All other states in Australia allow obesity surgery for teenagers and recently published guidelines from the peak Bariatric Surgery body in Australia (ANZMOSS) clearly support this surgery in 14+ age group. In this video, Dr Leon Cohen from TeenTime Bariatrics in Perth explains the current situation in Western Australia. Published 2 Feb, 2023. Why Does […]

The immune system is made up of the tonsils, thymus, lymph nodes, bone marrow, spleen and white blood cells. Its overall function is to limit or prevent infections in the body from harmful micro- organisms such as bacteria, viruses and fungi. Optimise Your Immune System In order to optimise your immune system, you will need […]

There is an increasing amount of evidence to show that there is a strong link between a well balanced diet, regular exercise and positive mental health. Diet and Mental Health Issues Diets which include small quantities of protein rich foods such as eggs, nuts, lean meat, fish and poultry, together with adequate amounts of fibre […]

Dr Leon Cohen of Mercy Bariatrics in Perth explains some very important points about the lap sleeve gastrectomy procedure also known as the gastric sleeve. He discusses what this type of bariatric surgery entails along with the risks and outcomes you can expect. Gastric Sleeve Video Transcription Sleeve gastrectomy has been done around the world […]

Christmas is a time for family and friends to gather together and spend quality time. Gatherings often involve food and drink and this can be challenging for the bariatric patient. Healthy Christmas Food For bariatric surgery patients If you have only recently had surgery, your capacity to eat and drink may still be limited and […]

Consuming adequate calcium is essential for maintaining strong bones and teeth and for reducing the risk of osteoporosis. Bariatric Bone Health & Calcium It is recommended that patients who have had bariatric surgery consume a minimum of 1200 mg of calcium per day. This would mean having 4 serves of dairy products each day which […]

There is increasing evidence that our gut microbiome, previously known as our intestinal flora, has a major impact on our health and well-being. Gut Microbiome Microbes Our gut microbiome is made up of beneficial and harmful microbes including bacteria, fungi, and protozoa. The beneficial microbes are involved with making B vitamins, vitamin K and essential […]

July 1st is national Touch Base day for bariatric surgery patients so head to our Touch Base page and let us know how you are doing. Just send us a quick message via the form. We would love to hear from as many of you as possible! Touch base with us.

You won’t be alone if you say something along the lines of too much pavlova/too much Christmas cake/too much [insert favourite food here!], as it is an occasion that society has led us strongly to associate with food. Have your feelings about Christmas changed since you have had bariatric surgery however? What comes to mind […]

A recent TV ad to highlight there are thousands of people with gastric bands in Australia and some are struggling. If your gastric band is causing problems, please contact your GP or call us. Video Transcription Around Australia there are thousands of patients with gastric bands. If you are struggling with your gastric band, don’t […]