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Long-term Outcomes Of Weight Loss Surgery In Children And Adolescents?

Obesity is now an alarmingly common health issue among children and adolescents. In 2017-18, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reported that 25% of 2-17 year olds were overweight or obese... Read More

Does Eating Faster And Chewing Less Affect How Full I Feel?

When you’re trying to manage weight, you’re given a lot of advice on what to eat. You know the drill – eat more fruit, veggies and wholegrains, eat less fat, sugar and processed food... Read More

Bariatric Surgery: How To Set Realistic Goals

Fairy tales usually end with a misty-eyed comment that ‘they all lived happily ever after,’ usually after the hero and heroine just got married in a big ceremony attended by all the kingdo... Read More

Does Australia's Food Environment Encourage Obesity?

Your environment influences your health in many different ways. If you live in a leafy suburb with low crime rates and expansive parks, it’s easier to get outside and go for a walk than if y... Read More

Bariatric Surgery and Loose Skin: What To Know

You’ve had your surgery, you’re eating well and exercising more and you’re losing weight rapidly. You’re lighter, you’re fitter, you’re enjoying life more. It&rsquo... Read More

Fit But Fat: Is It Really Possible?

You’ve probably heard that obesity wreaks havoc with your metabolism. But is that always true? Is it possible to be fit but fat? To be the picture of health, no matter what your weight might be?... Read More

Medically Supervised Weight Loss With Dr Lockie

In the past, your weight loss options essentially boiled down to either making substantial lifestyle changes that often prove hard to maintain or having bariatric surgery (accompanied by lifestyle cha... Read More

7 Things To Remember On Your Weight Loss Journey

Wouldn’t it be great if you could just go to bed tonight and wake up thin tomorrow? Unfortunately, no-one’s figured out a way to achieve that yet! Even with bariatric surgery, losing weigh... Read More

Dumping Syndrome: How Can It Be Avoided?

What is Dumping Dyndrome? Dumping syndrome (or rapid gastric emptying) is a condition where food, especially sugar, is quickly ‘dumped’ from your stomach into your small intestine witho... Read More

The Impact of Bariatric Surgery On Sleep Apnea

When you worry about your weight, you probably think about things like your clothing size, fitness level or general health. But did you know that obesity can also affect your sleep? And that poor slee... Read More

AHPRA disclaimer

*All information is general in nature, patients should consider their own personal circumstances and seek a second opinion. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks

Note From Dr Lockie

Medications will be assessed pre-operatively and post-operatively. With weight-loss and particularly after surgery, comorbidities can change for the better, particularly e.g., hypertension or diabetes. It is essential for your health that medications are discussed with you, your GP and/or any other specialists such as Cardiologist or Endocrinologist etc.

In addition, use of multivitamins, and alternative supplements should be discussed with the practice to promote your better health.

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