4 November 2026
Could Weight Loss Surgery Help Reverse Serious Liver Scarring?
A study in the Annals of Surgery found that weight loss surgery may help reverse serious liver scarring, adding hope for patients with MASH cirrhosis.
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Summary:
The LapSurgery Australia news page shares short articles for patients on weight loss and general surgery. Many explain what recently published studies and reviews say about costs, procedure choices, long term results, safety, diabetes, eating after surgery and weight loss medicines. The practice's multidisciplinary team provides lifelong follow up after weight loss surgery. The team is based in Dandenong North, with consulting rooms in Berwick, Frankston, Cranbourne and Warragul.
30 October 2026
Does It Matter Whether You Have Bariatric Surgery Through a Public or Private Service?
New research found public and private bariatric surgery patients in Australia had very different care pathways, yet achieved broadly similar weight loss results.
30 October 2026
How Much Does Lap Band Surgery Cost in Australia?
LapSurgery Australia no longer fits new lap bands. The gastric sleeve and gastric bypass are the current alternatives, with revisional options for existing band patients.
30 October 2026
How Much Does a Gastric Balloon Cost in Australia?
LapSurgery Australia in Melbourne offers two gastric balloon options. Costs and inclusions are confirmed in a full written quote after your consultation.
30 October 2026
How Much Does Gastric Bypass Surgery Cost in Australia?
Gastric bypass at LapSurgery Australia is estimated from $7,000 out of pocket with adequate private health insurance, covering surgery, consultations and 12 months of aftercare.
30 October 2026
Can I Use My Super to Pay for Weight Loss Surgery?
You may be able to use your superannuation to pay for weight loss surgery through compassionate release of super. Find out how to apply and what to expect.
30 October 2026
How Much Weight Do People Lose With a Gastric Sleeve?
Gastric sleeve patients lose 60 to 70 per cent of their excess weight within the first 12 to 18 months, with long-term results shaped by lifestyle and follow-up support.
30 October 2026
Living With an Old Lap Band: What Are the Options?
Living with an old lap band? Our Melbourne surgeons can help with band care, removal, or conversion to a sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass.
30 October 2026
How Much Does a Gastric Sleeve Cost in Australia?
A gastric sleeve in Melbourne is estimated from $6,000 with private health insurance, or from $19,600 as a self-pay package, both including 12 months of aftercare.
30 October 2026
What BMI Do You Need for Weight Loss Surgery?
Weight loss surgery is generally considered at a BMI of 35 or above. Options including the Allurion balloon are available at lower BMI levels too.
30 October 2026
Does Gastric Bypass Help Type 2 Diabetes More Than Gastric Sleeve?
A 2026 study found gastric bypass was linked to higher type 2 diabetes remission than gastric sleeve, even when both groups lost a similar amount of weight.
30 October 2026
What Happens to Your Weight After Stopping Weight Loss Injections?
A 2026 study found that weight change in the year after stopping injectable weight loss medicines varied widely from person to person.
30 October 2026
Do Newer Weight Loss Medicines Cause Muscle Loss?
A 2026 review found newer weight loss medicines cause muscle loss broadly similar to lifestyle changes, with resistance training offering the strongest protection.
30 October 2026
Does Weight Loss Surgery Put Type 2 Diabetes into Remission Long Term?
A five year study found strong early diabetes remission rates after weight loss surgery, but results declined by the five year mark for many patients.
30 October 2026
Is Weight Loss Surgery Safe for People with Heart Failure?
A 2026 study found weight loss surgery may be safe for carefully selected people with heart failure, with significant weight loss and medicine reductions within one year.
30 October 2026
Does a History of Abdominal Surgery Affect Weight Loss Surgery Outcomes?
A large study found that previous abdominal surgery does not significantly affect weight loss results, but may raise the risk of certain complications.
30 October 2026
Does Weight Loss Surgery Help Sleep Apnoea Over the Long Term?
A large 20-year study found bariatric surgery linked to lasting improvements in sleep apnoea, both for those who had it and those who did not.
30 October 2026
Can Doctors Predict Gastric Sleeve Weight Loss Results Before Surgery?
A 2026 study found that four pre-surgery measurements can predict gastric sleeve weight loss outcomes with around 86% accuracy in the main testing group.
30 October 2026
Does a Higher BMI Mean More Pain After Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
A 2026 study found that people with severe obesity had higher pain tolerance and used less pain medication after gastric sleeve surgery.
30 October 2026
Does Gastric Sleeve Surgery Affect Pregnancy Outcomes?
A 2026 Australian study found sleeve gastrectomy was linked to lower gestational diabetes rates but a higher chance of babies born smaller than expected.
30 October 2026
What Happens to Your Care After Weight Loss Surgery in Australia?
An Australian study found that ongoing care after weight loss surgery is often fragmented, with many patients reporting gaps in follow up and unmet needs.
30 October 2026
Does Weight Loss Surgery Lower Blood Pressure in the First Month?
A 2026 study found blood pressure dropped within the first week after gastric sleeve surgery, with the reduction roughly doubling by one month.
30 October 2026
Can Group Therapy Help with Emotional Eating and Severe Obesity?
A randomised controlled trial found that Compassion Focused Therapy improved mood, emotional eating and shame in people with severe obesity, with gains lasting three months after therapy ended.
30 October 2026
Does a Mental Health History Affect Weight Loss Surgery Results
A 2026 study found that a mental health history did not reduce weight loss or metabolic improvements after bariatric surgery over two years.
30 October 2026
How Common Are Muscle and Bone Concerns in Older Weight Loss Surgery Candidates?
A 2026 study found muscle and bone concerns are common in older weight loss surgery candidates, with reduced muscle mass in about 42 in 100 participants.
30 October 2026
Does Weight Loss Surgery Affect Men and Women Differently?
A 2026 study found men and postmenopausal women tend to arrive at weight loss surgery carrying more health conditions, even at a lower BMI.
30 October 2026
Is Gastric Sleeve Surgery Cost Effective for People with Type 2 Diabetes?
A 2026 study found gastric sleeve surgery provides more health benefit over a lifetime at a relatively small additional cost for people with obesity and type 2 diabetes.
30 October 2026
How Does SADI Surgery Compare to Gastric Bypass for Weight Loss?
A 2026 systematic review found a potential weight loss advantage with SADI-S over gastric bypass, with no clear differences in diabetes, blood pressure or cholesterol outcomes.
30 October 2026
How Safe Is SADI Surgery in the Short Term After the Operation?
A 2026 study of 520 patients found SADI-S had a 2.5% complication rate and no deaths, including in those having a revisional procedure.
30 October 2026
What Do Long Term Results of SADI and Similar Weight Loss Surgery Actually Show?
A 2026 meta-analysis of over 2,000 patients examines ten-year outcomes for SADI-S, BPD and BPD-DS, including resolution of diabetes and sleep apnoea.
30 October 2026
Does Weight Loss Surgery Help People with Type 2 Diabetes in the Long Term?
A large 2026 Cochrane review found that weight loss surgery, including gastric bypass, may lead to greater weight loss and improved blood sugar control long term.
30 October 2026
Which Weight Loss Surgery Has Fewer Early Complications, Sleeve or Bypass?
A 2026 study found gastric sleeve surgery was linked to higher early complication rates than one anastomosis gastric bypass in the first 60 days after surgery.
30 October 2026
How Well Does One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass Work After Ten Years?
A 2026 meta-analysis of 1,729 patients found one anastomosis gastric bypass maintains around 32% total weight loss at ten and fifteen years.
30 October 2026
Who Does Gastric Band Surgery Work Best for in the Long Term
Research finds that older patients and those with higher pre-surgery body weight are most likely to achieve meaningful weight loss ten years after gastric band surgery.
30 October 2026
Does Conversion Surgery Work After a Gastric Band
A 2023 study found that people who needed further weight loss surgery after a gastric band achieved meaningful weight loss through two different conversion procedures.
30 October 2026
What Does the Research Say About Weight Loss After Converting from a Gastric Band to Another Procedure?
A 2024 study found people who converted from a gastric band to a gastric bypass lost more weight over five years than those who converted to a gastric sleeve.
30 October 2026
Does Revisional Weight Loss Surgery Work After the First Procedure
A 2026 review found that revisional weight loss surgery can lead to further weight reduction and may improve obesity related health conditions, though results vary considerably.
30 October 2026
Does Converting from a Gastric Sleeve to a Bypass Work in the Long Term?
Research following patients who converted from a gastric sleeve to a bypass found sustained weight loss and low reflux rates at up to 10 years.
30 October 2026
How Do Different Gastric Balloons Compare for Weight Loss at 12 Months
A 2026 study compared two intragastric balloon types in 239 adults, finding both improved weight and metabolic markers, with differences at 12 months.
30 October 2026
Is Robotic Weight Loss Surgery Safe for People with a Very High BMI?
A 2026 systematic review found robotic bariatric surgery is feasible and safe for people with a BMI above 50, with complication rates similar to the standard keyhole approach.
30 October 2026
Does Robotic or Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve Surgery Produce Better Results?
A 2024 review of 21 studies found robotic and laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery produce similar weight loss results, though the robotic approach costs more and takes longer.
30 October 2026
What Can You Eat in the First Weeks After Weight Loss Surgery?
After weight loss surgery, your diet moves through stages over at least 5 to 6 weeks. Protein, fluids and vitamins are the key priorities throughout recovery.
30 October 2026
Is a Gastric Balloon Safe If You Have Diabetes?
A 2026 study found serious complications were rare and short-term outcomes were broadly similar for gastric balloon patients with and without diabetes.
11 September 2026
Why Your Pre Surgery Diet Matters Before Weight Loss Surgery
Your pre surgery diet reduces liver size, builds lasting habits and keeps you safer during bariatric surgery. Learn what the diet involves and why it matters.
9 September 2026
What Happens to Alcohol After Weight Loss Surgery and What You Need to Know
After bariatric surgery your body processes alcohol very differently. Learn how gastric sleeve, gastric bypass and SADI change alcohol absorption, the risk of transfer addiction, and practical steps if you choose to drink after recovery.
7 September 2026
GLP-1 Medications Work Best When Your Nutrition, Muscle Health and Mindset Are Supported Too
A new Lancet consensus statement confirms that GLP-1 weight loss medications need structured nutrition, muscle preservation and psychological support for the best results. Here is what the guidance covers and how it connects to what we offer.
27 July 2026
Sleeve or Bypass: Which Weight Loss Surgery Suits You?
If you are exploring weight loss surgery, you may have come across two names that come up a lot: sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass. Both are procedures our team at LapSurgery Australia performs regularly. The question of which one is right for you depends on your individual health.
5 April 2026
What Are the Risks of Having Weight Loss Surgery?
Wondering about the risks of weight loss surgery? Learn what to expect, how risks are weighed up, and how our team at Lap Surgery Australia supports you safely.
27 February 2026
Is Weight Loss Surgery Safe? What Decades of Surgical Progress Tell Us
Safety is usually the first question people ask when they start looking into weight loss surgery. The good news is that modern bariatric surgery has an excellent and well-documented safety record, supported by the Australian Bariatric Surgery Registry.
7 April 2026
Is Bariatric Surgery Really the Easy Way Out?
Bariatric surgery is a serious surgical procedure requiring real commitment before the operation, during recovery, and for the rest of your life afterward. Here is what the journey actually involves.
Bariatric Surgery (MBS) vs GLP-1 Medications: What the Latest Research Means for You?
Over the past few years, new medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists have become big news for weight management. At the same time, bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery, or also known as Metabolic Bariatric Surgery MBS) has been around for decades and is still considered the most effective long-term treatment for obesity on available data. So, which option is the "optimum" solution, for your situation?
Getting Ready for Eating after Weight Loss Surgery
The first thing people want to know when they see me before weight loss surgery "What will I be able to eat?". This is very different for everyone but there are some general tips that can help you along the way. Here are the top things you should know to prepare for eating after weight loss surgery (according to a dietitian)
Diagnosis & Management of Reflux aka Gastro Oesophageal Reflux Disease
The journey of food from mouth to stomach involves coordinated muscle movements. The Lower Oesophageal Sphincter controls food passage. Acid reflux, if excessive, can lead to GORD, causing various discomforts.
Preparing for Weight Loss Surgery
Imagine you've completed all your pre-surgery appointments and successfully scheduled your surgery date (congratulations!). What comes next in the process?
Hunger Hormones after Weight Loss Surgery
The challenge of overcoming weight issues could stem from your body's weight set point and hunger hormones. This article talks about weight set point and hunger hormones and how Sleeve Gastrectomy (Gastric Sleeve Surgery) or Gastric Bypass Surgery could provide support in achieving weight loss.
Compassionate Release of Super for Weight Loss Surgery
Accessing your super to pay for your out-of-pocket medical expenses is a common and relatively easy process. It may be possible to use super for out of pocket costs for weight loss surgery like Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery (Gastric Sleeve Surgery) or Gastric Bypass Surgery. Here are a few steps:
Long-term Eating after Weight Loss Surgery
The first few months after a weight loss surgery can be very different to how you will feel long-term. Here are my top tips for staying on track and managing food in the long term.
About Obesity
Obesity is recognised as a chronic disease by the World Health Organisation and most medical societies around the world. Major causes include our genetic makeup and our environment. There are no simple solutions and different approaches will be necessary for each individual.