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.
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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.