Sleeve or Bypass – What’s the difference? Which is best?Both sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass are surgeries designed to restrict the intake of food long term, with the aim of reducing weight. However, the two operations are performed …
What are the Benefits of a Mini Gastric Bypass?
What is a mini gastric bypass?A mini gastric bypass is another approach to bariatric surgery that is technically easier to perform, of shorter duration and has a lower risk of some complications.The goal is the same as traditional …
Liver disease symptoms: subtle signs that your liver is not healthy
Liver disease symptomsLiver disease symptoms can be elusive, such as fatigue and loss of appetite, or more obvious. But a raised liver function test can identify more serious problems.What are the liver disease symptoms to look out for?Liver …
Gastric sleeve cost: what fees should I expect?
Gastric sleeve cost PerthThe cost of bariatric surgery can vary, so it’s important to know what you are paying for. Costs include your consultation, your surgery, working with a dietitian and long-term aftercare. Having a package price makes …
Gastric sleeve surgery: what to expect? A step by step guide.
Gastric sleeve surgery PerthMany patients with obesity have struggled for years to lose weight before considering gastric sleeve surgery. The decision to have gastric sleeve surgery is a major decision. That is why at The Surgeons Collective we …
Which foods to avoid and which ones to focus on in a Gastric sleeve diet?
Gastric sleeve diet PerthBefore and after any form of bariatric surgery, patients will need to carefully watch what they eat. A gastric sleeve diet will require you to be vigilant about what you eat and how often you …
Gastric bypass diet: what should I eat after a gastric bypass surgery?
Gastric bypass diet PerthAdhering to your diet plan for gastric bypass after surgery is vital to both reducing the risk of complications after your operation and to ensure the long-term success of the procedure.What you need to consider …