May 25, 2026
Reviewed April 2026 by Dr Jason Winnett | AHPRA Registration MED0001155541 Every year, more than 20,000 Australians undergo bariatric surgery, according to the 2023 Australian and […]
May 25, 2026
Reviewed April 2026 by Dr Jason Winnett | AHPRA Registration MED0001155541 The changes in the first year after bariatric surgery go far beyond the number on […]
April 6, 2026
Quick Summary Bariatric discharge summaries frequently omit four things GPs need most: procedure type, vitamin instructions, NSAID guidance, and medication crushing advice. Each gap carries real […]
April 6, 2026
Quick Summary On the day of bariatric surgery, patients fast overnight, undergo a laparoscopic procedure lasting one to three hours, and begin walking within four to […]
March 9, 2026
Bariatric surgery offers significant benefits for patients with obesity, improving metabolic health and quality of life. At the same time, bariatric surgery might alter alcohol metabolism […]
February 19, 2026
As life gradually returns to normal after weight-loss surgery, many patients begin to wonder how alcohol fits into social occasions, from holiday celebrations to casual catch-ups […]
January 29, 2026
For appropriately selected patients, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (or gastric sleeve surgery) is an effective metabolic procedure associated with clinically meaningful and durable weight loss. It has […]
January 29, 2026
For many people living with obesity, gastric sleeve surgery can deliver substantial, lasting weight loss and make common health problems (like type 2 diabetes, high blood […]
January 9, 2026
Every January, millions of Australians set new weight-management goals for themselves. Yet many plans stall within weeks, not because people lack motivation, but because they lack […]
January 9, 2026
What is the link between GLP-1s and suicidal ideation? What should be on a bariatric hospital discharge summary? Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgeon Dr Jason Winnett answers […]