August 11, 2026
An estimated 1 in 23 Australians are living with an eating disorder, with women and adolescents the most affected. Among those 1 in 23, binge-eating disorder […]
August 11, 2026
You told yourself you’d just have one biscuit with that cup of tea, and now the packet’s empty. A few minutes later, you’re standing at the […]
July 13, 2026
Helping Patients Preserve Lean Mass on GLP-1s and After Bariatric Surgery | Training, Protein & Labs
Weight loss with GLP-1 medications and bariatric surgery is often substantial and heartening, but some of that loss may come from fat-free mass, including skeletal muscle. […]
July 13, 2026
A few weeks after your bariatric surgery or once you’ve settled into your GLP-1 routine, you may notice changes in how your clothes fit and how […]
June 26, 2026
The surgery vs medication debate Data from the 2023 Bariatric Surgery Registry shows that there were 15,928 primary bariatric surgeries performed in Australia in 2023. According […]
June 26, 2026
You’ve done your research on weight-loss surgery. Now comes the big question: which surgery is right for you? ‘Most patients come to me with the same […]
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 […]