There may be short-term and long-term changes to your sleep quality after bariatric surgery, but if you’re struggling to get a good night’s rest, you may be able to make some changes to improve your slumber. In this blog, we share nine (9) strategies that may help you. (Short-term) Factors that can Affect Sleep Quality…
After bariatric surgery, the portion sizes you consume will vary from individual to individual. It also depends on the type of surgery you have had (Sleeve Gastrectomy or Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass); how far along you are; and the type/consistency of food you eat. Immediately after surgery your stomach is inflamed, which restricts the volume of…
We get lots of enquiries about when and which blood tests are required before and after your surgery. There is so much to think about! Having a gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy changes the way you absorb certain nutrients. It is vital to take specific nutritional supplements for the rest of your life to reduce…
As discussed in our previous blog, patients are required to follow a specific preoperative diet to shrink the size of the liver. Here at the Brisbane Obesity Clinic our patients use Optifast which is a nutritionally balanced dietary replacement program. This product is formulated to provide sufficient proteins, vitamins, minerals, fibre and other dietary requirements that…