Several variations of bariatric surgery are available to help patients suffering from obesity achieve massive weight loss. The proper procedure for an individual patient depends on their health, BMI and other factors. Duodenal switch is a type of weight loss surgery that combines the surgical techniques used in gastric sleeve and gastric bypass surgery. This procedure is a less common treatment for morbid obesity or people with a BMI of 40 or higher and often leads to the most significant weight loss.
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Category: Obesity
COVID-19 and Obesity: What the Research Says
Doctors have long known that obesity is linked to negative health consequences; now, with the spread of the COVID-19 virus, these health risks have only increased. Early on, health officials stated that obese people who contracted COVID-19 were more like to have a severe case. An early study found that obese patients were 48 percent more likely to die from COVID-19 than patients of a healthy weight who had the virus.
Read MoreHow Obesity Affects Longevity
There are all sorts of reasons why losing weight is a good idea, but perhaps the most compelling is that obese individuals have shorter lifespans than those of normal weight. Below, Sydney specialist bariatric surgeon Dr V. Kuzinkovas discusses how bariatric surgery can help those struggling with obesity lose weight and perhaps live longer and more healthy lives.
Read MoreObesity and Diabetes
Diabetes is one of the most serious side effects of the lifestyle choices that lead to obesity. Numbers of diabetes cases have been soaring, in Australia and worldwide, as populations become more sedentary and less inclined to cook healthy food at home.
Read MoreHow Does Weight affect Sleep?
The relationship between a high body weight and poor sleep is very complex. Not only is obesity a major risk factor for sleep-disordered breathing problems like sleep apnea, but science also suggests that sleep problems may play a role in weight gain.
Below, Dr. V. Kuzinkovas, a bariatric surgeon serving Sydney and beyond, explores the relationship between weight and sleep in more detail.Read More
How Obesity Can Worsen Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a painful and sometimes debilitating autoimmune disease in which the body attacks the lining around the joints. This inflammation can destroy the bones and cartilage, causing pain, stiffness, swelling and limited motion or function of the joints.
For years researchers have investigated the link between RA and obesity. Not only has it been established that obese people are more likely to develop RA, but research also indicates that obesity can actually worsen cases of RA. Below, Dr. V. Kuzinkovas, a Sydney weight loss surgeon at Advanced Surgicare, explains why obesity and RA are a painful and dangerous combination.Read More
Study: Obesity Surge Fueled by Sedentary Lifestyle
Although diet can certainly play a role in causing obesity, it isn’t the sole contributing factor. New research shows that a lack of physical activity may actually be responsible for the surge in obesity rates. Here, Dr. V. Kuzinkovas, a Sydney weight loss surgeon at Advanced Surgicare, shares what you need to know about this study.Read More
Study: Sleep Loss Increases Risk of Obesity
Sleep has many benefits, including a smaller waistline. This is according to a study conducted by researchers from Uppsala University in Sweden who found that lack of sleep increases the risk of obesity. Dr. V. Kuzinkovas of Advanced Surgicare, a bariatric surgeon in Sydney, explains more in this blog post.Read More
Five Things You Don’t Know about Childhood Obesity
The number of obese children continues to grow at an alarming rate around the world, including in Australia. In this blog post, trusted Campbelltown bariatric surgeon Dr. V. Kuzinkovas shares five surprising facts about childhood obesity.Read More
What Is BMI (Body Mass Index)?
Body mass index, commonly known as BMI, is your weight in kilograms, divided by the square of your height in meters. It is a simple way to determine your weight category (underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese). Physicians use BMI to determine whether someone is at a healthy weight. BMI is also an important tool when determining candidacy for bariatric surgery. In this blog post, Hurtsville bariatric surgeon Dr. V. Kuzinkovas shares more information on BMI.Read More