Tips for Exercise after Bariatric Surgery

Exercise is an essential component of your post-weight-loss surgery regimen. Once your doctor has cleared you to resume (or begin) exercise, you will need to maintain a fitness regimen in order to stay healthy and maintain your weight loss results. To help you begin, Campbelltown bariatric surgeon Dr. V. Kuzinkovas would like to share some important exercise tips to keep in mind.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

Gastric Sleeve Surgery FAQs

Hurstville weight loss surgeon Dr. V. Kuzinkovas of Advanced Surgicare offers several bariatric surgery options for obese patients, including gastric sleeve surgery. This is one of the newest forms of weight loss surgery and is usually suitable for patients who are not appropriate candidates for other procedures. If you are considering undergoing gastric sleeve surgery, take the time to familiarize yourself with the procedure. In this blog post, Dr. Kuzinkovas answers frequently asked questions about gastric sleeve surgery.Read More

Study: Stress and Obesity are Biologically Linked

Although it has long been hypothesized that stress and obesity are linked, there has been very little scientific evidence that proves it — until now. A recent study suggests the two conditions are connected at the molecular level. In this blog post, Campbelltown bariatric surgeon Dr. V. Kuzinkovas of Advanced Surgicare takes a look at the study’s findings and implications in detail.Read More