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When Is Lap Band Adjustment Necessary?

February 26, 2024 | Posted by: Advanced Surgicare
Adjustable gastric banding in Sydney

One of the first questions patients ask about lap band surgery is how often they will need to come in to adjust the lap band and how they will know it’s time. Lap band surgery wraps a silicone band around the upper stomach and fills it as needed to tighten its hold on the upper stomach and restrict food consumption for optimal weight loss. The band is filled with saline solution or emptied to loosen it. Dr V. Kuzinkovas offers lap band surgery at Advanced Surgicare, and adjustment appointments are customized to your needs. 

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How Gastric Sleeve Surgery Decreases the “Hunger Hormone” for Major Weight Loss

January 27, 2024 | Posted by: Advanced Surgicare
Gastric sleeve surgery in Sydney

Gastric sleeve surgery not only reduces the stomach size by about 70% but also affects the production of the “hunger hormone” called ghrelin. Lower levels of ghrelin make it easier for bariatric surgery patients to control their food intake and reduces hunger sensations between meals. The combination of a smaller stomach and less ghrelin helps patients manage their appetite and trade poor eating habits for more nutrient-dense meals and a healthier lifestyle. Dr V. Kuzinkovas has helped countless people struggling with obesity take control of their health and lose their excess weight with sleeve gastrectomy.

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3 Tips to Help You Change Your Relationship with Food

December 28, 2023 | Posted by: Advanced Surgicare
Diet after bariatric surgery in Sydney

Your eating habits after bariatric surgery will change drastically. People interested in weight loss surgery for obesity must consider their relationship with food and prepare themselves for lifestyle changes before and after the procedure. An unhealthy relationship with food can affect bariatric surgery success. Dr V. Kuzinkovas and our staff at Advanced Surgicare will discuss your diet and lifestyle during your consultation. 

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How Bariatric Surgery Improves Your Quality of Life and Health

November 28, 2023 | Posted by: Advanced Surgicare
Bariatric surgery in Sydney

Many people struggling with obesity and related medical conditions want a better quality of life and hope to achieve their weight loss and health goals with bariatric surgery. Improving quality of life after bariatric surgery is essential for long-term success. Researchers have assessed the long-term benefits of these procedures on quality of life and found people with medical concerns and limitations due to their body size see a boost in their quality of life and freedom to enjoy physical activities after bariatric surgery. 

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5 Most Popular Questions About Bariatric Surgery in Sydney

October 29, 2023 | Posted by: Advanced Surgicare
Questions about bariatric surgery in Sydney

Weight loss surgery helps people with obesity regain control over their body size and health. The choice to have bariatric surgery requires careful consideration, consultation with a certified bariatric surgeon, and a thorough understanding of the process. Dr V. Kuzinkovas of Advanced Surgicare in Sydney answers the five most popular questions patients ask about bariatric surgery. 

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Why Does Bariatric Surgery Work For Weight Loss When Diet Changes Don’t?

September 29, 2023 | Posted by: Advanced Surgicare
Bariatric surgery in Sydney

Bariatric surgery is often a last resort for patients who have either tried and failed to lose weight with diet, medications, and exercise or quickly regained the kilograms they fought hard to lose for months or years. Diet and exercise may not work for you for various reasons, including genetics and hormones. Weight loss surgery induces significant weight loss by reducing the stomach’s capacity or size with lap band surgery, gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, or another procedure. Dr. V Kuzinkovas is a certified bariatric surgeon in Sydney, and he explains why obesity surgery works when diet changes don’t. 

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What Are Your Weight Loss Surgery Options? Comparing Obesity Procedures

August 30, 2023 | Posted by: Advanced Surgicare
Obesity surgery procedures in Sydney

Bariatric surgery is not a one-size-fits-all procedure; there are several types of weight loss surgery, and the right one for your needs depends on several factors, such as your current body mass index (BMI) and overall health. The most common procedures offered by Dr V Kuzinkovas at Advanced Surgicare include lap band surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric bypass. Our certified bariatric surgeon in Sydney discusses the candidacy requirements, procedure details, and results of each bariatric surgery below. 

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3 Tips To Help You Find The Right Bariatric Surgeon For You

July 31, 2023 | Posted by: Advanced Surgicare
Best Bariatric Surgeon Sydney

Having bariatric surgery and changing your lifestyle and habits to lead a healthier lifestyle is a major decision, but the most important choice you must make moving forward is the surgeon who will perform your procedure and help you achieve optimal health. Dr V Kuzinkovas is a certified bariatric surgeon in Sydney who has helped countless men and women lead longer, healthier lives with lap band surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and other weight loss surgeries.

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Why You Need a Dietician and Psychological Counseling for Bariatric Success

June 14, 2023 | Posted by: Advanced Surgicare
Bariatric Surgery in Sydney

Bariatric surgery is arguably the most effective weight-loss solution for people who are morbidly obese. However, it is not magic, so you must develop a healthy diet and strong mental powers to achieve the greatest success. That is why the team at Advanced Surgicare includes a dietician and nutritional counselor to help guide you through your weight-loss journey. Below, Dr V. Kuzinkovas explains the role these experts play. 

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Lap Band Surgery: How Lap Band Surgery Is Performed and Adjusted

May 1, 2023 | Posted by: Advanced Surgicare
Lap Band Surgery in Sydney

These days, patients have many options when it comes to weight-loss surgery. What makes lap band surgery different than other forms of bariatric surgery is that the size of the stomach can be adjusted. In this blog, Dr Kuzinkovas shares how he performs lap band surgery, as well as how he can easily adjust the band in the years following surgery.  

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