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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

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

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

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

Each year, millions of people set resolutions for the New Year. Undoubtedly some of the most common resolutions people set are weight loss related. If you’re inspired to lose weight, get in shape or eat healthier this year, Dr. V. Kuzinkovas would like to help. In this blog post, he shares three easy-to-keep resolutions that will help you stick to your weight loss goal.Read More

Stress from work and other obligations seems unavoidable. There are strategies to reduce stress, such as meditation and exercise, but our complicated lives always give us more things to worry about. If you are having difficulty losing weight, stress may be holding you back. In this post, Dr. V. Kuzinkovas discusses how stress sabotages your weight loss efforts.Read More

There is more information available on how to lose weight than ever before, yet weight loss still eludes many people. Some of this advice is good in theory, but hard to practice. Other weight loss advice is just plain wrong. In this post, Dr. V. Kuzinkovas examines some common weight loss tips that don’t work.Read More

Many people are aware that obesity increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes, but you might be surprised by some of the other conditions that can be caused or exacerbated by obesity. In this post, Dr. V. Kuzinkovas of Advanced Surgicare lists some lesser-known conditions that have been linked to obesity.Read More

Weight loss surgery can help people who have been unable to lose a large amount of weight with diet and exercise. Procedures such as gastric bypass can jumpstart massive weight loss and help reduce the risks of obesity-related diseases, such as type 2 diabetes. However, there are also less obvious ways that bariatric surgery can help patients. In this post, Dr. V. Kuzinkovas of Advanced Surgicare discusses some of the surprising benefits of weight loss surgery.Read More

Revision bariatric surgery is performed when primary obesity surgery fails to achieve the patient’s desired results. There are several reasons why a second bariatric procedure may be necessary. Patients that are considering having revision bariatric surgery should consult with a surgeon with experience performing these specific types of procedures. In this post, Advanced Surgicare specialist Dr. V. Kuzinkovas explains the most common reasons patients require revision bariatric surgery.Read More