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For many of us, our lifestyles are structured around prolonged periods of sitting: we work desk jobs, drive or take public transportation to and from work, sit down for meals with our families and, at the end of the day, simply want to relax in front of the television. Unfortunately, the effects of a sedentary or inactive lifestyle are very harmful, with some health experts now claiming that sitting is just as bad for personal health as smoking. Spending a lot of time sitting down has been shown to increase the risks of diabetes, cardiovascular events and other major health effects.

Bariatric surgery is an extremely personal journey that our patients embark on for many different reasons. Every patient has his or her own vision of how life will be better after surgery and losing weight.

Many of our patients at Advanced Surgicare describe ongoing struggles with willpower. They want to make sensible decisions about their health and weight loss, but they have trouble controlling their urges and resisting temptations. They feel as though they are caught in destructive behavioral patterns and can’t break free.

After bariatric surgery, a new journey begins. After decades or a lifetime of being large, the realization that your body is now much smaller is often shocking. It is a considerable transition, and successful navigation takes time. Here Dr. Vytauras Kuzinkovas of Advanced Surgicare discusses ways to move toward a more positive body image after healing from your procedure.

Life is busy, and much of it is conducted while on the go. That can mean traveling for business or pleasure, or little time to obtain or enjoy a healthy meal due to career or family demands. Here Dr. Vytauras Kuzinkovas of Advanced Surgicare discusses how to follow your dietary plan and consume healthy meals even if you are constantly on the move.

Just because lockdown rules or other restrictions are in effect doesn’t mean there aren’t effective ways to stay physically active and keep fit during these strange times. Staying physically active also helps improve our mental state. Dr. Vytauras Kuzinkovas of Advanced Surgicare discusses how to keep yourself in good physical shape even if stuck at home.

Hair loss after bariatric surgery is a very common concern among both male and female patients at Advanced Surgicare, as many people feel their hair plays a role in how confident they feel. Questions about hair loss are frequently brought up in patient consultations both before and after bariatric surgery with Dr V. Kuzinkovas.

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought renewed awareness to the importance of a healthy immune system to fight off germs and disease. Due to the changes that occur in the body after bariatric surgery, patients should be particularly proactive about taking measures to boost immunity.

Exercising first thing in the morning has many benefits, including the following: fewer distractions, it can help you feel energized throughout the day and it leaves your evenings free to do as you please.

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.