Beyond the Scale: Highlights from Our World Obesity Day Event
Beyond the Scale: Highlights from Our World Obesity Day Event On Wednesday 4 March 2026, we were proud to host our World Obesity Day event,
Dr Paige Lanyon-Roberts March 4, 2026
Beyond the Scale: Highlights from Our World Obesity Day Event On Wednesday 4 March 2026, we were proud to host our World Obesity Day event,
Healthy Holiday Habits – Celebrate the season with balance and joy The holidays are a time to celebrate, connect, and enjoy good food. Rather than
Perimenopause Brisbane: In Her Prime – Health & Hormones After 40 Seminar Highlights Women in Brisbane seeking reliable information about perimenopause recently gathered for the
Tamworth Regional Open Day In June 2025, MedSurg Weight Loss brought its trusted expertise in metabolic health and evidence-based weight loss management to Tamworth, New
Why Diet Support is Essential When Using Weight Loss Injections Weight loss injections have emerged as a powerful tool for managing obesity, helping many individuals
When appetite drops, nutrition matters The case for utilising formulated meal replacements during the medical weight loss journey When it comes to weight loss, many
World Obesity Day 2025 Webinar: Obesity Decoded – Unlocking Your Path to a Healthier Life On World Obesity Day 2025, MedSurg Weight Loss partnered with
Iron Infusion Therapy Did you know that iron supplements are better absorbed when taken every second day rather than daily? This is because the body’s
GLP1 Medications Reduce Diabetes Risk The most recent medication that has been approved for weight management by the TGA is a combined GLP1-GIP agonist. This
GLP1 Agonists – More than Weight Loss GLP-1 receptor agonists, commonly known for their weight loss benefits, may also offer several additional health advantages that
Genes and Risk of Obesity Over the last 30 years there has been a significant increase in the number of people developing severe obesity. Certainly,
Obesity and Future Generations Research by Boney et al. (2005) highlighted the profound ways in which a mother’s metabolic health before and during pregnancy can
Oral Contraceptives and Weight Loss Treatments Women of reproductive age – If you’re using weight loss medications or have had weight loss surgery (like gastric
Obesity Takes Top Spot The Australian Burden of Disease Study 2024 has revealed a concerning shift: living with overweight or obesity has now surpassed smoking
Online Script Requests Existing patients can apply for a prescription repeat via our online booking system through our website. If your Doctor approves your script
Deprescribing Medications One of the greatest things about weight loss in the setting of obesity is that when you lose weight you start to improve
Cost of Weight Loss Injections In Australia we have a handful of weight loss medications available to treat overweight and obesity approved by the TGA.
GP Education Series 2024: A Comprehensive Review of Obesity and Systemic Disease Between May and September 2024, MedSurg Weight Loss co-hosted a GP Education Series
IFSO / ANZMOSS Statement A Bariatric Doctor’s Perspective on IFSO/ANZMOSS World Conference 2024 In recent years, the landscape of obesity management has undergone a significant
Health + Wellbeing Queensland Breakfast: Medication’s Role in Obesity Prevention On 4 September 2024, MedSurg Weight Loss took part in a free breakfast session hosted
Fermented Foods to Boost Your Gut Health A healthy gut plays a major role in digestion, immunity, metabolism and overall wellbeing. One of the simplest
Daily Calcium Requirements Healthy Bones Australia recommends the pictured calcium intake guidelines for Australians. In children, growing bones require daily calcium intake. Daily dietary recommendations
Obesity and Atrial Fibrillation Did you know that obesity can impact your heart health leading to atrial fibrillation (AF)? Atrial fibrillation, or AF, is an
Medication Doses and Weight Loss Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP1) receptor agonists have emerged as a promising treatment for weight loss, primarily due to their ability to
Access to Metabolic Bariatric Surgery We often get asked about the costs related to surgery and patients want to know how they can access Metabolic
Obesity and Breast Cancer The 2015 NICE guidelines for menopause diagnosis and management focusses on Women between the age of 50-59 and examines their risk
Metabolic Syndrome Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that, when occurring together, significantly increase the risk of many serious diseases. Heart failure, stroke, type
Depression After Bariatric Surgery Bariatric surgery procedures lead to significant weight loss, improvements in obesity-related health conditions, and extended life expectancy. They enhance a persons
Binge Eating Disorder Over 1.1 million Australians are currently experiencing an eating disorder. Binge Eating Disorder is one of many eating disorders. It involves frequent
Vitamin D Vitamin D deficiency is common in Australia. It is estimated that over 30% of Australians have mild, moderate or severe vitamin D deficiency.
Managing Nausea – Medication Side Effects Nausea is a common side effect experienced by many patients taking weight loss medications. While it can be uncomfortable,
Patient Weight Loss Workshop 2024: Breaking Barriers to Health in Brisbane On 9 June 2024, MedSurg Weight Loss joined Total Upper GI Surgery and Weight
Waist Circumference Waist circumference in adults is a very good indicator of visceral fat and is a far better predictor than BMI (body mass index)
GP Education Evening: Insights on Keto, Reflux, Pharmacotherapy & Bariatric Surgery On 21 March 2024, Total Upper GI Surgery and MedSurg Weight Loss hosted a
MedSurg HealthFit Expo 2024: Empowering Lives & Ending Weight Stigma in Brisbane On 3 March 2024, MedSurg Weight Loss in conjunction with BN Healthy proudly
Ketogenic Diet Ketogenic diet is a low carbohydrate diet mostly being used for weight loss. There is not one “standard” ketogenic diet with a specific
Knee Osteoarthritis Clinical studies have thoroughly documented the relationship between obesity and osteoarthritis (OA). Obesity is consistently identified as a risk factor for developing knee
Percentage Weight Loss Benefits A 5% total body weight loss (TBWL) is generally accepted as a clinically meaningful amount. For a 100kg person this would
Hypertension Australian guidelines state that hypertension is defined as a blood pressure of greater than 140/90mmHg. Hypertension rarely presents with symptoms; it’s often diagnosed as
Bariatric Surgery Criteria The general medical guidelines for weight loss surgery have recently changed and are based on BMI (Body Mass Index). To be eligible
Body Mass Index Body Mass Index (BMI) is a tool that is used in healthcare to assess one of the components of your overall health
How the Brain Controls Weight The brain plays a central role in the regulation of weight loss. There are two systems within the brain that
The Pancreas The pancreas is a small but very important organ. It lives in your abdominal cavity tucked behind your stomach in the nook of
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a very common hormonal condition that affects women of childbearing age. PCOS is thought to be present
Adipose and the Heart Let’s get technical and explore the relationship between adipose tissue (fat cells) and the heart. The outermost layer of the heart
Very Low Calorie Diets A VLCD (Very Low Calorie Diet) is a nutritionally complete meal that contains 800 calories or less per day. Meals can
Weight Regain After Surgery Have you had bariatric surgery in the past but feel like you’re lacking the right long term support? Having surgery is
Gastric Bypass Surgery Gastric bypass surgery is where the stomach is made into a small pouch and the small intestine is rerouted in order for
Exercise Guidelines Exercise and reduction of sedentary activity plays an important role not only for weight management but for our general health and wellbeing, too.
Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is a common condition associated with overweight and obesity, but a lesser known lung condition also associated with
