360 Surgery Health Blog

Social media is a big part of daily life, offering connection, learning, and support. For bariatric surgery patients, it can be a powerful tool—but it also has downsides. Let’s explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of social media and how it can impact your weight loss journey.

When patients hear the term “lifestyle change” before or after bariatric surgery or while considering weight management therapies, it can often feel vague or overwhelming. What does it really mean to change your lifestyle?

Struggling with follow-up appointments after bariatric surgery? Learn how to overcome common barriers like embarrassment, comparison, and busy schedules to stay on track with your weight loss journey. Your long-term success starts with consistent follow-up care. Schedule your appointment today!

Following bariatric surgery, studies report that 3% to 28% of patients develop symptomatic gallbladder disease. While this is higher than the general population, most research suggests the increase is not substantially greater compared to those who lose weight through non-surgical means.

Preparing for bariatric surgery is a major step towards improving your health and well-being. However, following a Very Low Energy Diet (VLED) in the weeks leading up to surgery can be challenging.

Learn about the benefits of a very low-energy diet (VLED) before bariatric surgery. Discover how it reduces liver size, promotes weight loss, and improves surgical outcomes for a healthier future.

Explore the remarkable evolution of bariatric surgery with Dr. Melissa Beitner in Melbourne. Discover how advanced procedures like gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy deliver long-term weight loss and improve health conditions like diabetes and sleep apnoea. Learn about future innovations in obesity management, from robotic-assisted surgeries to non-invasive techniques.

Melbourne’s premier comprehensive weight management clinic explains how integrating medical, surgical, and technological approaches are the future.

Embarking on a weight loss journey is a significant commitment, especially when it involves bariatric surgery. While the decision to undergo such a transformative procedure is deeply personal, it can be even more rewarding when shared with a partner.