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Science of Weight Loss
I just came across this great video that covers scientific tips proven to help with weight loss – with or without surgery.
Although the science of weight loss is a huge topic, and there is a lot we still don’t understand, this video manages to hit the highlights from recent science on diet and lifestyle changes proven to assist with weight loss. The tips discussed are aimed at people who have not had surgery, but there is no reason they wouldn’t work after bariatric surgery to help people reach a lower goal weight or break through a plateau.
Target Weight iPhone app
I wanted to pass on a patient recommendation for an iPhone app that monitors weight loss. It is called Target Weight and available on the iTunes store here.
This app allows tracking of your weight loss journey and shows graphs of you present weight in relation to your target weight.
Methods of weight tracking post-surgery can be an excellent way of maintaining motivation and keeping sight of goals. There are also more sophisticated apps out there that allow tracking of energy intake and output – just look in the health and fitness section of the iTunes app store. Again there is good evidence that people who keep a log of the food they eat, tend to consume fewer calories overall. If you are interested in trying one of these apps, just be sure to look for one that tracks energy in kilojoules, which is how New Zealand food labels are written.
If anyone has any experiences with any particular app they want to share, please leave a comment below.
Dunedin clinic dates for November and December
Dr Smith will be doing a clinic at Suite 22, Marinoto clinic, Mercy Hospital Dunedin for Otago based patients on Friday 23rd of November, and another on Thursday 6th of December. Please contact us to schedule an appointment or for further information.
Bariatric surgery information added
I have just added a lot of new information to the web site about bariatric surgery options. To learn more about gastric bypass, gastric sleeve or gastric bands please click on the links.
Dunedin clinic dates for October
A Dunedin bariatric clinic date has been set for October. Dr Smith will be consulting at Suite 22, Marinoto Clinic, Mercy Hospital, Dunedin on Friday 26th October. If you are interested in seeing Dr Smith for a consultation regarding bariatric surgery please contact us or talk to your GP.
Laparoscopic fundoplication information added
An information page on gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, including information on diagnosis and surgical treament options has just been added to the web site. Please click here for more information.
This page includes detailed information about laparoscopic fundoplication or anti-reflux surgery, including the differences between partial and total (or Nissen) fundoplication.
Hello world!
Welcome to the web site for Aspiring Bariatrics Laparoscopy and Endoscopy Limited. ABLE is the specialst surgical practice of Dr Mark Smith, catering to patients in Dunedin, Invercargill and the wider Otago/Southland region. Dr Smith specialises in advanced laparoscopic surgery including bariatric (weight loss) surgery, fundoplication (anti-reflux) surgery, gallbaldder removal and hernia repair surgery.
Please review my web site where I will be providing comprehensive up-to-date information about my practice and the services I offer. In this blog I will post the latest information available in the medical literature concerning the procedures we offer and personal thoughts and in-depth information on bariatric and advanced laparscopic surgery. I will also post announcements such as dates of Dunedin clinics. To subscribe to the RSS feed, please click on one of the links in the sidebar.
Ka kite ano,
Mark
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