Aspiring Bariatrics is pleased to start offering the one anastomosis gastric bypass. This is a variation of the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass where only one join is made with the intestine rather than...
One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass
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Bariatric Information Webinar
We are pleased to announce that we are now offering a free information webinar for people interested in pursuing bariatric surgery. This is a small group meeting, conducted over Zoom, where Dr...
Using Kiwisaver to fund Weight Loss Surgery
UPDATE 2023: Unfortunately since this blog post was first written the grounds for accessing KiwiSaver under the 'Serious Illness' category has very much tightened up. Withdrawals for disability are...
Enhanced Recovery After Bariatric Surgery
I have recently return from the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. This is one of the world’s largest scientific meetings of bariatric surgeons...
Southern Cross Affiliated Provider for Consultations
We are pleased to announce that we have added Consultations to the list of Affiliated Provider services we contract with Southern Cross Health Insurance. This means that for people with Southern...
Resources added to web site
I have been busy updating the web site over the past couple of weeks, in particular adding many resources for patients and doctors. In particular I have added a page about gallbladder surgery, and...
Change in vitamin recommendations
I would like to announce a change in our recommended multivitamin for patients who have had gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy. We have been starting to notice a number of patients developing low...
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...