Vitamin B12 is a water soluble vitamin involved in the metabolism of every cell in the body, but particularly in the development and normal function of the brain and central nervous system, and in...
Vitamin B12 after bariatric surgery
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Iron and Iron Deficiency After Bariatric Surgery
Iron is a mineral used by the body to make the 'haem' protein that is part of the haemoglobin molecule in red blood cells that transports oxygen around the body. Iron is normally absorbed in the...
Type 2 diabetes and bariatric surgery
A recent PwC report on type 2 diabetes has been getting some media coverage over the past few days. This report looks at the increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes in Aoteoroa/New Zealand and the...
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
A question I have been asked more commonly in recent times is "Can I access my Kiwisaver to pay for weight loss surgery?" On the face of it this is a very good question. Many people have enough...
Wilbur: The King in the Ring
Notable Pictures have just released a brilliant New Zealand made documentary of one man's struggle with obesity and journey back to health. It stars Wilbur McDougall, a former pro wrestler, who...
Weight Loss Surgery Conference
This October, Invercargill will be hosting the 5th Weight Loss Surgery NZ Trust National Conference. The conference runs from October 31st to November 2nd and will be held at the Kelvin Hotel. ...
Agreed prices for bariatric surgery in Dunedin and Invercargill
I am pleased to announce that ABLE Ltd now has agreed pricing contracts in place for Mercy Hospital in Dunedin and Southern Cross Hospital in Invercargill. These contracts mean that people are able...