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...
Bariatric Information Webinar
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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...
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...
Bariatric Surgery and Pregnancy
To follow on from the previous post on fertility and contraception, this post will cover the effects of bariatric surgery on the outcomes of mothers and babies. Considering first the effect of...
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...