Gastric Bypass

It is estimated 2 out of 3 Australian adults are classified as being overweight or obese and sadly this statistic is predicted to increase in the future. More and more people with BMI’s of over 40 are turning to weight loss surgery to help them fight their battle with their weight. Making an informed decision about undertaking any surgical procedure is paramount so, today on MediTalk we are speak with Dr Siva Sundararajan a General and Bariatric Surgeon at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco. Dr Siva Sundararajan will help us better understand Gastric Bypass Surgery, which is actually considered the gold standard operation for weight loss. In this interview I ask Dr Sundararajan about what makes you a good candidate for gastric bypass surgery. As well as, what to expect, how to prepare, why have gastric bypass surgery vs. sleeve. Dr Siva Sundararajan explains how some people are seeking weightloss surgery now to improve their fertility and that it is actually advised to take precaution to not fall pregnant 1-2 years post surgery. There are various weightloss surgery options which are all explained throughout the interview so it is a good episode to listen too if you are considering weightloss surgery. Thank you Dr Siva Sundararajan for taking the time to be interviewed on Meditalk. For more information on Dr Sundararajan visit: https://www.sjog.org.au/find-a-doctor/search-results/s/u/n/d/sundararajan-siva-subiaco If you have found this interview of help please forward to a friend who may benefit from hearing it or take 1-2 minutes to provide a star rating on Apple Podcasts. Thank you kindly for taking the time to support and listen to Meditalk Podcast which is an independent Australian Medical Podcast for everyday poeple wanting to empower themselves with knowledge. Stay well and stay safe, D :-)