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Gastric sleeve surgery not only reduces the stomach size by about 70% but also affects the production of the “hunger hormone” called ghrelin. Lower levels of ghrelin make it easier for bariatric surgery patients to control their food intake and reduces hunger sensations between meals. The combination of a smaller stomach and less ghrelin helps patients manage their appetite and trade poor eating habits for more nutrient-dense meals and a healthier lifestyle. Dr V. Kuzinkovas has helped countless people struggling with obesity take control of their health and lose their excess weight with sleeve gastrectomy.

Your eating habits after bariatric surgery will change drastically. People interested in weight loss surgery for obesity must consider their relationship with food and prepare themselves for lifestyle changes before and after the procedure. An unhealthy relationship with food can affect bariatric surgery success. Dr V. Kuzinkovas and our staff at Advanced Surgicare will discuss your diet and lifestyle during your consultation. 

Many people struggling with obesity and related medical conditions want a better quality of life and hope to achieve their weight loss and health goals with bariatric surgery. Improving quality of life after bariatric surgery is essential for long-term success. Researchers have assessed the long-term benefits of these procedures on quality of life and found people with medical concerns and limitations due to their body size see a boost in their quality of life and freedom to enjoy physical activities after bariatric surgery. 

Weight loss surgery helps people with obesity regain control over their body size and health. The choice to have bariatric surgery requires careful consideration, consultation with a certified bariatric surgeon, and a thorough understanding of the process. Dr V. Kuzinkovas of Advanced Surgicare in Sydney answers the five most popular questions patients ask about bariatric surgery. 

Bariatric surgery is often a last resort for patients who have either tried and failed to lose weight with diet, medications, and exercise or quickly regained the kilograms they fought hard to lose for months or years. Diet and exercise may not work for you for various reasons, including genetics and hormones. Weight loss surgery induces significant weight loss by reducing the stomach’s capacity or size with lap band surgery, gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, or another procedure. Dr. V Kuzinkovas is a certified bariatric surgeon in Sydney, and he explains why obesity surgery works when diet changes don’t. 

Bariatric surgery is not a one-size-fits-all procedure; there are several types of weight loss surgery, and the right one for your needs depends on several factors, such as your current body mass index (BMI) and overall health. The most common procedures offered by Dr V Kuzinkovas at Advanced Surgicare include lap band surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric bypass. Our certified bariatric surgeon in Sydney discusses the candidacy requirements, procedure details, and results of each bariatric surgery below. 

Having bariatric surgery and changing your lifestyle and habits to lead a healthier lifestyle is a major decision, but the most important choice you must make moving forward is the surgeon who will perform your procedure and help you achieve optimal health. Dr V Kuzinkovas is a certified bariatric surgeon in Sydney who has helped countless men and women lead longer, healthier lives with lap band surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and other weight loss surgeries.

Bariatric surgery is arguably the most effective weight-loss solution for people who are morbidly obese. However, it is not magic, so you must develop a healthy diet and strong mental powers to achieve the greatest success. That is why the team at Advanced Surgicare includes a dietician and nutritional counselor to help guide you through your weight-loss journey. Below, Dr V. Kuzinkovas explains the role these experts play. 

These days, patients have many options when it comes to weight-loss surgery. What makes lap band surgery different than other forms of bariatric surgery is that the size of the stomach can be adjusted. In this blog, Dr Kuzinkovas shares how he performs lap band surgery, as well as how he can easily adjust the band in the years following surgery.  

While weight loss is usually the primary goal of bariatric surgery, many patients also seek surgery to address health problems that make their lives more difficult. Throughout his career as a premier bariatric surgeon, Dr V. Kuzinkovas has seen many of his patients overcome medical conditions following gastric bypass surgery. Read on to see a brief list of medical conditions that can be improved with gastric bypass.