Veal and Pork Meatballs
At Brisbane Obesity Clinic, we love sharing nutritious, simple and delicious recipe ideas to support patients throughout their weight loss surgery journey. This month’s featured recipe is our high-protein veal and pork meatballs, a tasty meal idea for patients looking for balanced meals after gastric sleeve, gastric bypass or other bariatric procedures. These meatballs are […]
Why Are Vitamins So Important After Weight Loss Surgery and Which Ones Do I Take?
Why Are Vitamins So Important After Weight Loss Surgery? Quick answer: After weight loss surgery, patients may absorb vitamins and minerals differently than before surgery. Because food intake is reduced and nutrient absorption may change depending on the procedure, ongoing vitamin supplementation and regular monitoring are often important parts of long-term bariatric care. Many patients […]
Mythbusters – OPTIFAST vs OTHER
OPTIFAST vs Other Weight Loss Shakes Before Bariatric Surgery Quick answer: Before bariatric surgery, some patients are asked to follow a very specific pre-operative diet to help reduce liver size and prepare for surgery. Not all weight loss shakes are the same. Products used before surgery should only be chosen based on your bariatric team’s […]
at the IFSO 2025 Conference
Represents Brisbane Obesity Clinic at IFSO 2025 Conference At Brisbane Obesity Clinic, we are proud to announce that our leading bariatric surgeon, , was once again invited to speak at the prestigious IFSO 2025 Conference (International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders). As a recognised expert in the field […]
Understanding Fullness After Bariatric Surgery
Understanding Fullness After Bariatric Surgery: A Guide from Brisbane Obesity Clinic Bariatric surgery is a transformative step toward long-term weight loss and better health. One important change our patients at Brisbane Obesity Clinic often notice after surgery is how their body communicates fullness. These signals can feel quite different from what they were used to […]
Gastric Sleeve vs. Gastric Bypass – What’s the Difference?
Which Bariatric Surgery is Right for You? If you’re considering weight loss surgery, you might be wondering: Gastric Sleeve or Gastric Bypass – what’s the best choice? While both procedures are effective for long-term weight loss, they work in different ways. Let’s break down the differences so you can make an informed decision. What is […]
Dr. Reza Adib Speaks at Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital!
We are proud to share that Dr. Reza Adib was recently invited as a distinguished speaker at Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital from February 18th to 20th, 2025. As a leading Consultant Bariatric Surgeon from Brisbane, Australia, contributed his expertise in weight loss surgery, sharing insights on the latest advancements in the field. With his […]
at IFSO APC 2025
Shares Groundbreaking Insights at the Prestigious IFSO Seminar on Bariatric Surgery , a leading bariatric and weight loss surgeon at Brisbane Obesity Clinic, was honored to be a keynote speaker at the 9th IFSO APC | 22nd OSSICON meeting, held in India from February 20th to 22nd, 2025. This prestigious IFSO […]
Dr Adib’s patient “Big Joe” kicking exciting new career goals
Terzakian accepted an offer from a Brisbane basketball fan and surgeon Dr Reza Adib to undergo a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. The procedure removed the outer part of his stomach, reducing the size by about 80 per cent. A vastly improved diet and exercise regimen led to Joe having 13kgs of excess skin removed and 8kgs of […]