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After Big Weight Loss Their Bodies Fought to Regain Weight
by Darebin Weight Loss Surgery | Weight Loss
Why do so many regain the weight they lose after massive weight loss? Only 5% of people maintain any weight loss in the long term using diets or lifestyle changes. Weight is regained and often more than before (the yo-yo effect) which is very frustrating and does not...
COVID-19 Announcement
by Darebin Weight Loss Surgery | Darebin News
Dear DWLS and Advanced Surgical Patients, During this COVID 19 crisis, I know many of you will be worried about the implications for your appointments or surgeries and most importantly your health. Rest assured, we will do our very best to look after you. With each...
Four Corners – Tipping the Scales
by Darebin Weight Loss Surgery | Weight Loss
Watch the Four Corners report on ABC or iView: Tipping the Scales Tipping the scales, reported by Michael Brissenden and presented by Sarah Ferguson, goes to air on Monday 30th of April at 8.30pm. It is replayed on Tuesday 1st of May at 1.00pm and...
Committed to research and education
by Darebin Weight Loss Surgery | Weight Loss
Darebin Weight Loss Surgery is committed to research and education and is a leading contributor to The School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, at Monash University. The School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine is at the forefront of...
A new team member
by Darebin Weight Loss Surgery | Weight Loss
Dr Kiat is proud to announce a new team member with the arrival of their beautiful baby daughter. He said, "She's a 2.7kg screamer and simply could not wait! Both baby and mum are well."
Why am I overweight?
by Mr Kiat Lim | Obesity
Being overweight is not necessarily an indication of “excess nutrition”. Often it is an indication of poor physical fitness and increased health problems. Taking an active interest in keeping fit is probably more important than the weight itself. Unfortunately many...