Durban Bariatric Surgery

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Another Win For Bariatric SurgeryBariatric Surgery vs GLP-1 Drugs: What the Latest Real-World Evidence ShowsFor many pat...
17/05/2026

Another Win For Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric Surgery vs GLP-1 Drugs: What the Latest Real-World Evidence Shows

For many patients living with severe obesity, the conversation around weight loss has changed dramatically. GLP-1 medications have become one of the most talked-about medical treatments in modern weight management, and they have helped many people lose meaningful weight.

However, the latest comparative evidence reinforces an important clinical reality: metabolic and bariatric surgery remains one of the most powerful treatments available for substantial weight loss and obesity-related disease remission...READ MORE: https://durbanbariatricsurgery.co.za/another-win-for-bariatric-surgery/

Surgery vs “Skinny Jabs”: The body-composition difference is BIG.A new real-world study tracking people for 24 months fo...
19/02/2026

Surgery vs “Skinny Jabs”: The body-composition difference is BIG.

A new real-world study tracking people for 24 months found bariatric surgery reshaped body fat and lean tissue more dramatically than GLP-1 medications (like semaglutide/tirzepatide).

Fat mass dropped far more after surgery (about ~50% by 12–24 months in this analysis)

GLP-1 users still saw meaningful fat loss, but smaller on average (~18% by 24 months)

Lean mass also decreased in both groups — with bigger drops after surgery, and women showing more lean-mass loss than men 💪🧠

👉 The takeaway: Weight loss isn’t just the number on the scale — it’s what you lose (fat vs lean tissue) that matters.

READ MORE: https://durbanbariatricsurgery.co.za/bariatric-surgery-reshapes-body-fat-and-muscle-more-than-glp-1-drugs/

Undergoing weight-loss surgery requires preparation, dedication, and several lifestyle adjustments. Adopting a whole dif...
17/12/2025

Undergoing weight-loss surgery requires preparation, dedication, and several lifestyle adjustments. Adopting a whole different way of eating can take some getting used to. Most patients who've had bariatric surgery are able to stick with their new healthy habits. But then the holiday season rolls around, bringing an environment that can sometimes spoil all their good intentions.

Top 5 Tips To Navigate the Holidays after Bariatric Surgery...

READ MORE: https://durbanbariatricsurgery.co.za/top-5-tips-to-navigate-the-holidays-after-bariatric-surgery/

What is a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy?Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy | Brigham and Women's HospitalDuring sleeve ga...
23/11/2025

What is a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy?

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy | Brigham and Women's Hospital
During sleeve gastrectomy surgery, your surgeon removes the portion of the stomach that makes a major appetite regulating hormone, while also making the stomach smaller. The changes in hormone levels and stomach size lead to less hunger.

Read More: https://durbanbariatricsurgery.co.za/laparoscopic-sleeve-gastrectomy/

Obesity is a growing national health crisis, with nearly 40% of U.S. adults affected and about 10% having a severe form ...
23/10/2025

Obesity is a growing national health crisis, with nearly 40% of U.S. adults affected and about 10% having a severe form of the disease. Although weight-loss drugs are surging in popularity and have reshaped conversations on obesity, experts at an American College of Surgeons (ACS) news conference emphasized that most patients benefit from individualized care involving more than one treatment approach.

https://durbanbariatricsurgery.co.za/surgeons-obesity-isnt-about-willpower-its-a-treatable-medical-condition/

After bariatric surgery: anxiety and sleep improve fast, depression delayed...If you’ve ever wondered how quickly mental...
28/09/2025

After bariatric surgery: anxiety and sleep improve fast, depression delayed...

If you’ve ever wondered how quickly mental health shifts after weight-loss surgery, a new longitudinal study offers helpful, practical answers. Researchers tracked 78 adults with overweight or obesity who had laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and compared them with 65 age- and sex-matched healthy controls. They measured anxiety, depression and sleep quality repeatedly for up to two years after surgery using well-known questionnaires (BAI, BDI and PSQI).

Read More: https://durbanbariatricsurgery.co.za/after-bariatric-surgery-anxiety-and-sleep-improve-fast-depression-takes-longer/

A WONDERFUL SUCCESS STORY - RIETTE I just want to thank the whole team, you and Dr du Toit, for the diligence and care d...
08/09/2025

A WONDERFUL SUCCESS STORY - RIETTE

I just want to thank the whole team, you and Dr du Toit, for the diligence and care during my whole process. Going for the Gastric Bypass was a huge decision, and I have not regretted it since.

I have lost a total of 48kg's (so far), and my BMI went from 41 to 26.8.

I feel blessed for the fact that I haven't experienced ANY post surgery issues or complications, and I just want to say thank you for playing such a vital part in my whole transformation.

Kind Regards
Riette Delport

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