Weight Regain After Injections vs Bariatric Surgery: What is the Difference
Weight regain is one of the biggest fears people have when starting any form of obesity treatment. Whether it is weight loss injections or bariatric surgery, the same question comes up again and again. Will the weight come back? The honest answer is that weight regain can happen with both treatments. The difference lies in […]
Can Weight Loss Injections Help You Qualify for Surgery
Weight loss injections such as Mounjaro and Ozempic are now widely used across Ireland. Many patients with high BMI start these medications hoping they will either avoid surgery or help them qualify for it later. A common concern we hear is this – Do I need to lose weight with injections first before I can […]
What to Expect if You Are Considering SADI-S Surgery
By the time someone is considering SADI-S, this is rarely their first attempt at weight loss. Most people with a BMI over 45 have tried structured diets, medications and lifestyle programmes. Many are already living with Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnoea or significant joint pain. The conversation at this stage is no […]
Why Hernias Are More Common in Severe Obesity and Can They Be Repaired During Bariatric Surgery
Hernias are frequently seen in patients living with severe obesity. They can cause discomfort, visible abdominal bulging and sometimes significant pain. In higher BMI patients, they also present a surgical challenge. Many people are simple told they should lose weight before having a hernia repaired. That advice is not given lightly. There are sound medical […]
Making Referrals from General Practice for Bariatric Surgery Easier – Direct Referral to Blackrock WeightCare Now Available via Healthlink
Blackrock WeightCare accepts referrals through Healthlink from GPs and medical specialists across Ireland Obesity affects nearly every area of medicine. We work closely with GPs, Endocrinologists, Women’s Health practitioners, Orthopaedic surgeons and other specialists who are supporting patients with weight related illness. Many are caring for individuals with Type 2 diabetes, PCOS, infertility, fatty liver […]
How Bariatric Surgery Changes Your Relationship with Food
For many people living with obesity, food can become complicated. It is not just about hunger. It can be connected to emotions, habits, social situations, and sometimes comfort during stressful moments. Bariatric surgery helps patients lose weight by changing the digestive system, but it also changes something deeper: the relationship with food. At Blackrock WeightCare, […]
TORe after Gastric Bypass: A Conversation about Dumping Syndrome and Weight Regain
Gastric bypass surgery can be life-changing. Many patients lose a significant amount of weight and see real improvements in conditions such as type 2 diabetes, sleep apnoea and high blood pressure. But for some people, things can change again years later. They may notice that the weight starts creeping back. They don’t feel as full […]
Gastric Sleeve vs Gastric Bypass vs SADI-S
Which Bariatric Surgery Is Right for You in Ireland, UK & Northern Ireland? Choosing bariatric surgery is not simply about losing weight. It is about improving health, reducing long-term medical risk and selecting the right procedure for your BMI, metabolic condition and overall health profile. Patients across Ireland, the UK and Northern Ireland often compare […]
Managing multiple comorbidities in patients with BMI over 50
Patients with a BMI over 50 rarely present with a single diagnosis. More often, they are living with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnoea, osteoarthritis, fatty liver disease and significant mobility limitation at the same time. For many GPs across Ireland, this group represents some of the most complex cases in everyday practice. At […]
The hidden respiratory risks of untreated obesity
When people think about obesity, they often think about diabetes, heart disease or joint pain. What is discussed less often is what excess weight does to the lungs. Breathlessness is usually put down to being “unfit”. Snoring is dismissed as harmless. A poor night’s sleep becomes normal. Over time, these signs are ignored. Untreated obesity […]
