Is Bariatric Surgery Covered by Level Health in Ireland?
If you have Level Health insurance and have been thinking about bariatric surgery, you may be closer to taking that step than you realise. One of the most common reasons people delay exploring weight loss surgery is uncertainty around insurance cover. Many assume it will not be included, so they never check. In reality, Level […]
How Bariatric Surgery Can Help Free You From Emotional Eating and Obesity
Emotional eating is one of the most misunderstood struggles in the world of weight and wellbeing. Many people blame themselves, believing it comes down to willpower — but emotional eating is rarely about food alone. It is deeply connected to hormones, stress, biology, and learned coping patterns that can feel impossible to control. At Blackrock […]
How Losing Visceral Fat With Bariatric Surgery Can Lower Your Risk of Cancer Over Time
When people think about weight loss surgery, they often picture changes on the outside. Clothes fitting better, more energy or increased confidence. What many do not realise is that bariatric surgery can create powerful changes on the inside too, especially when it comes to long term health and cancer risk. At Blackrock WeightCare, we see […]
Why Patients With BMI 40 and Above Can Go Straight to a Bariatric Specialist
For many people living with obesity, taking the first step toward weight loss surgery can feel overwhelming. One of the most common questions we hear at Blackrock WeightCare is: “Do I need a GP referral before I can see a bariatric surgeon?” If your BMI is 40 or above, the simple answer is: No – […]
