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 […]
How Obesity Disrupts Women’s Hormonal Health and What Can Help
Weight gain in women is rarely just about food intake or physical activity. It often develops alongside persistent fatigue, irregular menstrual cycles, fertility challenges, joint pain, disrupted sleep, low mood, or a growing sense that the body is no longer responding as it once did. At Blackrock WeightCare, these patterns are seen every day. Many […]
Why Blackrock WeightCare is a Trusted Centre for Complex and High-BMI Robotic Bariatric Surgery
When a person is living with severe obesity or a very high BMI, choosing where to have bariatric surgery becomes even more important. These cases are medically more complex, carry higher risks, and require a level of experience, planning, and aftercare that not every centre is equipped to provide. This is where Blackrock WeightCare stands […]
What Patients Wish They Had Known Before Travelling for Bariatric Surgery
For many people considering bariatric surgery, the decision often begins with one simple concern: cost. When someone searches online and sees a lower price quoted abroad, it can feel like the obvious choice. Surgery overseas is often presented as quicker, cheaper, and straightforward. For patients who have already spent years paying for diets, gyms, medications, […]
Why Revision Surgery is More Common After Bariatric Procedures Abroad
Choosing bariatric surgery is a life-changing decision, and for many people, it comes after years of struggling with weight, health conditions, and confidence. Some patients consider travelling abroad for surgery, often attracted by shorter waiting times or lower upfront costs. While many people do return home without immediate issues, we increasingly see that revision surgery […]
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 – […]
How Bariatric Surgery Helps Override Genetic Predispositions to Obesity
For many people living with obesity, the journey is not simply about willpower, motivation, or “eating less and moving more.” Genetics play a far bigger role than most people realise. Research shows that in some individuals, up to 70% of body weight regulation is influenced by genetics — affecting metabolism, hunger signals, fat storage, food […]
