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 […]
Is Gastric Sleeve Surgery Safe? Understanding the Risks and Recovery
When you’ve tried every diet, joined every gym, and still find yourself struggling with weight that won’t shift, it’s natural to start thinking about surgery, and just as natural to have questions. At Blackrock WeightCare, one of the first things people ask us is, “Is gastric sleeve surgery safe?” It’s an honest and important question, […]
Does my private health insurance cover bariatric surgery?
Does my private health insurance cover bariatric surgery? …. Most patients are surprised to hear the answer is YES !! In Ireland, if you have private health insurance and you meet the general criteria in international guidelines to qualify for weight loss/metabolic/bariatric surgery, then the chances are your health insurance will cover the cost of […]
SADI-S versus Sleeve Gastrectomy in Patients with BMI over 50
The disease of obesity is affecting millions of people worldwide. It is a chronic disease that increases the risk of developing other health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Bariatric surgery is a fantastic treatment option for people struggling with obesity and its psychological and medical consequences. Sleeve gastrectomy and SADI-S are two […]
