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 […]
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, […]
Why “Eat Less and Move More” Just Doesn’t Work for Obesity
For years, people living with obesity have been told the same thing: “Just eat less and move more.” It sounds simple enough — and for some, small lifestyle changes can indeed make a difference. But for many others, especially those with a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 35, this advice simply doesn’t work. At Blackrock […]
When Other Centres Say No – Blackrock WeightCare Welcomes and Supports High-BMI Patients Safely
For many people living with obesity, the decision to have weight loss surgery comes after years of struggle. But it can be incredibly disheartening to finally take that step — only to be told “your BMI is too high for surgery.” At Blackrock WeightCare, we understand how discouraging that can feel. But with us, the […]
