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 […]
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, […]
