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Dr Reza Adib (Bariatric Surgeon)
“The most important thing to me, is to find the right plan and procedure for the patient,” says Professor M. A. Memon, one of WeightLoss Solutions Australia (WLSA) specialist surgeons. “It is absolutely essential that we find a solution that suits the patient; suits their lifestyle, their location, their circumstances. That is the best way to ensure we achieve a successful outcome for them.” Prof. Memon is known as one of the leading surgeons in gastrointestinal, laparoscopic and bariatric (obesity) surgery, one who has trained and worked around the world, and is a much sought-after speaker and author on the obesity and general surgery and management of these conditions. He says that with obesity levels reaching an all time high in Australia, the services offered at WLSA are more important than ever. Prof. Memon says he and the rest of the team at WLSA believe in a multidisciplinary approach, and the patient’s wellbeing is always their number one priority. “The approach is to have an investment in a team of professionals dedicated to managing the patient before and after surgery. It’s not just about the surgery. Often we have patients come to us who have significant medical problems related to their obesity, but there is so much more to it.” “Many overweight people suffer from low self-esteem and other issues that have come about because of their weight, or perhaps because of other issues. We try to address all of these issues with a patient, because while our ultimate goal is, of course, that they get to a healthy weight, we want them to live happy and fulfilling lives, so we take a multidisciplinary approach to their treatment. We treat our patients with the care and respect that they deserve, and ultimately that’s why we get results.” Prof. Memon says that advancements in the procedures available makes it easy to tailor treatments to suit individual patients. “13 years ago all that we could offer patients was the gastric band surgery, but now there are so many more options available from non-surgical through to a whole range of surgical procedures.” Professor M. A. Memon
Dr Reza Adib, one of the specialist surgeons at WeightLoss Solutions Australia (WLSA) is vastly experienced in the area of laparoscopic surgery and obesity management, having studied, trained and worked around the globe including England, Scotland, France, Austria and of course Australia. Dr Adib has performed over 1000 weight loss surgeries and is passionate about stemming the rising tide of obesity in this country. “Yes obesity is a growing problem,” Dr Adib says. “There has been no change in the Government’s approach to preventing obesity, so we have to look to curing it. Obviously prevention would be a much better option, but this simply isn’t happening. “The numbers are quite alarming: one in four people are now obese, and one in 10 are morbidly obese. And nothing is being done to help prevent this. The surgery we offer is growing in popularity because it works. Before surgery we find there are a multitude of factors affecting the patient, both physical and non-physical,” Dr Adib said. “Physically they face things such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnoea, joint pains, knee pains… there are many health issues that come with obesity. “Then there are emotional factors such as fear of rejection, fear of not being able to get the appropriate job, there are some people who are selfloathing. Many of these people have experienced prejudice and they are emotionally damaged from that.” Dr Adib says he draws great satisfaction from the changes – both physical and non-physical – he sees in his patients after surgery. “The closer our patients get to their goal weight the more they discover themselves,” Dr Adib says. “It is a pleasure to see that with this rediscovering of themselves as a result of the weight loss they experience after surgery, many patients will totally change their lives. They may get new job opportunities, new social status, new relationships, or acceptance among their family that they felt they haven’t had before.” Dr Adib welcomes people who may be considering surgery, or looking for a solution to their weight problems, to make an appointment with WLSA. “Come in and have an informal chat, we can assess your situation and tailor the best approach.”
Professor M. A. Memon (Bariatric Surgeon)
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