Australian Weight Loss Surgery Podcast Jacqui Lewis

To ease concerns and enhance comfort during medical examinations, it is imperative for patients to conduct thorough research on the attending doctor. However, what specific responsibilities and certifications should one be aware of to make the most informed decision?

 

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Justin Perron, a trained specialist, plastic and reconstructive surgeon, and the owner and founder of his Spring Hill Clinic, Herstellen Clinic. Dr. Justin explains the importance of selecting certified surgeons with proper training and experience for various surgical procedures. He advises patients to inquire about their surgeon's experience, familiarize themselves with potential complications, and review real case photos. Dr. Justin also mentions how important training is for non-surgeon cosmetic practitioners and surgeons, as well as managing complications. It is also helpful to build a strong patient-doctor relationship through effective communication, along with the need for patients to have realistic expectations, ask questions, and take responsibility for their care. Dr. Justin shares caution against relying solely on online information and emphasises the critical role of nutrition in pre-operative preparation for successful healing.

 

Be informed about the responsibilities of both patients and doctors in this episode!

 

Episode Highlights


Importance of Making Educated and Safe Decisions
Factors in Making Informed Decisions
Building an Open and Communicative Relationship with the Surgeon
Lifestyle Changes and Responsibility of Post-Surgery 
Emotional and Mental Preparation for Surgery
Dealing with post-surgery and importance of follow-ups

 

About Dr. Justin Perron:

About Dr. Justin Perron:

Dr. Justin Perron, a Canadian-born Australian-trained specialist, is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, and the owner and founder of Herstellen Clinic in Spring Hill. Coming from a family of medics, with his father also a surgeon, Dr. Perron has devoted his career to helping individuals through plastic and reconstructive surgery. He studied chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Calgary in Canada before moving to Australia for his medical training in 2000. Completing his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Flinders University in Adelaide, Dr. Perron then moved to Queensland in 2003. He is a member of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons, Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and Queensland Hand Surgery Society.

 

Dr. Justin Perron offers various surgical procedures, including skin cancer treatments, abdominoplasty, Labiaplasty, breast augmentation, reduction, and reconstruction, Brachioplasty, liposuction, blepharoplasty, sinochemastia, and hand surgery. He emphasizes the importance of pre- and post-nutrition for patient recovery, implementing his own micronutrient infusions and involving multidisciplinary health professionals to support his vision.

 

Connect with Dr. Justin Perron:


Website | www.shsdh.com.au/our-specialists/dr-justin-perron
Instagram | @drjperron
Facebook | www.facebook.com/DrJustinPerron

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Losing weight is tough for many aiming to be healthier. But guess what? Hypnotherapy has stepped into the ring as a cool and interesting player among all the methods out there.

In this episode, Glenn Mackintosh, a psychologist and hypnotherapist, explores the transformative power of hypnotherapy in weight loss. Glenn explains that it's not magic or brainwashing but a guided process into a receptive state of awareness. Glenn points out how hypnotherapy shares common principles with advertising, social media, and movies in influencing our thoughts and behaviours. 

He talks about the surprising effectiveness of incorporating hypnotherapy into cognitive behaviour therapy, resulting in substantial and long-lasting weight loss. He distinguishes between exploratory hypnotherapy, which addresses underlying issues, and suggestive hypnotherapy, focused on positive changes. 

Glenn advocates for a holistic approach by combining hypnotherapy with a non-diet perspective, encouraging the uncovering and addressing of stored beliefs formed in past experiences. Non-restrictive approaches such as intuitive eating, joyful movement, and self-love for better and lasting results, avoiding harmful dieting mindsets.

Glenn introduced his innovative 90-Day TRANCEformation program, which seamlessly integrates hypnotherapy with binaural beats for daily, gradual transformation in just 15 minutes. He emphasizes the program's adaptability to individual interpretation and assimilation of suggestions. He also discusses the benefits of binaural tones in inducing a hypnotic state and increasing hypnotizability.

Discover the power of hypnotherapy, explore how it can transform your mind, and find out how personalized approaches can bring about positive, long-lasting changes.

Episode Highlights:


Effectiveness of hypnotherapy in weight loss
Role of unconscious mind and types of hypnotherapy
Exploratory hypnotherapy
Suggestive hypnotherapy 
Combining hypnotherapy with a non-diet approach
Glenn's 90-Day TRANCEformation Program
Benefits of binaural tones

About Our Guest:

Glenn Mackintosh is a psychologist who is incredibly passionate about eating, physical activity, weight and body image.

Glenn is the author of the best-selling Thinsanity: 7 Steps to transform your mindset and say goodbye to dieting forever and the founder of the Weight Management Psychology clinic. His public work has seen him create the ‘Thursday Therapy’ YouTube Series and Glenn Mackintosh Show Podcast, accept the challenge of introducing counter-culture messages to the contestants and viewers of Network 10’s The Biggest Loser: Transformed, and contribute regularly in the media.

He is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the Queensland representative for the APS Psychology of Eating, Weight, and Body-image Interest Group. He has researched and lectured in health psychology, the psychology of eating, and sport and exercise psychology at the University of Queensland and several other leading universities, and developed innovative training programs for health professionals.

Glenn created the TRANCEformation Support Community, a member-only online support group helping people all over the world use the power of psychology to completely transform their relationship with eating, physical activity, weight & body image. He has also created the 90-Day TRANCEformation Audio Program, co-created the EFT Tapping for Weight Management Online Program with Dr Peta Stapleton and is privileged to be the resident psychologist for the Body Image Movement’s Embrace You Online Program with Taryn Brumfitt.

Glenn’s passion is in helping people manage their eating, physical activity, weight, and body-image and training other professionals to apply psychological principles to support their clients through his highly-popular professional training courses with the APS Institute, the Dietitians Australia Centre for Advanced Learning, and FILEX.

Connect with Glenn Mackintosh 

For many years, we have been told that diet is the key to achieving our weight loss goals. However, recent research suggests that it is more complex. While diet certainly plays a role, it may not be the most important factor in achieving sustainable weight loss.  

In this episode, we are joined by Kate Berridge, a clinical nurse specialist in Bariatrics RNcP MN (Hons) and founder of Tiaki Whaiaro. Kate shares her inspiring story in the bariatric world. She highlights "flourishing" in the context of weight loss after Bariatric Surgery, which generally means successfully maintaining weight loss and experiencing positive growth in overall well-being. She also emphasises the importance of adopting healthy habits, such as regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and mindfulness practices, before undergoing Weight Loss Surgery to set the stage for long-term success. 

Take advantage of this insightful conversation on how to achieve sustainable weight loss! 

 

Episode Highlights


Kate Berridge’s Backstory in the bariatric world
What is the word “flourishing”, and what does it imply
Key habits crucial to creating long-term change before undergoing Weight Loss Surgery. 
What if Bariatric Surgery may not be effective for some individuals?
Impacts of our diet culture
About the food that we eat

 

About Kate Berridge:

Kate Berridge is a clinical nurse Specialist in Bariatrics RNcP MN (Hons) and founder of Tiaki Whaiaro. Kate has been a nurse for over 30 years and is Aotearoa-New Zealand’s most experienced Bariatric Nurse Specialist (Weight Loss Surgery).

She has worked with WLS patients since 2007, when Middlemore Hospital first began offering a bariatric service. In that time, she helped thousands of people with their weight loss journey. 

In 2016, she left the DHB to complete a Master’s degree, which now forms a significant part of the framework for Tiaki Whaiaro and the services her business offers. As a result of her research and time spent in the hospital system, Kate is now a passionate advocate of whole-person health. Her consults are built around each individual’s needs and are designed to enable a person to develop their own self-care strategies to lead the healthiest life that works for them.

 

Connect with Kate Berridge:


Website | www.beyondobesity.co.nz/weekend-with-kate
Facebook | www.facebook.com/bariatriccoach

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For people who have tried and failed to lose weight through traditional means, bariatric surgery can be a life-changing solution. Bariatric Surgery can help individuals achieve significant and sustainable weight loss, improve their overall health, and reduce the risk of obesity-related health issues. 

In this episode,  Dr. Harald Puhalla, a General Surgeon, specialising in Bariatric and Gastric surgeries for over 20 years.  Dr Puhalla, whose practice is based on the Gold Coast, Queensland, shared that Bariatric Surgery is typically recommended for individuals with obesity-related health issues, considering factors such as previous weight loss attempts, medical history, and lifestyle. He explained that patients might revisit the possibility of qualifying for Bariatric Surgery as the guidelines for applying for Bariatric Surgery have been reviewed to make it more accessible.  Dr. Puhalla emphasised that patients may benefit from coaching and education to understand the types of procedures available and determine which might work best for them.

If you're considering Bariatric Surgery, it's important to consider various factors such as BMI, medical history, and lifestyle. Listen to this episode and learn more!

 

Episode Highlights


Dr.Harald Puhalla’s Bariatric Surgery practice
Timing for exploring Bariatric Surgery and qualifications for surgery
Revisiting the possibility of qualifying for Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric Surgery and set point
Helping patients understand types of procedures and coaching
Different types of bariatric procedures
Revisions to bariatric surgery
Tips for success from long-term bariatric patients

 

About Dr. Harald Puhalla:

Dr Harald Puhalla is a General Surgeon based on the Gold Coast, Queensland. He has a private practice at the Pacific Private Clinic and performs surgeries at Gold Coast Private Hospital and Pindara Private Hospital. With over 20 years of experience in Bariatric Surgery, his specialty interests include gastric sleeve and bypass, hernia, gallbladder, hepato-biliary pancreatic and upper gastrointestinal surgery.

Originally from Austria, where he graduated in 1994 from the Medical University of Vienna, Dr Puhalla completed his specialist exams in 2002. He undertook further training in bariatric, hepato-pancreatic- biliary and upper gastrointestinal surgery in high-volume centers under the guidance of international experts in these specialties.He also completed a PhD in liver cancer and was appointed Consultant Surgeon at the University Hospital in Vienna during that time. In 2008, Dr Puhalla commenced as a General Surgeon at the Gold Coast Hospital.

Dr Puhalla is dedicated to helping his patients achieve the best possible results through high-quality care. He regularly travels overseas to further his education and training and stay updated with the latest surgical techniques. His interests extend to learning more about his specialty, and he is currently leading research ventures in his field. 

Connect with Dr. Harald Puhalla:


Website | weightlossoperation.com.au
Facebook | www.facebook.com/weightlossoperation
Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/channel

 

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Weight loss is a popular topic, with many methods available to help people achieve their desired weight. However, Weight Loss Surgery still carries a stigma, causing many to avoid it due to fear of judgment and misconceptions.

 

Karim Boktor, a business coach and mindset expert, sheds light on this issue and emphasises adopting a holistic approach to Weight Loss Surgery. In this episode, we will explore Kareem's personal experience and motivation for a second attempt at Weight Loss Surgery and how he overcame his challenges to help others find success and fulfilment.

 

Karim shares his personal story of starting a business while his wife was about to have a baby, leading to deteriorating mental health and feelings of failure. He also discusses his experiences as an immigrant to Australia, including discrimination and struggles with studies.

 

Listen to Karim Boktor, a business coach and mindset expert, as he shares his experience with weight loss surgery and sheds light on the stigma surrounding it. Discover how he overcame his challenges and now helps others find success and fulfilment.


Episode Highlights:


Karim Boktor’s journey from business struggles to success
Immigrating to Australia with challenges of finance, language, and bullying at school
Understanding the unconscious mind and emotional regulation
Weight loss stigma and holistic weight loss surgery
Karim's weight loss surgery journey: second attempt, motivation, and responsibility
Overcoming scepticism and replacing negative constructs with positive ones
Coaching helps with success after overcoming problems
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About Our Guest:

Karim Boktor is an experienced trainer and coach in the personal and professional performance field. He works with business owners & leaders, academics, and individuals wanting to unlock and enhance latent potential using the latest human behaviour technologies. 

 

 As an experienced sales executive in one of the highest regarded fields, having run his businesses and achieved his Master in Business  (MBA), Karim has applied knowledge of running and growing a  business.  

 

Trained in applied psychology, Karim has worked with many small to medium businesses to help entrepreneurs with growth strategies, survive in business, thrive, and grow. 

 

Today Karim works with individuals and business leaders, counselling and advising the best way forward toward a happy, relaxed, and prosperous career. 


Connect with Karim Boktor


Website | www.boktorbusinesscoaching.com
Instagram |  @karimknows
Karim’s LinkedIn |  Karim Boktor

Karim’s Business and Life Coach LinkedIn | The Business & Life Coach - Karim Boktor


Facebook | Karim Boktor
YouTube |  Karim Boktor - The Holistic Business Coach
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When patients seek weight loss surgery advice, long-term aftercare is often overlooked. This creates problems affecting the physical and mental health of the patient, including their relationships. 

In this episode,  we are joined by Connie Stapleton, a psychologist specialising in bariatric surgery. Today, she will discuss weight loss surgery - its psychological and emotional effects, understanding what your body needs post-surgery, and overcoming struggles in self-esteem, body image, and relationships.

Connie has helped patients with her BariAfterCare, a program that navigates patients post-bariatric surgery through proper nutrition and creating healthy coping mechanisms. 

Learn how bariatric surgery helps with your pre and post-weight loss journey. Listen now!


Episode Highlights:


Connie’s journey in the weight loss field through bariatric surgery
How weight loss surgery affects you psychologically and emotionally 
Healthy coping skills prevent weight regain
Overcoming struggles in adopting a healthy diet 
Hormonal changes post-weight loss surgery
Setting personal expectations in weight loss surgery
Creating the coping mechanisms that best suit you
The impact of self-care and self-love education
How healthy boundaries create better communication
Understanding and overcoming addiction
How having a positive outlook changes you for the better
Emotional eaters before and after bariatric surgery 
Life-long aftercare post-bariatric surgery


About Our Guest:

Connie Stapleton, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist in Georgia, South Carolina, and Virginia. She is passionate about the psychological aspects associated with weight loss and weight loss through bariatric surgery. Pre-surgical evaluations of bariatric patients and post-operative education are Connie’s expertise. 

Caroline founded BariAftercare, a program created for use by Bariatric Programs and individual patients to help them navigate the numerous changes patients face during the weeks, months, and years following bariatric surgery. Mind Prep videos, one component of the BariAftercare program, provide comprehensive pre- and post-op psychological education to optimise long-term success after weight loss surgery.

In addition to working with patients, Caroline presents nationally and internationally on bariatrics, addiction, and living a healthy lifestyle. I am a certified yoga teacher and believe in the importance of physical, mental, and spiritual self-care. 


Connect with Caroline Stapleton, Ph.D.


BariAftercare | www.bariaftercare.com
BariAftercare: The Podcast | www.podcast.bariaftercare.com
Mind Prep at BariAftercare | www.mindprepvideo.com
Connie Stapleton’s site | www.conniestapletonphd.com
Facebook | @connie.stapleton.923
Twitter | @cstapletonphd
YouTube | @ConnieStapletonPHD
TikTok | @cstapletonphd
LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/conniestapletonphd/


Books are written by Caroline Stapleton, Ph.D., all available at www.conniestapletonphd.com/books


Eat It Up! The Complete Mind/Body Guide to a Full Life After Weight Loss Surgery
Weight Loss Surgery Does NOT Treat Food Addiction
Mind Prep The Book: How To Prepare for Bariatric Surgery and Live as a Healthy Post-Op


Access all the learning materials that Connie Stapleton mentioned in the podcast HERE! 


Gain While You Lose: Online Weight Loss Program | www.conniestapletonphd.com/services/online-weight-loss-program
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones - James Clear 
BariAftercare Program | www.bariaftercare.com
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