Dr Wright is a general surgeon with a special interest in advanced laparoscopic surgery. He has been performing obesity surgery since 1997 and has extensive experience with all operations including gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, as well as revision procedures from previous failed operations such as gastric banding and stomach stapling . Once patients have lost weight and are requiring removal of loose skin, a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) can also be offered.
When not doing obesity surgery, Dr Wright is a busy general surgeon both in the public and private systems for elective and emergency patients. Dr Wright has a strong interest in surgery for oesophageal and gastric cancer and for reflux disease. The majority of his surgery is done laparoscopically or endoscopically.
Dr Wright is an avid mountain biker and road cyclist which helps him keep healthy, fit and alert – attributes important for all surgeons.
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Weight loss improves quality of life by reducing co-morbidities, disease prevalence, medication use, increasing activity and improving self-esteem.
High blood pressure is a major cause of heart attack, stroke and other life threatening disorders. Substantial weight loss can assit to lower your blood pressure and your need for medication with potential to cease use.
Diabetes is an extremely destructive disease and can increase risk of diseases including; heart attack, stroke, vision problems, kidney failure and vascular disease. Weight loss can improve your diabetic management and reduce insulin dependence.
Significant weight loss can improve sleep, energy levels and reduce snoring. People who rely on CPAP may be able to reduce or cease use with medical guidance.
Weight loss increases your ability to exercise, improves mobility and increases energy levels. An increase in muscle furthers weight loss and encourages a healthier lifestyle.
High cholesterol levels are a major risk factor for vascular disease. Your cholesterol an be reduced to a safer level and your need for medication may also reduce.
Weight loss reduces strain and work load on the heart. It decreases risk of adverse events, such as a heart attack.
Weight loss reduces strain on the bodies joints, reducing discomfort and pain associated with osteoarthritis. This allows people to be more active, enjoy exercise and engage in healthy living.
On average, patients who are on the Allurion program can expect to lose 10 to 15 % of your weight in 16 weeks and approximately 95% will be able to maintain their weight loss in the first year. However, every patient is different and results can vary.
Gastric bypass surgeries generally take just a few hours with a 2+ days stay in hospital postoperatively, however there is no exact way to predict how long any given surgery will take. Surgical technique, patient risk factors and possible complications all can affect surgery and recovery times.
Yes, technically a gastric bypass surgery is reversible. However the reversal procedure is one of far greater complexity than the original gastric bypass surgery, with more risks and possible complications. This means that many centres may not offer gastric bypass reversal surgery.
No patients are the same, so there is no exact way to predict recovery for anyone after any surgical procedure. With gastric sleeves, patients need to consider recovery from the surgery itself, i.e. incision wound healing (2-4 weeks) and stomach staples healing (6+ weeks); and transitioning their diets from pureed to soft then solid foods (1-8 weeks).
There is no hard and fast rule to drinking after a gastric sleeve surgery. However you should always discuss consuming alcohol postoperatively with your treating team before you drink. Also consider alcohol’s effects on things like your healing; your metabolism of foods and liquids; the potential for nausea and vomiting; and the effects of carbonated beverages on your stomach.
T&C: Free consultations are available with no obligation. However, any additional services, treatments, or surgeries after the consultation may incur charges. Please consult with our staff for full details.
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