In this episode, Dr Shauna is joined by friend and colleague Dr Simon Ghosh.
Simon is a Bariatric Surgeon specialising in weight loss surgery based on the Central Coast. With many qualifications including a Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Bachelor of Medicine from the UK, Simon is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) and a member of the Australia and New Zealand Metabolic and Obesity Society (OSSANZ).
Originally from Wales, Simon has called Australia home for the past 15 years. His compassionate nature, friendly manner and surgical skills and experience make him the perfect candidate to bust some myths about weight loss surgery.
In this episode, Shauna and Simon discuss topics including:
Career journey: early life in Wales, training in London, re-training in Australia and specialising in weight loss
What is bariatric surgery?
Different types of weight loss surgeries
Who is eligible for surgery?
What you can expect post-surgery
Fat-shaming in society today
Weight loss injections
Different types of food and how they are digested
Pre-surgery requirements
How can you help support a family member or friend on their weight loss surgery journey
Breaking down the stigma of weight loss surgery
Weight maintenance post-surgery
How aesthetic medicine can be used in conjunction with weight loss surgery to maximise results
The future of weight loss surgery
A piece of advice for his 20-something self
For more information and resources, or to get in touch with Simon:
Website: https://www.coastsurgery.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coastsurgery
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coastsurgery
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