North Queensland Obesity Surgery Centre in Townsville, Queensland | Hospital

North Queensland Obesity Surgery Centre

Locality: Townsville, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4725 2833

Address: Mater Medical Suites, Level 3, 21-37 Fulham Rd, 4812 Townsville, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.nqobesitysurgery.com.au/

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20.02.2022 W E I G H T | R E G A I N There are factors that predict whether you are likely to maintain or regain weight. Factors that predict weight maintenance:... Improved control over food urges Improved control over eating habits Self monitoring. Factors that predict weight regain include: Lack of control over food urges Concerns over drug and alcohol use Poor postoperative wellbeing Poor adherence to follow up. (Kylie Murphy | ANSMOSS 2018) So tell us, will you maintain or will you regain? Sally

10.02.2022 This week for Motivation Monday we are featuring our very own Dr Samuel Baker Dr Baker had a gastric sleeve in 2016. At 138kg he was starting to develop Type 2 Diabetes and felt unfit & unhealthy. After his sleeve he dropped down to 91kg, prevented diabetes and regained his health. He says the best part of the journey has been "feeling healthier and fitter and being able to enjoy exercising with his kids" If you would like to share your story and motivate others, simply email your before and after photos and your details to: [email protected]

25.01.2022 Free Come & Try Bootcamp with VIP PErsonal Training This Saturday I am putting on a FREE come and try bootcamp in the lead up to my term 2, 2016 bootcamp. Venue: Cambridge Park. Cambridge St, Gulliver.... Time: 6.00am (be there about 10minutes before we start) What to bring: Yourself, a friend, water bottle, Towel, Where clothes you dont mind getting sweaty in. What to do: Enjoy yourself and ask questions. This is for all fitness levels, If you have never been active before or you regularly like pushing the boundaries. Contacts: 0409 757 487 e-mail: [email protected] Bernard Green

25.01.2022 Duo Magazine, May 2012. Michaella Cutmore Congratulations Michaella!

23.01.2022 Motivation Monday stars needed! Want to share your journey & motivate others? email [email protected] Monday stars needed! Want to share your journey & motivate others? email [email protected]

22.01.2022 Congratulations Jennifer! Your Reward for Effort gift card is in the mail today! Have a fantastic weekend.

19.01.2022 An uplifting message to share with you; Hi Sam and the team, 6 months have passed since my surgery and I am feeling fantastic, fit and healthy and am amazed with what I have achieved so far all thanks to you. As I aid to a friend, 6months ago I was a size 20. I am now between a 12-14, can not remember the last time i could fit into that size! Not to mention how amazingly different it is walking up the goat track, castle hill, 30kgs lighter and coming down the hill is much easier on my knees. Once again thank you for helping me achieve my weight loss

18.01.2022 Today we have launched North Queensland Obesity Surgery Centre Reward for Effort Program! Be rewarded for losing your excess weight after obesity surgery performed by one of our Bariatric Surgeons with one or more gift cards valid at major and minor retailers. All of our obesity surgery patients, whether you chose a Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (Sleeve), Laparoscopic Gastric Banding (LapBand), or Intragastric Balloon (Balloon) are eligible to participate. Our Reward for Ef...fort gift cards range from $20.00 to $200.00. Simply Like us on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/northqueenslandobesitysurgerycentre (650008855058466) and send us a private message with your name and mobile telephone number which well never publish of course, and well be in touch to schedule a follow up appointment to see you or confirm an existing appointment. Remember we have SKYPE available for our busy and out-of-town patients if you prefer to see us that way. Your appointment may be with one of our caring coordinators, or nurses or Dr Baker. If you prefer only Dr Baker, please let us know when we are scheduling your appointments. This program has been launched to encourage all of our patients both present and future, to stay connected with us so we can monitor and work with you To Help You Get There and Stay There!

18.01.2022 Townsville Eye July 2012. Gary and Kristine Poore Congratulations Gary and Kristine!

18.01.2022 Are you from North Queensland and considering bariatric surgery? Come and see your local, born and bred surgeon, Dr Scott Whiting. Dr Scott Whiting brings exp...ertise from overseas and around the country, back to his hometown of Townsville. Dr Whiting is part of your local community and provides the services North Queenslanders deserve, that are accessible and affordable without having to travel. Dr Whiting performs the full range of bariatric surgical procedures - sleeve gastrectomy, bypass procedures including - RYGB, OAGB, SADI and can provide the best advice as to which procedure is most suitable for you. Dr Whiting specialises in revisional and conversional bariatric procedures with expertise in reflux following sleeve gastrectomy and mini gastric bypass. He works alongside his multidisciplinary team to support you lifelong on your weight loss journey. If you would like to see what options are available to you or if you’re ready to begin your own journey please contact Dr Scott Whiting and his team at NQMIS 07 4725 2833

16.01.2022 Congratulations Patricia! Your Reward for Effort gift card is in the mail today. Have a fantastic weekend!

16.01.2022 NQOSC WANTS YOU! Register your interest on this page to participate in the Sportscene Superwarehouse Townsville Triathlon Festival. We are seeking four or more former or current patients to represent NQOSC in the team triathlon. Contact us now!

16.01.2022 Duo Magazine July 2012. Daniel Nalborczyk Congratulations Daniel!

15.01.2022 North Queensland Obesity Surgery Centre is very proud to support the Charters Towers Charity Ball this year. The Charters Towers Charity Ball will be held on Friday 12th September this year with the theme of Black & White with a Splash of Red. The chosen charity for 2014 is the local branch of the Red Cross which is celebrating 100 years of dedication to this community. This will be a wonderful event! Terrific items up for auction we are sure you will want to bid on. ... Tickets can be purchased from Leaning Towers Pizza - Mosman Street Charters Towers or by calling the contact details below Charity Ball Committee: President, Trudy Brown - 0417 418 899 Treasurer, Simone Miles - 0417 055 157 Secretary, Kathy Thorley - 0416 608 551 For more information the Charters Towers Charity Ball Facebook Page We hope to see you there!

14.01.2022 This article by Owen Haskins was published in Bariatric News, 6 May 2014. We thought you might find it interesting. Bariatric surgery can reduce liver damage: * fat deposits on the liver resolved in 70 % of patients;... * 62 % of patients with stage two liver fibrosis had an improvement or resolution of the fibrosis. Bariatric surgery can result in significant improvement in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to new research presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW). Researchers at the University of South Florida-Tampa (USF) found that bariatric surgery resolved liver inflammation and reversed early-stage liver fibrosis, the thickening and scarring of liver tissue, by reducing fat deposits in the liver. "About 30 percent of the US population suffers from this disease, which is increasing, and more than half are also severely obese," said Dr Michel Murr, lead researcher of the study, professor of surgery and director of Tampa General Hospital and USF Health Bariatric Center. "Our findings suggest that providers should consider bariatric surgery as the treatment of choice for NAFLD in severely obese patients." Murr and his colleagues suggest that bariatric surgery be considered for patients with a BMI>35 and obesity-related co-morbidities or BMI>40. They note that traditional interventions, such as medications, have a low success rate with these patients. Researchers compared liver biopsies from 152 patients, one at the time of the bariatric procedure and a second an average of 29 months afterwards. Mean pre-op BMI was 5210 and mean excess body weight loss was 6222% at the time of the subsequent biopsy. In examining pre-operative biopsies, researchers identified patients with cellular-level manifestations of NAFLD, specifically, fat deposits and inflammation of the liver. These types of liver damage can lead to liver fibrosis and cirrhosis. After reviewing post-operative biopsies, they found that bariatric surgery resulted in improvements for these patients. In the post-operative biopsies, researchers found that fat deposits on the liver resolved in 70 percent of patients. Inflammation was also improved, with lobular inflammation resolved in 74 percent of patients, chronic portal inflammation resolved in 32 percent, and steatohepatitis resolved in 88 percent. In addition to these improvements, 62 percent of patients with stage two liver fibrosis had an improvement or resolution of the fibrosis. One of three patients with cirrhosis also showed improvement. Murr noted that these findings on fibrosis reversal apply only to early-stage fibrosis, and not late-stage liver disease. "We are in the midst of an obesity epidemic that can lead to an epidemic of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease," added Murr. "As a tool in fighting obesity, bariatric surgery could also help prevent the emergence of widespread liver disease." Kind regards, Dr Baker

14.01.2022 Catch.com.au emailed us this offer: Musashi protein shakes for $12! Weekend special! https://www.catch.com.au//4-x-6pk-musashi-high-protein-sh/

13.01.2022 An uplifting comment recieved on our page late last year: Just had my 6 month check up with Dr Baker. It went great. Reached another milestone in weight loss 84.3% excess weight now gone. I feel fantastic, I just have so much energy to do everything I couldnt do before. Im going swimming and wearing togs without a massive t shirt to hide my body. Im now wearing size 14 instead of size 24 plus. Thank you again and again for helping me to achieve my weight loss goals and portion control to become my reality. Im working on that remaining 15.3%. So bring it on... 2015.

12.01.2022 Thank you everyone for liking our new Facebook page! Feel welcome to write reviews to post here or share our page with friends. I love knowing that lives are changing for the better after bariatric surgery, it lifts my spirit and fills my heart. Have a fantastic day. Dr Baker (Sam).

12.01.2022 A wonderful message we received: I had my check up with Doctor Baker on Tuesday. It has been 7 months since my surgery and Doctor Baker told me that I have now lost 100% of my excess weight! I sat in my car after I left the consultation and cried my eyes out! I am so happy! I am so glad that I decided to have my sleeve! I wish you could understand how much you have changed my life!

11.01.2022 Thank you for joining our Reward for Effort Program. We are very excited that two of you have reached 100% excess weight loss! Your $150.00 gift cards to celebrate your success were posted on Friday. We have received some photographs to share on this page and we will have them available to view in the coming week.... Have a fantastic weekend.

10.01.2022 Masquerade Themed Trivia Night raising funds for Childrens Cancer Research - One table sponsored by North Queensland Obesity Surgery Centre is available. First ten to accept this invitation via our Facebook page will be our guests. The Townsville to Cairns Charity Bike Ride is in its 16th year in 2014, and Team Platypus are holding a trivia night this Saturday. Ticket sales close today, and we still have some tables available if anyone is interested. The night will inclu...de entertainment, buffet dinner, drinks package and a Charity Auction with approximately 20 items and other prizes. All proceeds go to the Childrens Cancer Institute. If you are interested in attending, please message me via this Facebook page and we will reply. Remember, the first ten will receive a ticket or two with compliments of North Queensland Obesity Surgery Centre. Please be very selective with the buffet dinner. Have a great night. Megan Baker

10.01.2022 Congratulations Wayne! Your Reward for Effort gift card is in the mail today! Have a fantastic weekend.

09.01.2022 Wonderful progress to share: I had my post op appointment with Dr. Baker today and so far in have lost 24.6kg I feel amazing. Thank you so much for helping me change my life and put me on the right track to a healthy, active new me. Thank you for your message and congratulations. Enjoy your Reward for Effort gift card in the mail for you today!... Megan

09.01.2022 Obesity is now considered a chronic disease by the World Health Organisation. If you would like to achieve and maintain your goal weight, while improving your health, quality of life and life expectancy. Telephone: 1300 WEIGH LESS and start the conversations that will positively change your life. If you are obese, then the chances are that you have exhausted every weight loss option available, to the point where it may seem like there are no alternatives. Dieting, exercise, a...nd medication have long been regarded as the conventional methods to achieve weight loss. These efforts may be successful in the short term, but the results rarely last and weight is often regained with interest within one to two years. This translates into what is commonly called the yo-yo syndrome, where weight is continually gained and lost, increasing the probability of serious health consequences. At North Queensland Obesity Surgery Centre, well help you get there, and stay there. Our practice is a purpose built facility for the surgical management of morbid obesity. The long-term success of obesity surgery is dependent on having a multidisciplinary team of professionals who work together with the goal of providing safe and effective weight-loss surgery, comprehensive education, lifestyle modification, and ongoing follow-up and support. We utilise equipment specifically designed for bariatric patients including examination beds and weight scales. Laparoscopic procedures are performed at the Mater Hospital, Pimlico and endoscopic procedures are also performed at the Townsville Day Surgery. At times, procedures are carried out at other medical facilities. See more

09.01.2022 Good morning! We have our Facebook messages back! Since early September we have been unable to reply to your messages and I am sorry about that. Now, we can! There are some terrific before and after photographs to be posted to our albums. Thank you for sending them in.... Reward for Effort gift cards are on their way to you in the mail over the next week or so and we hope you enjoy treating yourself. Have a terrific day. Megan Baker

08.01.2022 An exciting and uplifting message we received today to share with you and your friends: Two year check-up with Dr Baker today and wow what a journey. Took my jeans with me that I wore into surgery. Size 22-12. 135.5kg-75kg. I cant believe how far Ive come. For anyone on the fence, meet Dr Baker and his team. The entire journey has been supportive and rewarding. Im now in control of my life for the first time ever and Im never looking back. The follow up care is great. Dr... Baker still sees me every 6 months now to help me stay on track when others I know with different surgeons havent seen theirs since 6months post op. Only downside is not being able to wear my wedding rings for the past 18months. Finally getting them resized in time for my 13th wedding anniversary and they are going down 4 sizes! From the bottom of my heart thank you Dr Baker xxx See more

08.01.2022 Thank you for writing these wonderful reviews on our page. We are thrilled you are achieving your weight loss goals. We are here to help you get there and stay there.

08.01.2022 Dave had a Gastric Sleeve with Dr Baker in 2015 and went from 200kg to 105.6 kgs. He says: "The best thing about having surgery was being able to start living a happy and healthy life style. I found things became easier, even just little things like being able to tie your shoes without being out of breath, going shopping and not worrying about things not fitting. It really is an all round better life! ". Well done Dave!

08.01.2022 Dr Samuel Baker Ph: (07) 4725 2833 Fax: (07) 4725 0223 Mobile: 0414 557 302 A/H: 1300 WEIGH LESS... [email protected] www.nqobesitysurgery.com.au See more

06.01.2022 One of the reasons Dr Baker knows the surgery works is he’s had it himself. He has lost 45 kilograms. Attached is a story that was published in Duo Magazine in August 2017.

05.01.2022 A comment to share from a NQOSC patient earlier this morning. "I underwent the surgery about 2 years ago. I could barely walk and was symptomatic of dangerous condition. I have just completed a Camino across Spain and toured Israel. It really can be life saving and life changing. Certainly worth a call. This is an unsolicited comment."

05.01.2022 Happy Friday everyone! We have received alot of correspondence through our Facebook page which is terrific. Please dont be shy to send a message so we can message back. You have LIKED us and we love that but without a message from you we cant write back. Also, if you have some photographs of yourselves enjoying your happy, healthier bodys and souls, send them to us and we will try to load them into our photo section of the page. No pressure, just if you want to share, we... are here for YOU! Have a great weekend!

04.01.2022 Evidence proves regular follow up appointments increase successful results for surgical weight loss patients and interventional weight loss patients (balloon). SKYPE connect is now available for NQOSC post surgery follow up appointments. We have dedicated a SKYPE account for our patients who reside or work outside Townsville suburbs who need appointment flexibility. ... If you would like to use this service, please email [email protected] or telephone (07) 47252833 to arrange this service when your next follow up appointment is due. WELL HELP YOU GET THERE AND STAY THERE!

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03.01.2022 Congratulations Jill! You are our first Reward for Effort gift card recipient! We will send you a card in the mail shortly.

02.01.2022 March 2015 Duo Magazine is now available to read online at http://www.duomagazine.com.au/

02.01.2022 Duo Magazine, March 2013. Russ Hinneberg Congratulations Russ!

01.01.2022 A message to share with you: I had my 12 month post op appointment with Dr Baker on Tuesday and Im thrilled as I am now half the size I was 12 months ago. Thanks to Dr Bakers help I have gone from 115kg to 58kg, feeling happier and healthier than I have since having my kids 30 years ago. I could not have done it without Dr Baker and his fantastic staff Thank you xo... Thank you for sharing your excitement and achievement. You are an inspiration!

28.12.2021 Motivation Monday stars needed! Want to share your journey & motivate others? email [email protected] Monday stars needed! Want to share your journey & motivate others? email [email protected]