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      The Truth About Fat
      Surgeon Gabriel Weston discovers the surprising truth about why so many people are piling on the pounds, and how to fight the fat epidemic.

      The Truth About Fat

      22 May 2013

      Surgeon Gabriel Weston discovers the surprising truth about why so many people are piling on the pounds, and how to fight the fat epidemic.

      She discovers the hidden battles of hormones that control people's appetites, and sees the latest surgery that fundamentally changes what a patient wants to eat by altering how their brains work.

      Gabriel is shocked to find out that when it comes to being overweight, it is not always your fault you are fat.

      Horizon (BBC) 2012 - The Truth about Fat from Kevin McDonald on Vimeo.

       

      Please Contact Melbourne Bariatrics on 03 9770 7189 for more information or to make an appointment.

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      How much does it cost?
      Basically, at Melbourne Bariatrics Peninsula, a Gap fee for most bariatric surgery applies. The gaps fees for a Sleeve are $6400. Revision surgery fees vary.
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      A range of payment plans are available.
      These include standard payment through Private Health Cover, No gap covered by Supported Health, Self funded and Using your Superannuation.
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      Which operation you choose should be the safest operation that suits you. In a nutshell, Bands are the safest, Sleeves have the most natural eating style, & Bypasses achieve the greatest weight loss. They are all done laparoscopically (keyhole).
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