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Obesity Surgery WA is a trusted Perth based obesity clinic founded by Dr Harsha Chandraratna.

13/12/2025

UP TO 20% OFF HOLIDAY SUPPORT SESSIONS!

Holidays can be a challenging time to stay on track with your health goals.
To help you navigate the silly season with confidence, OSWA is offering limited Holiday Support Sessions with our Perth Dietitian and Exercise Physiologist team.
These sessions will help you:

• Maintain structure through the festive season
• Manage emotional or stress-related eating
• Build a realistic movement plan
• Set yourself up for a strong start in 2026

Limited appointments available on 16 and 17 December, and 6 January.

*OFFER: 20% off combined Dietitian and Exercise Physiologist appointments. Don’t need both? 10% off sessions with either our in-house Dietitian OR Exercise Physiologist.

TO BOOK: Drop us a DM, call 08 9332 0066, or email reception@oswa.com.au.

11/12/2025

Planning a pregnancy after bariatric surgery can be a safer and healthier alternative for those living with overweight or obesity, with lower risks of gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, and complications.

But it’s not a 'set and forget' journey.

You’ll need extra nutrient checks, a tailored eating plan and (ideally) a close relationship with your allied health care team to support you and your baby every step of the way.

🤰 How soon after surgery can you try for a baby?

In the months following bariatric surgery, your body goes through some pretty rapid changes, making pregnancy during this phase risky.

We recommend waiting 12–18 months before trying to conceive, giving your body time to adjust post-surgery and your nutrient stores time to recover.

A little patience now can make a big difference later.

Got questions? We're here to help. Book an obligation-free call back or specialist consultation today.

Obesity Surgery WA | Perth WA | pregnancy & weight loss | pregnancy post-bariatric surgery | pregnancy & obesity | women's health

08/12/2025

Your weight loss and wellbeing journey is both a physical *and* a deeply personal one, and every feeling is valid.

If you're considering bariatric surgery, feelings like fear, anxiety, shame, as well as hope and excitement as you take those steps towards a healthier, more confident future, are all very normal emotions.

At OSWA, you're never alone. Our passionate team of surgeons and allied health professionals will support you every step of the way.

If you're in Perth & ready to take that first step, let's talk. Book a consultation or call back from our patient care team today.

Obesity Surgery WA | Perth WA | bariatric surgery | obesity support | weight loss support | weight loss surgeon

05/12/2025

03/12/2025

Are you on a pre-op diet ahead of weight loss surgery?

Or looking for an easy, delicious way to kickstart weight loss, or support your existing weight loss journey?

Don’t worry, you don't have to survive on shakes alone!

Beyond the Optifast diet (which your specialist or GP may prescribe), there's a whole world of deliciuos low-cal dishes waiting for you to enjoy.

Here's a guide to 4 of our favourite snacks!

🍓 Optifast Strawberry Whip Pudding
Calories: ~225

- 1 1/2 tsp diet strawberry jelly (4.5g)
- 100mL boiling water
- 1 sachet Optifast® Strawberry Milkshake
- 4 chopped strawberries
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
- Icecubes

Blend boiling water with jelly. Add ice cubes to equal 1 cup. Stir until partially set. Remove ice cubes and blend with Optifast® VLCD™ Strawberry Milkshake. Fold in strawberries and lemon juice. Place in bowl and allow to set.

🥒 Green citrus smoothie
Calories: ~110

- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 2 celery sticks, chopped
- 2 lemons, peeled and chopped
- 1 Tab fresh mint leaves
- 1 tsp fresh minced ginger
- 1 cup water
- 2 cps ice cubes

Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

🥬 Kale chips
Calories: ~70 per serve
Serves: 2

- Olive oil spra
- Bunch of kal
- Optonal: dried chilli, garlic powder

Preheat oven to 160C. Wash kale thoroughly and dry. Cut away from stems and into small pieces. Spread over a baking tray lined with baking paper and spray with olive oil and season if desired. Bake for about 10 minutes, keeping a eye on it! (Alt: airfryer at 180C for 3 mins)

🌽 Cauliflower popcorn
Calories: ~70 per serve
Serves: 2

- Olive oil spra
- Cauliflowe
- Herbs/spices of choice: cumin, turmeric, chilli powder, garlic powder
- cury powder, pepper, mixed herbs

Preheat oven to 200C. Break cauliflower into popcorn-sized florets. Spread over baking tray lined with baking paper. Spray cauliflower with oil spray and season as desired. Bake for 20-30 minutes until golden.

🔗 Follow for more tasty ways to make veges your friend while on your pre-op plan or to support weight loss!

Obesity Surgery WA
Perth WA
VLCD
Low calorie
Weight loss support

29/11/2025

Want to feel like 'you' again? OSWA's integrated patient care team can help.

We are a team of:

🥗 Dietitians
🏃‍♀️ Exercise Physiologists
🩺 Specialist Surgeons

all working together to support your long-term health and vitality.

If menopause symptoms are weighing you down, let's talk. Drop us a DM or (if you're in Perth) book a call-back or consult today.

obesity surgery wa | oswa | perth wa | menopause symptoms | menopause support | menopause weight gain | weight loss support

21/11/2025

You’ve tried the diets. The shakes. The cleanses. The gym plans.

And somehow, you always end up back where you started. Or heavier still.

Not being able to reach your goal weight (and keep it off) isn't simply because you’re 'weak'.

It’s because your biology is powerful and, for lots of us, it’s actually working *against* consistent, long-term weight loss.

When you introduce big changes to your biology (like dieting), your hormones shift. Your hunger actually increases at the same time as your metabolism slows down, to protect your weight 'set point'*.

Your weight 'set point' is the bodyweight range your brain and hormones work overtime to defend, adjusting hunger and metabolism to keep you there!

This isn’t failure. It’s science.

Drop us a DM or (if you're in Perth), schedule a call back or consult if you're tired of the rollercoaster and want to learn what’s really going on.

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18/11/2025

Are you on a pre-op diet ahead of weight loss surgery?

Or looking for an easy, delicious way to kickstart weight loss, or support your existing weight loss journey?

Don’t worry, you don't have to survive on shakes alone!

Beyond the Optifast diet (which your specialist or GP may prescribe), there's a whole world of low-cal vegetable dishes waiting for you to enjoy.

Here are 3 of our favourites:

🍄‍🟫 Roasted mushrooms
Calories: ~60 per serve
Serves: 2

- 500g mushrooms
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ teaspoon dried tarragon

Preheat oven to 180C. Place mushrooms in centre of large piece of foil. Top with tarragon and bay leaves. Fold foil into a parcel and bake for 10-15 minutes.

🥦 Broccoli and snow pea stir fry
Calories: ~90 per serve
Serves: 2

- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 brown onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- ½ head broccoli, cut into florets
- 100g snow peas
- ½ tablespoon oyster sauce
- ½ tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon chilli sauce

Cook onion, garlic, ginger and water in hot pan until onion is translucent. Add broccoli and snow peas and cook until softened. Stir through more water (if needed) and sauces.

🫑 Vegetable kebabs
Calories: ~115 per serve
Serves: 4

- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 3 capsicum (any colour!), diced
- 1 red onion, cut into thin wedges
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups mushrooms, diced

Combine ingredients in a sealed plastic bag. Thread vegetables onto skewers, reserving the marinade. Grill over medium-hot heat (basting occasionally with marinade) for 20 minutes or until tender.

🔗 Follow for more tasty ways to make veges your friend while on your pre-op plan or to support weight loss!

Obesity Surgery WA
Perth WA
VLCD
Low calorie
Weight loss support

14/11/2025

Did you know, 1 in 15 Australian adults have diabetes?

Of those, 75% have experienced anxiety, depression, or another mental health condition because of their diabetes.

Even more (80%) have experienced diabetes burnout at some point since they were diagnosed.

Mostly, they suffer in silence.

This World Diabetes Day (14 November), the theme is 'Diabetes and the workplace', and we are proud to shine a spotlight of support on the daily challenges the millions of Aussies with diabetes face managing their condition in the workplace, including stigma, discrimination, and exclusion.

Are you an employer? Could you better support your diabetic employees in your workplace? We encourage you to start a conversation today.

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Sources:
worlddiabetesday.org
abs.gov.au

10/11/2025

How soon after weight loss surgery is it realistic to be trying for a baby?

The short answer: at least 1yr after your birth

At around a year post-partum, your post-partum weight loss is likely to have plateued. But it's never too early to be optimising your nutrition and health... especially if you are planning a pregnancy!

Research shows that babies are more likely to face potential problems if mum has had gastric bypass surgery, rather than a sleeve gastrectomy.

The good news is, there are no known major impacts on babies' long-term outlooks, regardless of which type of bariatric surgery mum has had.

💡 Specialist tip:

Be pragmatic. If you are post-op (or considering bariatric surgery) and planning a pregnancy, optimising your health and nutrition should be your priority.

Need help or advice? OSWA's passionate allied health and specialist teams are dedicated to working together and with you to achieve the best possible outcome, for you *and* your future babies.

Obesity Surgery WA
Perth WA
Weight loss
Pregnancy

07/11/2025

Are you confused about how much protein you're getting each day?

Eating 100g chicken doesn't mean you are getting 100g of protein.

Eggs are often referred to as a 'good' source of protein, but did you know that a single egg only contains ~5g of protein?

Protein powders aren’t magic. They only help if your total daily protein intake is right.

Here's a handy reference guide to a few everyday protein sources.

100g cooked meat, chicken = ~20g protein
120g fish = ~25g protein
1/2 cup mince meat = ~25g protein
95g tin tuna = ~15g protein
1 slice ham (25g) = ~4g protein
1 egg = ~6g protein
1/2 cup legumes = ~7g protein
1/4 cup nuts = ~8g protein
1 slice cheese (20g) = ~5g protein
200mL milk = ~8g protein
170g high protein yoghurt = ~15g protein
170g plain vanilla yoghurt = 7g protein

How does your diet stack up?

If you'd like some help balancing your nutrition or diet, or kickstarting a weight loss program, why not book a call back or consult today with one of our passionate patient care team today.

Obesity Surgery WA
Perth WA
Protein
Nutrition
Weightloss

04/11/2025

Are you on a very low-calorie diet (VLCD) ahead of weight loss surgery?

Looking for an easy, delicious way to kickstart weight loss, or support your existing weight loss journey?

Don’t worry, you don't have to survive on shakes alone!

Beyond the Optifast diet (which your specialist or GP may prescribe), there's a whole world of low-cal vegetable dishes waiting for you to enjoy.

Low-cal salads like the two below will add fibre to your diet, help keep hunger in check, and keep your digestion moving smoothly.

🍅 Tomato Salsa
Calories: ~100 total
2 ripe tomatoes
1 Lebanese cucumber
1/2 red onion
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon parsley
1 tablespoon coriander
1 small red chilli, seeded (if you like it 🌶️)
Chop/dice everything finely, mix, and enjoy. Keep covered in fridge for 2-3 days.

🥬 Vietnamese Coleslaw
Calories: ~200 total incl. dressing
2 carrots, sliced into ribbons
1 cup green cabbage, shredded
1 cup red cabbage, shredded
1 yellow capsicum, thinly sliced
1 cup bean sprouts
2 spring onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves

🍋‍🟩 Dressing
1/4 cup lime juice
1 clove crushed garlic
1 Tab soy sauce

Place vegetables into a bowl and toss to combine. Combine dressing ingredients in a screw-top jar and shake to combine. Drizzle over salad, and enjoy.

🔗 Follow for more tasty ways to make veges your friend while on your pre-op plan or to support weight loss!

Obesity Surgery WA
Perth WA
VLCD
Low calorie
Weight loss support

Address

Suite 27, 1st Floor, St John Of God Medical Centre, 100 Murdoch Drive, Murdoch
Perth, WA
6150

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61893320066

Website

https://www.obesitysurgerywa.com.au/

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