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Siva Gounder - Perth Weight Loss and Surgery

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Siva Gounder - Perth Weight Loss and Surgery

We are committed to providing you the best bariatric surgery experience and weight loss results. Mr.

Siva Gounder (FRACCS, MS MRCSEd) is a specialist weight loss surgeon and the head of bariatric surgeons at Perth Weight Loss and Surgery. He also consults at Perth Specialist Centre and operates at Hollywood Private Hospital. If you decide to undergo weight loss surgery, you will work closely with Mr. Gounder and the Perth Weight Loss team to achieve your weight loss and long-term health goals. Here from past patients in our private weight loss group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/PerthWeightlossandSurgeryGroup

22/03/2026

Muscle isn’t just about strength.

It’s one of the body’s most important metabolic organs.

Skeletal muscle plays a key role in:
• glucose regulation
• insulin sensitivity
• inflammatory balance
• long-term metabolic health

That matters in obesity care.

When muscle mass declines, insulin resistance can worsen and metabolic stability becomes harder to maintain.

Preserving and, where appropriate, rebuilding muscle supports better regulation both before and after treatment.

That’s why resistance-based exercise is an important part of comprehensive, multidisciplinary care.

(Source: Professor Robert Newton, Exercise as Cancer Medicine – Part 3: Skeletal Muscle as a Metabolic and Endocrine Organ, February 2026)

16/03/2026

Your first consultation is not about choosing a procedure. It is about understanding your health history, previous attempts, medical needs and long-term goals.

From there, we recommend the pathway that is clinically most appropriate for you.

In 2025, 89% of patients assessed were clinically suited to surgical treatment, while 11% achieved better outcomes through medically supported weight loss management.

Both options are valid and available in Australia.
The difference is suitability.

Our role is to guide you safely, responsibly and with long-term support.

13/03/2026

Weight challenges are often oversimplified as a matter of lifestyle or willpower.

When this happens, many people blame themselves and delay seeking the support that could help them move forward.

Understanding the biological, environmental and behavioural factors involved shifts the conversation from blame to personalised care and long-term support.

Because effective obesity care requires more than one solution. It requires the right team and the right approach.

09/03/2026

“Will I ever enjoy food again?”

It’s a question many people ask before starting treatment.

Food is emotional. Social. Cultural.
Change can feel scary.

With the right clinical guidance and support, most people learn new ways of eating that feel sustainable and satisfying over time.

Conversations about treatment should be honest, balanced, and individual.

If you’re exploring your options, speaking with a qualified health professional can help you understand what’s right for you.

Contact us today ☎️ (08) 6245 6343

07/03/2026

Considering your next step? Start with understanding.

A body composition assessment allows us to look beyond the scale and gather meaningful data that may guide safe, individualised care.

For many patients, this clarity supports more confident conversations about appropriate treatment pathways.

Every person’s health journey is unique. A thorough consultation helps determine what’s right for you.

04/03/2026

If obesity were just about willpower, the numbers wouldn’t be rising.

More than 1 billion people are living with obesity today.
By 2035, that number is projected to reach nearly half the global population.

This is not just an adult issue.
Over 400 million children and adolescents are already affected worldwide.

Obesity does not occur in isolation. Poverty, stigma, unequal access to healthcare, food systems, and our environments all shape health across a lifetime.

This World Obesity Day (4 March), we stand for understanding obesity as a complex, chronic condition - and for improving access to evidence-based care.

Changing the story starts with compassion, not blame.

02/03/2026

A small action, repeated daily?
That creates impact.

Weight loss is not built on short bursts of intensity.
It is built on consistent, guided action over time.

With Shane, our Exercise Physiologist, we focus on movement that is sustainable, structured and realistic, so progress lasts.

Consistency outweighs intensity.

28/02/2026

Cost is often part of the conversation when considering weight loss treatment.

Medications such as Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro can range from a few hundred dollars per month, depending on the type and dosage. Over time, this may equate to several thousand dollars per year.

Surgical treatment involves a one-off procedural cost, which varies depending on private health cover and individual circumstances.

The most important factor is not cost alone.
It is clinical suitability, safety and long-term outcomes.

During your consultation, we assess your health history, goals and medical needs before recommending the pathway that is right for you.

Both options are valid. The right one depends on you.

24/02/2026

Obesity is an illness, not a choice

Obesity is a complex medical condition influenced by genetics, hormones, environment, mental health, and metabolism.

It is not about “lack of willpower” or “trying harder”.

That’s why effective treatment starts with medical assessment, personalised care, and long-term support, not judgement.

20/02/2026

Not feeling 100% confident yet?

Uncertainty is common when you’re considering treatment options, lifestyle changes, or medical support.

That’s why our consultations focus on education, understanding, and personalised assessment, so you can make decisions that feel right for you.

Support starts with honest conversations.

19/02/2026

Surgery or medication. What’s the difference?

Both can be used in weight management, but they work in different ways and suit different people.

Weight-loss medications can support weight loss while treatment continues, and ongoing care is often needed to help maintain results.

Bariatric surgery has the strongest long-term evidence for larger and more durable weight loss, particularly for people with more severe obesity and obesity-related health conditions.

At Perth Weight Loss Surgery, treatment pathways are based on your medical history, current health, and individual clinical assessment.

17/02/2026

Wondering what your first appointment involves?

It may include simple movement checks and mobility assessments, alongside discussion and planning.

Wear something comfortable, bring enclosed shoes if you can, and we’ll support you throughout.

Address

42 Great Northern Highway
Midland, WA
6056

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+61861558822

Website

https://perthweightlosssurgery.com.au/

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