Dr Harald Puhalla - Weight Loss Operation Specialist

12/12/2025

As we approach the end of the year and the festivities start to ram up for Christmas and the New Year, today is Dr Puhalla's last clinic day of the year!

Dr Puhalla will be taking a well deserved break to come back refreshed and ready to tackle 2026 😄

Here is some outtakes of Dr Puhalla and the team from the behind the scenes filming 🎥🎬

10/12/2025

Did you know that the liver is the only organ in the body that can regrow after damage or partial removal 🤔💭

Monitoring liver function is an important part of any general or weight-related medical plan. It's very simple to do to ensure that you are at your healthiest 🌱✨

Swipe to see more 👀 👉🏻

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📧 admin@weightlossoperation.com.au
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Dr Harald Puhalla
MD, FRACS
MED0000976858
Senior Bariatric, General & Hepatobiliary Surgeon

📌 All treatments carry risk, a second opinion from a qualified practitioner is recommended. Individual results may vary. This information is general in nature and does not replace personalised medical advice. Every patient's journey is unique and outcomes vary based on individual factors, including anatomy, lifestyle and healing.

08/12/2025

Julie and Sarah are our inhouse dietitans who have a crucial role in patients weight loss journey's 👩🏻‍🦳 🫐🥕

Here is an overview of thier role and how they help patients!

📲 (07) 5667 9766
📧 admin@weightlossoperation.com.au

Dr Harald Puhalla
MD, FRACS
MED0000976858
Senior Bariatric, General & Hepatobiliary Surgeon

📌 All treatments carry risk, a second opinion from a qualified practitioner is recommended. Individual results may vary. This information is general in nature and does not replace personlaised medical advice. Every patient's journey is unique and outcomes vary based on individual factors, including anatomy, lifetstyle and healing.

05/12/2025

Gallstones & Metabolic Health 🧬👨🏻‍⚕️

Gallstones can happen to anyone and develop when bile becomes unbalanced. Changes in metabolism, diet and weight may increase this risk over time.

Dr Harald Puhalla specialises in Robotic and Laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery.

Swipe through to see how the gallbladder works and what to discuss with your doctor if you're experiencing symptoms!

Dr Harald Puhalla
MD, FRACS
MED0000976858
Senior Bariatric, General & Hepatobiliary Surgeon

📲 (07) 5667 9766
📧 admin@weightlossoperation.com.au

📌All treatments carry risk, a second opinion from a qualified practitioner is recommended. Individual results may vary. This information is general in nature and does not replace personalised medical advice. Every patient's journey is unique and outcomes vary based on individual factors, including anatomy, lifestyle and healing.

25/11/2025

🤔💭 Did you know that there are over 20 different types of hernias ? Did you also know that many people are currently living with a hernia and just don't know it!

Here is a breakdown of the 6 most common hernias we see patient's for and what to look out for!

👉🏻 Inguinal
👉🏻 Umbilical
👉🏻 Incisional
👉🏻 Femoral
👉🏻 Epigastric
👉🏻 Hiatus

Dr Harald Puhalla operates laparoscopically or robotically to minimise your recovery time so that you are able get back to going about your daily life pain free!

If you are experiencing pain and discomfort, ensure you get checked out by a qualified practitioner to make sure you aren't suffering from a hernia 👩🏻‍⚕️

Call our friendly team to discuss your options
📲(07) 5667 9766
📧 admin@generalsurgerygoldcoast.com.au

Dr Harald Puhalla
MD, FRACS
MED0000976858
Senior Bariatric, General & Hepatobiliary Surgeon

📌 All treatments carry risk, a second opinion from a qualified practitioner is recommended. Individual results mays vary. This information is general in nature and does not replace personalised medical advice. Every patient's journey is unique and outcomes vary based on individual factors, including anatomy, lifestyle and healing

20/11/2025

At some point during your weight loss journey your weight will eventually plateau. This is very common for most patient's to experience around 1 - 2 years after surgery.

There are multiple reasons as to why this could be happening:
🥗 Diet and portion sizes have slightly gone off track
🏃🏻‍♀️ Not engaging in regular exercise
🧠 Stress factors and life events

This is why the Fresh Start Program is included in all our packages to help support patient's to get back on track with support for up to 2 years.

Dr Harald Puhalla
MD, FRACS
MED0000976858
Senior Bariatric, General & Hepatobiliary Surgeon

📌 All treatments carry risk, a second opinion from a qualified practitioner is recommended. individual results may vary. This information is general in nature and does not replace personalised medical advice. Every patient's journey is unique and outcomes vary based on individual factors, including anatomy, lifestyle and healing.

17/11/2025

The gallbladder plays a key role in digesting fats. Certain factors - including rapid weight fluctuations and dietary patterns - can influence gallbladder health.

Gallstones may form in the bile ducts creating blockages which can result in pain when eating fatty or spicy foods which can trigger 'attacks'.

How to resolve gallstones is to have your gallbladder removed or the stones removed from your bile duct. Patient's who have had weight loss surgery may experience this.

📲 (07) 5667 9766
📧 admin@weightlossoperation.com.au

Dr Harald Puhalla
MD, FRACS
Senior Bariatric, General & Hepatobiliary Surgeon
MED0000976858

📌 All treatments carry risk, a second opinion from a qualified practitioner is recommended. Individual results may vary. This information is general in nature and does not replace personalised medial advice. Every patient's journey is unique and outcomes vary based on individual factors, including anatomy, lifestyle and healing.
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11/11/2025

Wanting to break the cycle of constantly battling with your weight? Do you have private health cover? You may be eligible for gastric sleeve surgery.

Considering weight loss surgery could be the step you need to take in the right direction to regain your health and confidence🌱✨

Specialising in weight loss we provide holistic personalised health care ensuring that you reach your goals 🎯

Our team can you help understand:
✅ Eligibility and assessment process
✅ Risks and recovery
✅ How private health insurance can assist with costs

Together we can navigate your individual needs to create a tailored plan to help you achieve and sustain long-term lasting weight loss results.

📲Speak with our today today to learn more about weight loss surgery and what options are available for you!

Your Health. Our Priority

Dr Harald Puhalla
MD,FRACS
Senior Bariatric, General & Hepatobiliary Surgeon
MED0000976858

📌All treatments carry risk. Individual results may vary. This information is general in nature and does not replace personalised medical advice. Seek guidance from a qualified health professional. Every patient’s journey is unique and outcomes vary based on individual factors, including anatomy, lifestyle and healing.

11/11/2025

🧬 Hormones are one of the many factors that play a role in influencing your appetite and fullness.

Ghrelin also known as the 'hunger hormone' is located within the stomach, weight loss surgery helps to influence the Ghrelin hormone resulting in a reduction of appetite to feel fuller for longer and supporting long-term weight loss management.

Our team are here to help navigate the process and guide you throughout your weight loss journey ✨

📲 (07) 5667 9766
📧 admin@weightlossoperation.com.au

Dr Harald Puhalla
MD, FRACS
MED0000976858

📌 All treatments carry risk, a second opinion from a qualified practitioner is recommended. Individual results may vary. This information is general in nature and does not replace personalised medical advice. Every patient's journey is unique and outcomes vary based on individual factors, including anatomy, lifestyle and healing.

Dr Harald Puhalla is a General Surgeon specalising in Weight Loss with a private practice in Pacific Private Clinic on the Gold Coast.

He operates out of Gold Coast Private Hospital and Pindara Private Hospital.

10/11/2025

In a recent statement from the International Federation for the Surgery of Obseity, have indicated the combination of GLP-1 receptor medications and weight loss surgery combined provide the optimal results for weight loss.

If you are looking into medications or surgery to help with your weight management, speak to Dr Puhalla to discuss what treatments would be best suited for you!

📲 (07) 5667 9766
📧 admin@weightlossoperation.com.au

Dr Harald Puhalla
MD, FRACS
MED0000976858

📌 All treatments carry risk, a second opinion from a qualifed practitioner is recommended. Individual results may vary. This information is general in nature and does not replace personalised medical advice. Every patient's journey is unique and outcomes vary based on individual factors, including anatomy, lifestyle and healing.

07/11/2025

👩🏻‍⚕️ Your nurse is with you every step of your journey - from pre-op education following through to post op recovery.

Ali has been a registered nurse since 2007, from starting out as a clinical nurse specialist in paediatrics in Sydney's leading hospital, to leading a team of nurses in the GP world, to dedicating her herself to the field of bariatric and metabolic surgery an area she is deeply passionate about.

Ali's role within our team allow our patient's to feel:
✅ Informed about their health needs
✅ Supported throughout their decision making and journey
✅ Celebrating the wins no matter how small or big they are

Caring for patient's means more than surgery - it's about compassion, safety and teamwork to work towards our patient goals ✨

05/11/2025

🍏 Nutrition after bariatric surgery is vital for recovery, establishing health habits and long-term success

All patients require:
✅ Protein-rich foods
✅ Bariatric specific supplements
✅ Dietitian support

With the guidance and support from our team, balanced nutrition helps maintain strength, energy and wellbeing after surgery.

Dr Harald Puhalla
MD, FRACS
MED0000976858
📲 (07) 5567 9766 | 📧 admin@weightlossoperation.com.au

📌All treatments carry risk, a secind opinion from a qualified practitioner is recommended. Individual results may vary. This information is general in nature and does not replace personalised medical advice. Every patient's journey is unique and outcomes vary based on individual factors, including anatomy, lifestyle and healing.