Dr James Askew

Dr James Askew At James Askew Medical we provide a caring and professional team approach as we work with you to achieve your weight loss goals.

On our last trip to our Hervey Bay clinic we stopped by and caught up with the doctors, nurses and staff at Francis Fami...
09/10/2022

On our last trip to our Hervey Bay clinic we stopped by and caught up with the doctors, nurses and staff at Francis Family Doctors in Maryborough.

We were fortunate enough not only to learn of the history the stunning heritage listed building at 310 Kent Street (formerly The Francis Hotel) but to discuss bariatric surgery over lunch.

While all surgeries are performed at The Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital, we travel to our satellite clinics in Hervey Bay and Caboolture to meet with new and existing patients to provide pre and post-operative appointments closer to home.

Swipe to see the Mary Poppins statue, across the road from the Francis Family Doctors’ practice.
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Their meal, my bari meal. Same-same, just different portions. —————————————————————
03/10/2022

Their meal, my bari meal. Same-same, just different portions.

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Life after weight loss surgery can be challenging when food was such an important part of how we may have previously soc...
01/09/2022

Life after weight loss surgery can be challenging when food was such an important part of how we may have previously socialised and celebrated. Here are some activities to consider after bariatric surgery.


NSV: “Last month I climbed Mount Ngungun.” It is the sixth tallest of the Glass House Mountains at 253 m. It has a well ...
11/08/2022

NSV: “Last month I climbed Mount Ngungun.” It is the sixth tallest of the Glass House Mountains at 253 m. It has a well maintained walking trail to the summit that affords good views. The trail from carpark is not as steep as the higher mountains and is open to beginners.


When possible, order from the side menu at breakfast and brunch. Add the halloumi, ditch the sourdough. Trust me, your t...
11/08/2022

When possible, order from the side menu at breakfast and brunch. Add the halloumi, ditch the sourdough. Trust me, your tastebuds will thank you.


Self care is an important part of looking after yourself. If you cannot justify the salon or spa experience, splurge on ...
11/08/2022

Self care is an important part of looking after yourself. If you cannot justify the salon or spa experience, splurge on a face mask ($5.95) and a conditioning treatment for your hair ($6.50). This was the most fun I had in ages.

Self care doesn’t need to cost the earth. Carve out those 30-40 minutes for yourself. You deserve it.


Afternoon snack attack.When planning fails (let’s be honest, it catches most of us out at some point!), most service sta...
09/09/2021

Afternoon snack attack.

When planning fails (let’s be honest, it catches most of us out at some point!), most service stations and cafes now stock apples and bananas, high protein yoghurts, nuts and even cheddar cheese and cracker snack packs.

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Winter sun at the beach. What helps get you through these cold months? ☀️
27/07/2021

Winter sun at the beach. What helps get you through these cold months? ☀️

Easy-peasy Chia flavoured overnight oats. They are so good Kye our Practice Manager eats these most days! Overnight Oat...
23/07/2021

Easy-peasy Chia flavoured overnight oats. They are so good Kye our Practice Manager eats these most days!

Overnight Oats Recipe
(Easy Vegan swaps noted below)

Ingredients:
🔸 1/2 cup rolled oats or quick oats
🔸 1 teaspoon chia seeds
🔸 1 teaspoon Arkadia Low Sugar Chai
🔸 1/2 scoop Feel Good flavourless protein powder
🔸 1/2 cup fat reduced milk
🔸 2-3 dollops of YoPro vanilla yoghurt

Method:
Pop all dry ingredients into a jar and stir.
Pop in the fridge for at least 12hours.
Eat and enjoy!

🔸 Tip: The dry ingredients can be made ahead of time and kept in the pantry.
🔸 Tip: Several days can be made and kept in the fridge at once, pending the expiry date of the milk and yoghurt you use!

Vegan swaps:
🔹 Vegan swap: Arkadia Chai Tea Vegan
🔹 Vegan swap: Your preferred pea, soy or rice protein powder
🔹 Vegan swap: coconut yoghurt
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Easy-peasy Chia flavoured overnight oats. They are so easy to make in advance and tasty that Kye in our rooms eats thes...
23/07/2021

Easy-peasy Chia flavoured overnight oats. They are so easy to make in advance and tasty that Kye in our rooms eats these most days.

Overnight Oats Recipe
(Easy Vegan swaps noted below)

Ingredients:
🔸 1/2 cup rolled oats or quick oats
🔸 1 teaspoon chia seeds
🔸 1 teaspoon Arkadia Low Sugar Chai
🔸 1/2 scoop Feel Good flavourless protein powder
🔸 1/2 cup fat reduced milk
🔸 2-3 dollops of YoPro vanilla flavoured yoghurt

Method:
Pop all dry ingredients into a jar and stir.
Pop in the fridge for at least 12hours.
Eat and enjoy!

🔸 Tip: The dry ingredients can be made ahead of time and kept in the pantry.
🔸 Tip: Several days can be made and kept in the fridge at once, pending the expiry date of the milk and yoghurt you use!

Vegan swaps:
🔹 Vegan swap: Arkadia Chai Tea Vegan
🔹 Vegan swap: Your preferred pea, soy or rice protein powder
🔹 Vegan swap: coconut yoghurt
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The face under the mask! All ready (coffee in hand!) to welcome you into the Practice and discuss your individual needs ...
20/07/2021

The face under the mask! All ready (coffee in hand!) to welcome you into the Practice and discuss your individual needs to work with you toward a better quality of life.


Before work and weekend walks with Juno.
20/07/2021

Before work and weekend walks with Juno.


After laparoscopic (keyhole surgery) you may experience should tip, shoulder blade or sternum pain. You may well be thin...
20/07/2021

After laparoscopic (keyhole surgery) you may experience should tip, shoulder blade or sternum pain. You may well be thinking, “Why do my shoulders hurt if the operation was on my stomach?”.

At the time of surgery carbon dioxide gas is pumped into your abdomen to inflate the area. Inflating your abdomen allows the surgeon to see your organs more clearly and gives them more room to work.

This gas can remain in the abdomen which, in turn, can irritate the phrenic nerve which has origins in the diaphragm and nerve endings in the shoulder.

The best advice we have for our patients experiencing shoulder tip pain is to move.
Walk around your hospital room or do laps of the ward. If you feel as though you can sit up in bed, move to the chair beside your bed. Once home if the pain persists, take gentle walks around the house, to the letterbox or around the block.

Our staff are attending a bariatric education conference today. Our dietitians, team psychologist and administration sta...
22/03/2021

Our staff are attending a bariatric education conference today. Our dietitians, team psychologist and administration staff are looking forward to learning lots at the Bariatric Integrated Health Roadshow!

If you contact our rooms today, please we appreciate your patience and we will return your calls and messages tomorrow.
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Do you enjoy these little slimy sea molluscs called oysters?Did you know that each oyster can have up to 2g of protein?W...
15/03/2021

Do you enjoy these little slimy sea molluscs called oysters?

Did you know that each oyster can have up to 2g of protein?

While we can’t speak for their aphrodisiac properties, they are a rich source of vitamin D, copper, zinc, iron and vitamin B12 amongst other nutrients.
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Together we can make a healthier future.Obesity is not just a lifestyle choice, or due to a lack of willpower or self-co...
03/03/2021

Together we can make a healthier future.

Obesity is not just a lifestyle choice, or due to a lack of willpower or self-control.

There is no one cause for obesity. The root causes are often a complex mix of dietary, lifestyle, genetic, psychological, sociocultural, economic and environmental factors.

Obesity is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and stroke, and various forms of cancer.

Surgery is often a last resort for patients and often carries with it a stigma within our community. We believe that obesity needs to be addressed by a multidisciplinary team and aim to support our patients choosing to proceed to metabolic surgery with a three year plan including ongoing surgeon review and both dietitian and psychological support. Through the tools of surgery and education we believe that we can help beat obesity within our community and many of the health concerns that come with it.

You can read more about World Obesity Day over at The Obesity Collective: www.obesityaustralia.org

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With about 6 grams of protein apiece, eggs are an excellent source of this vital nutrient.Pictured here, 2 eggs scramble...
01/03/2021

With about 6 grams of protein apiece, eggs are an excellent source of this vital nutrient.

Pictured here, 2 eggs scrambled with salt, pepper, one tablespoon of sour cream and a basil leaf (purely for aesthetic purposes!).

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Do you meal prep for days that you know that you will be on the go? What snacks do you reach for during your day?———————...
11/02/2021

Do you meal prep for days that you know that you will be on the go? What snacks do you reach for during your day?
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Suite 7, 3 Doherty Street
Birtinya, QLD
4575

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 1pm

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About James Askew Medical

At James Askew Medical we provide a caring and professional team approach as we work with you to achieve your weight loss goals. We are sure that you will find our multidisciplinary team of specialist surgeon, dietitians, psychologist, exercise physiologist, and experienced administration staff to be warm, welcoming and supportive.

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We are committed to long-term results. To ensure your success we closely follow our patients throughout their weight loss journey. Our weight loss surgery package includes seven dietitian appointments, two post-operative psychology appointments and regular on-going medical review appointments that are bulk billed. In addition to your regular clinic visits, we offer support group meetings with guest speakers covering various topics to help keep you on track.