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Whether it's 5kg or 50kg to lose, we can help you achieve it and be healthy

Advanced weight loss through minimally invasive surgery

Dr. Andrea Ooi is a dedicated surgeon who brings with her more than 20 years of medical experience. She has helped many individuals achieve and sustain their ideal weight through bariatric surgery over the years. She is also a known expert in obesity and metabolic management and has published more than ten research articles and presentations

related to this highly specialised field. She is a committee member in the Malaysia Metabolic and Bariatric Society and member of the The Obesity Society, the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders. She was a Committee Member in the QAP Hospital Selayang as a supervisor in the Special Task for the accreditation program in Surgery Department. Dr Andrea is also a visiting lecturer at the Academy for Family Physician of Malaysia. She also lectures at the University for Institute of Teknologi MARA and Penang Medical College.

15/08/2025

Preparing for Bariatric Surgery: What You Should Do Before the Big Day

Bariatric surgery isn’t just about the operation itself — success begins before you enter the operating theatre. The better prepared you are, the smoother your recovery and the better your long-term results.

Here’s what to focus on in the weeks leading up to surgery:

1. Pre-Surgery Diet & Weight Loss
• Your surgeon or dietitian may put you on a low-calorie or liver-shrinkage diet.
• Even a small weight loss can make the surgery safer and reduce complications.

2. Quit Smoking & Limit Alcohol
• Smoking delays healing and increases complication risks. Ideally, stop at least 4–6 weeks before surgery.
• Alcohol can irritate the stomach lining and affect recovery.

3. Build Healthy Habits Now
• Start eating slowly, chewing thoroughly, and avoiding high-sugar/high-fat foods.
• Practise mindful eating — it will be crucial after surgery.

4. Exercise Within Your Ability
• Even light walking improves circulation, lung function, and recovery speed.
• If you have mobility limitations, ask your doctor for safe activity options.

5. Mental & Emotional Preparation
• Bariatric surgery changes more than your stomach — it changes your lifestyle.
• Consider joining a support group, speaking to a counsellor, or connecting with others who have been through it.

6. Plan Your Recovery Environment
• Arrange time off work, organise your home for easy movement, and prepare your first weeks’ worth of soft foods and supplements.

Remember: The surgery is just a tool. The habits you start before surgery are the same ones that will carry you through for life. Invest in your preparation — your future self will thank you.

01/08/2025

Bolehkah Berat Naik Balik Selepas Pembedahan Bariatrik?

Jawapannya: Ya

Pembedahan bariatrik berkesan untuk penurunan berat badan, tetapi ia memerlukan usaha berterusan untuk mengekalkannya. Walaupun pembedahan akan mengurangkan kapasiti perut dan mengubah cara tubuh menyerap makanan, kenaikan berat badan semula masih boleh berlaku.

Kenapa Berat Boleh Naik Semula?

1. Adaptasi Fisiologi Tubuh:
Setelah penurunan berat badan, tubuh akan cuba menyesuaikan diri dengan mengurangkan keperluan kalori. Metabolisme badan akan diperlahankan untuk mengekalkan berat badan yang lebih tinggi, menjadikan penurunan berat badan berterusan lebih sukar.

2. Peningkatan Hormon Lapar:
Hormon ghrelin yang merangsang rasa lapar boleh meningkat beberapa tahun selepas pembedahan, menyukarkan kawalan selera makan dan mengekalkan berat badan yang sihat.

3. Tabiat Makan Tidak Sihat:
Walaupun pembedahan mengehadkan jumlah makanan yang dimakan, tabiat makan berlebihan atau makanan yang tinggi kalori masih boleh menyebabkan kenaikan berat badan.

4. Kurangnya Senaman:
Jika senaman tidak dilakukan secara konsisten, tubuh tidak membakar kalori dengan cukup, menyebabkan kenaikan berat badan atau penurunan berat badan yang berhenti.

5. Faktor Psikologi:
Tekanan atau stres boleh menyebabkan “emotional eating” yang mempengaruhi kawalan berat badan.

6. Masalah Perubatan Lain:
Masalah perubatan seperti tiroid atau ketidakseimbangan hormon lain boleh menghalang penurunan berat badan yang berterusan.

Walaupun pembedahan bariatrik sangat berkesan untuk menurunkan berat, ia memerlukan komitmen jangka panjang dalam mengubah gaya hidup, pemakanan, dan aktiviti fizikal. Jika kenaikan berat badan masih berlaku, jangan gusar kerana kini terdapat banyak rawatan atau intervensi yang boleh membantu untuk menurunkan berat badan semula.

30/07/2025

THROWBACK!

🎉 Pickleball Power, Community Spirit! 🏓💪
What an energetic and fun-filled day at our Pickleball Friendly Match on 27 July 2025!

A big THANK YOU to all the amazing participants who showed up with great sportsmanship, smiles, and full-on energy. From thrilling rallies to loud cheers — you made the day truly memorable! 🥳👏

Beyond the game, this event was about bringing people together, getting active, and celebrating wellness and healthy living — and we couldn’t have done it without your support! 💚

Until the next event... stay active, stay connected, and keep having fun! 🙌

18/07/2025

When it comes to weight loss, many of us focus on diet and exercise. But what if you’re struggling despite your best efforts? If you’re considering weight loss medications, it’s important to understand how they work and whether they’re right for you.

1️⃣ Weight Loss Medications Aren’t Magic Pills
While medications can help you lose weight, they aren’t a “quick fix.” They work best when combined with healthy lifestyle changes, such as a balanced diet and regular exercise. Think of them as a tool to support your weight loss journey – not the entire solution.

2️⃣ How Do They Work?
Different weight loss medications target different mechanisms in your body. Some suppress your appetite, others reduce fat absorption, and some help regulate metabolism. For example, medications like GLP-1 agonists (e.g., Saxenda, Wegovy) can make you feel fuller, helping you eat less without feeling hungry.

3️⃣ Medical Supervision is Key
Weight loss medications should be prescribed and monitored by a healthcare provider. They need to be carefully chosen based on your medical history, current health, and weight loss goals. It’s crucial to have regular check-ups to ensure you’re using the medication safely and effectively.

4️⃣ Side Effects Are Possible
Like any medication, there can be side effects. Common ones might include nausea, headaches, or digestive issues. Your healthcare provider will discuss these with you and adjust the treatment as needed to minimize discomfort. Remember, what works for one person may not work for another.

5️⃣ Not for Everyone
Weight loss medications are typically recommended for people with obesity or overweight individuals who have other related health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea. It’s not a one-size-fits-all approach, so a proper assessment is needed before starting.

6️⃣ Long-Term Lifestyle Changes Matter
Even with medication, long-term weight loss success requires lasting changes in your lifestyle. This means adopting healthy eating habits, getting regular physical activity, and focusing on overall wellness. Medications can give you a head start, but you have to keep the momentum going.

09/07/2025

🎾 𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐎𝐍! 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊!🏆
Mark your calendars — we’re hitting the courts on 27 July!

Join us for a fun-filled day of friendly matches, movement, and amazing prizes!

📅 Date: 𝟐𝟕 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, 𝐒𝐮𝐧
⏰ Time: 𝟗.𝟑𝟎𝐚𝐦 - 𝟏𝟐.𝟎𝟎𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧
📍 Venue: 𝐗 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤, 𝐏𝐉 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 (𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐧)
👥 Team of 2 players (mixed doubles)
💰 RM25 per player (including dry-fit shirt)

🎁 Champion prize worth RM20,000 in Body Sculpting & Reshaping!

Register now at http://www.bit.ly/ABSPickleball

Whether you're a first-timer or a paddle pro - just get in the game and celebrate wellness with every serve!

15/06/2025

🌟 Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads out there! 🌟

Today, we celebrate the unwavering strength, guidance, and love that fathers bring into our lives. Whether you’re a father, stepfather, grandfather, or father figure, your dedication and support make all the difference. Thank you for being our rock, our hero, and our inspiration.

Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments with your loved ones. Cheers to you, Dad! 🎉💙

06/06/2025

🌙✨ Eid Mubarak! May the divine blessings bring you hope, faith, and joy on this auspicious occasion of Eid al-Adha. Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed and peaceful celebration filled with happiness and prosperity. ✨🌙

05/06/2025

🏓 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙐𝙥 & 𝙋𝙖𝙙𝙙𝙡𝙚 𝙊𝙪𝙩🏓
Pickleball Friendly Match by Andrea Bariatric Surgery

Join us for a fun, friendly, and fitness-focused day on the court! Whether you're a beginner or already a fan, this Pickleball event is your chance to get moving, meet new people, and feel great - while a little friendly competition come together.

📅 Date: 22 June 2025, Sun
⏰ Time: 9.30am - 12.00noon
📍 Venue: X Park, PJ South (Taman Medan)

👥 Team of 2 players (mix doubles)
💰 RM25 per player (including dry-fit shirt)
🎁 Champion prize up to RM20k to be won!

Let’s serve up smiles and swing to a healthier you!

Register now! --> qrco.de/ABSPickleball25

30/05/2025

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐬 𝐚 𝐖𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 – 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐨 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝

Have you ever tried losing weight… only to hit a wall and regain it soon after? It’s not because you’re weak or doing something wrong — your body is just doing its job.

🧠 Your Body Has a “Weight Set Point”
This is the weight range your body considers normal. It’s regulated by your brain, hormones, and metabolism. When you lose weight, your body thinks it’s in danger — and fights to bring you back to that set point.

🛡️ How the Body Defends the Set Point:

* Increases hunger hormones (like ghrelin)
* Slows down metabolism
* Makes you feel more tired, less motivated to move

All this makes long-term weight loss feel like an uphill battle.

🚫 That’s why diets alone often don’t work in the long term. Your body is 'resisting change' — not because it wants you to fail, but because it’s trying to protect you.

💡 The Good News?
With the right medical support — such as medications, surgery, or a structured program — you can help 'shift' your body’s set point. That means your body will stop fighting you… and start working with you.

You deserve a science-backed approach, not more willpower.

📍 If you’re stuck in the cycle of regain and frustration, it might be time to get help. Weight isn’t just about calories — it’s biology.

23/05/2025

🎗️ 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲 & 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰🎗️

Bariatric surgery isn’t just about weight loss — it’s about disease prevention. One of the most significant long-term benefits? **Reducing your risk of developing certain types of cancer.

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬:

🔬 Obesity and Cancer Are Linked
Excess body fat doesn’t just sit quietly under the skin. Fat tissue is metabolically active — it produces hormones and inflammatory signals that increase your risk of cancers such as:

* Breast cancer (especially in postmenopausal women)
* Endometrial (uterine) cancer
* Colorectal cancer
* Kidney cancer
* Pancreatic cancer
* Liver cancer
* Esophageal cancer

📉 𝐎𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝
Research shows that people who undergo bariatric surgery have a **significantly lower risk of developing cancer** compared to those who don’t.

✅ One large study found that bariatric surgery was associated with a 32% lower risk of developing any cancer, and up to 50% 𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒌 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒐𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚-𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒔.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨:

✨ Substantial and sustained weight loss
✨ Hormonal improvements (e.g., reduced estrogen and insulin levels)
✨ Lower inflammation in the body
✨ Reduced fat stores, especially visceral fat — the type most linked to cancer risk

💡 Obesity is the second leading preventable cause of cancer after smoking. Taking action to manage your weight can truly be a life-saving decision.

16/05/2025

🎈 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 – 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲

Struggling to lose weight but not ready for surgery? The intragastric balloon might be the solution you're looking for.

This non-surgical, temporary weight loss tool is designed to help you take control of your appetite and support your journey toward a healthier lifestyle.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤?

✔️ A soft, deflated balloon is placed into your stomach — either by swallowing (Elipse balloon) or with an endoscopy (SPATZ3 balloon).
✔️ Once inside, it’s filled with fluid, partially filling your stomach.
✔️ This helps you feel full faster, eat smaller portions, and reduce cravings.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐭 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞?

✅ Portion control made easier – You'll naturally eat less without feeling deprived.
✅ Helps build long-term habits – While the balloon is in place (up to 4–12 months), you’ll work with a medical team to build healthy eating and lifestyle habits.
✅ No surgery, short downtime – It’s done as a day procedure or even as a swallowable capsule, depending on the type.

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐈𝐬 𝐈𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫?

The intragastric balloon is ideal if:
* You’ve tried dieting and exercise but struggled with results.
* You need a structured kickstart to your weight loss journey.
* Your're not ready or eligible for surgery.

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭
Most patients lose 𝟏𝟎–𝟏𝟓% 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 over a few months, especially when combined with lifestyle support.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮?
Intragastric balloon therapy could be your non-surgical jumpstart to lasting weight loss. Reach out today to see if you’re a candidate.

09/05/2025

🩺 How Bariatric Surgery Improves Your Metabolic Health — Beyond Just Weight Loss

Bariatric surgery is often seen as a weight loss solution, but its impact goes far deeper. It’s not just about the number on the scale — it’s about resetting your metabolic health.

Here’s how bariatric surgery transforms the inner workings of your body:

🔄 **Improved Insulin Sensitivity**
After surgery, many patients experience rapid improvement in blood sugar control — even before significant weight loss occurs. This is because bariatric surgery enhances how your body responds to insulin, helping to reverse type 2 diabetes in many cases.

💉 **Reduction in Blood Sugar Levels**
Procedures like gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy improve glucose metabolism and often lead to diabetes remission. Some patients can even stop their diabetes medications under medical supervision.

❤️ **Lower Blood Pressure & Cholesterol**
Bariatric surgery positively affects blood pressure and lipid profiles. Many patients see reductions in LDL (“bad” cholesterol), triglycerides, and blood pressure — all crucial for heart health.

🌡️ **Reduced Inflammation**
Obesity promotes chronic low-grade inflammation, which contributes to metabolic diseases. Weight loss from surgery reduces this inflammatory state, improving overall metabolic function.

⚖️ **Hormonal Balance**
The surgery changes levels of hormones that control hunger and satiety, such as ghrelin, GLP-1, and leptin. These changes help you feel full faster, reduce cravings, and improve energy regulation.

🧠 **Better Mental Clarity & Energy**
As metabolic health improves, many patients report having better focus, less brain fog, and more energy throughout the day — all tied to better blood sugar and hormonal balance.

If you’re living with obesity and struggling with metabolic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or cholesterol — bariatric surgery could be a life-changing option to consider.

Address

47, Jalan PJS 11/28B
Petaling Jaya
46150

Opening Hours

Monday	10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	10:00 - 18:00
Thursday	10:00 - 18:00
Friday	10:00 - 18:00
Saturday	10:00 - 18:00

Telephone

+60195888788

Website

http://www.andreabariatricsurgery.com/

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