Andrea Bariatric Surgery

Andrea Bariatric Surgery 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.

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri from Andrea Bariatric Surgery. Wishing you and your loved ones joy, peace, and good health.
20/03/2026

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri from Andrea Bariatric Surgery. Wishing you and your loved ones joy, peace, and good health.

Apa jadi bila anda mula turun 5% / 10% / 15% berat badan?Ramai orang ingat kena kurus banyak baru nampak perubahan.Seben...
13/03/2026

Apa jadi bila anda mula turun 5% / 10% / 15% berat badan?

Ramai orang ingat kena kurus banyak baru nampak perubahan.
Sebenarnya, turun berat sikit pun badan dah mula bagi “reward”.

1) Turun 5% berat badan
Contoh kalau berat 100kg, turun 5kg pun dah cukup untuk mula nampak kesan:
• pesakit diabetes: gula dalam darah boleh mula improve
• tekanan darah boleh jadi lebih cantik
• sendi lutut rasa kurang terbeban
• rasa lebih ringan dan kurang semput
• tidur pun kadang-kadang jadi lebih lena
• untuk wanita dengan PCOS, kitaran haid boleh mula jadi lebih teratur 

2) Turun 10% berat badan
Bila dah capai 10%, biasanya perubahan lagi ketara:
• baju makin longgar
• stamina lebih baik
• sakit belakang / lutut boleh kurang
• bacaan kesihatan macam kolesterol, gula, fatty liver boleh improve lagi
• kalau ada masalah berdengkur atau OSA, simptom boleh mula berkurang
• mood, self-confidence, dan kualiti hidup pun selalunya makin baik 

3) Turun 15% berat badan
Dekat tahap ni, ramai orang mula rasa macam “eh, badan aku dah lain”
• pergerakan jadi lebih mudah
• naik tangga tak cepat penat
• risiko penyakit berkaitan obesiti boleh turun lagi
• berdengkur mungkin makin kurang dan tidur jadi lebih berkualiti
• untuk sesetengah pesakit PCOS, perubahan pada haid, ovulasi, dan simptom metabolisma boleh jadi lebih ketara
• ramai juga rasa lebih bertenaga, lebih selesa dengan diri sendiri, dan mental load pun rasa lebih ringan 

Point paling penting:
Jangan tunggu “nak kurus banyak baru berbaloi”.
Turun 5% pun dah bermakna.
Setiap kg yang turun tu bukan sia-sia — badan anda memang akan rasa bezanya.

Fokus pada progress, bukan perfection.
Turun sikit, maintain, then sambung lagi.
Itu jauh lebih baik daripada asyik tunggu “masa sesuai” tapi tak mula-mula.

04/03/2026

Do people with diabetes have to live with it for the rest of their lives?

Join Dr. Andrea Ooi Sen-en, Consultant General Surgeon, as she shares how bariatric surgery can help reverse obesity and improve Type 2 Diabetes.

In conjunction with World Obesity Day, this LIVE webinar will cover
• The link between obesity and diabetes
• Real patient experiences
• How weight loss surgery works
• Live Q&A session with the doctor

Date Sunday, 8 March 2026
Malaysia 2 PM | Australia 5 PM | New Zealand 7 PM

https://luma.com/qi8rxl0j?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQUv3pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeXyho03IhyJr7hOetPf8iRAlKyDJEdT0373dvQUBZQgXqztDKKWnasCavNrY_aem_3g55V5vqGThDuAv2E5H0xQ

Ramadan Mubarak 🌙Wishing you a month of peace, blessings, and renewed strength.May this Ramadan nourish your body, mind,...
19/02/2026

Ramadan Mubarak 🌙

Wishing you a month of peace, blessings, and renewed strength.

May this Ramadan nourish your body, mind, and soul.

Galloping into the Year of the Horse with strength, momentum, and bold new goals May this year bring you powerful stride...
16/02/2026

Galloping into the Year of the Horse with strength, momentum, and bold new goals

May this year bring you powerful strides toward better health, renewed energy, and unstoppable confidence.

Here’s to a year full of horsepower — in life and in wellness.

Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Maintaining Weight After Massive Weight Loss: The Real Work BeginsLosing a large amount of weight is a huge achievement—...
06/02/2026

Maintaining Weight After Massive Weight Loss: The Real Work Begins

Losing a large amount of weight is a huge achievement—but what many people don’t tell you is this: maintenance can be harder than weight loss itself.

Once the excitement of the dropping numbers fades, a new set of challenges shows up

The challenges you might face:

• Your body fights back. After significant weight loss, your metabolism adapts. Hunger hormones increase, fullness hormones decrease, and your body really wants to return to its old set point. This isn’t lack of discipline—it’s biology.

• Old habits creep in quietly. You’re no longer in “strict mode,” life gets busy again, celebrations happen, stress builds up—and small slips can slowly stack up.

• People assume you’re ‘done’. Less support, fewer check-ins, and comments like “You can eat anything now!” can make maintenance feel lonely.

• Mental fatigue. Constantly thinking about food, exercise, and weight for months or years can be exhausting. Burnout is real.

• Weight fluctuations mess with your head. A few kilos up can trigger panic, guilt, or the urge to give up entirely.

So how do you actually maintain the weight?

1. Shift from “dieting” to “systems”
Maintenance isn’t about being perfect—it’s about having repeatable routines. Simple meals you can rely on. A weekly activity schedule. Non-negotiables you stick to even on bad weeks.

2. Protein, fibre, and structure still matter
You may eat more than during weight loss, but what you eat still counts. Protein helps control hunger and preserve muscle. Fibre keeps you full. Structure prevents mindless grazing.

3. Strength training is no longer optional
Building and maintaining muscle helps counter metabolic slowdown. It also gives you more flexibility with calories long term.

4. Expect fluctuations—and don’t overreact
Maintenance is a range, not a single number. Reacting calmly to small regains early is far more effective than ignoring them until they snowball.

5. Ongoing support isn’t a failure
Follow-ups, coaching, accountability, medications, or even surgical aftercare—these are tools, not crutches. Obesity is a chronic condition, and chronic conditions need long-term management.

6. Redefine success
Success isn’t “never gaining weight again.”
Success is:
• Catching regain early
• Bouncing back faster
• Living a full life without obsessing over food every hour

Final truth:
Massive weight loss is impressive.
Maintaining it is a skill—and one that deserves just as much respect, planning, and support.

If you’ve lost weight and feel like maintenance is harder than expected—you’re not broken. You’re human. And you’re not alone.

Weight loss isn’t just about the number on the scale. Different milestones come with very different changes that people ...
09/01/2026

Weight loss isn’t just about the number on the scale. Different milestones come with very different changes that people actually feel in real life.

Here’s what many people start to notice at each stage 👇

🔹 At ~10% Weight Loss

This is where health benefits start showing up — even if the mirror hasn’t caught up yet.

You may notice:
• Clothes fitting a bit looser
• Better energy levels, less sluggishness
• Blood sugar, cholesterol, or blood pressure starting to improve
• Less joint pain (especially knees & lower back)
• Reduced appetite and fewer cravings

📌 Medically, this is already a big win.

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🔹 At ~15% Weight Loss

Now things get more obvious — to you and to people around you.

You may notice:
• Clear changes in body shape
• Face looking slimmer
• Easier movement (stairs, walking, daily activities)
• Better sleep and less snoring
• More confidence (this one is underrated but real)

📌 Many metabolic conditions (prediabetes, fatty liver, PCOS symptoms) often improve significantly here.

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🔹 At ~20% Weight Loss

This is usually life-changing territory.

You may notice:
• Dramatic physical transformation
• Much better stamina and fitness
• Marked improvement or even remission of conditions like diabetes or fatty liver
• Clothes size dropping several sizes
• A completely different relationship with food

📌 This level of weight loss often requires structured medical support, not just willpower.

𝑨 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓. 𝑨 𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒉 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉The beginning of a new year is more than a change of date — it’s an opportunity...
02/01/2026

𝑨 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓. 𝑨 𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒉 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉

The beginning of a new year is more than a change of date — it’s an opportunity to pause, reflect, and reset. It’s a chance to leave behind habits that no longer serve you and to move forward with clearer intentions for your health and wellbeing.

This year, let’s shift the focus away from short-term fixes and unrealistic resolutions. True health is not about perfection or extreme changes. It’s about building sustainable habits that support your body, your energy, and your long-term quality of life.

Starting fresh can mean:

- 𝑈𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑏𝑜𝑑𝑦 𝑏𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟
- 𝑀𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑢𝑎𝑙, 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑦𝑙𝑒
- 𝐴𝑑𝑑𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑙𝑦𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑠𝑠𝑢𝑒𝑠 𝑠𝑢𝑐ℎ 𝑎𝑠 ℎ𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑠, 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑚, 𝑜𝑟 𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑢𝑙𝑖𝑛 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒
- 𝐺𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑚𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑔𝑢𝑖𝑑𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑒𝑙𝑦𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑛 𝑔𝑢𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘

You don’t need to do everything at once, and you don’t have to do it alone. Progress comes from consistency, informed decisions, and a plan that is tailored to you.

As we step into this new year, let’s focus on creating a healthier version of yourself — not through pressure or guilt, but through knowledge, support, and sustainable care.

If this is the year you’re ready to prioritise your health, We're here to guide you every step of the way.

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from Andrea Bariatric Surgery ✨🎄This Christmas season, we want to thank our patients and community fo...
25/12/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from Andrea Bariatric Surgery ✨🎄

This Christmas season, we want to thank our patients and community for trusting us with your health journey. Your courage, commitment, and progress inspire us every day.

May your holidays be filled with joy, peace, and meaningful moments with loved ones. As we welcome the new year, we remain committed to supporting you toward better health, confidence, and quality of life.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a healthy, hopeful New Year 🎁❤️

17/12/2025

🏆 And we have our champions! 🏆

Congratulations to our incredible winners of the Jumanji Treasure Hunt by Andrea Bariatric Surgery!

Your teamwork, strategy, determination, and energy truly set you apart — every challenge conquered, every clue cracked, every step earned.

A big shout-out as well to all our participants for bringing the adventure to life. This was a reminder that success is built on collaboration, resilience, and having fun along the way.

15/12/2025

Event Highlights: Jumanji Treasure Hunt

Moments like these say it all! 📸🌿
From intense problem-solving and teamwork to smiles, laughter, and victorious celebrations — the Jumanji Treasure Hunt by Andrea Bariatric Surgery was packed with energy from start to finish.

15/12/2025

Our Jumanji Treasure Hunt by Andrea Bariatric Surgery has officially come to an end — and what an unforgettable adventure it was!

Until the next adventure… stay bold, stay active, and keep exploring!

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