Andrea Bariatric Surgery

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.

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.

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.

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!

05/12/2025

🌿 Diabesity: How weight and Sugar intertwined

The term “diabesity” describes the close relationship between obesity and type 2 diabetes. These two conditions often develop together because they share the same underlying metabolic mechanisms.

🧠 Why They Influence Each Other

1. Insulin Resistance
Excess body fat—especially around the abdomen—interferes with how cells respond to insulin. This leads to higher blood glucose levels and higher insulin levels.

2. High Insulin Levels → Weight Gain
When insulin is persistently elevated, the body tends to store more fat. This makes weight loss more difficult, even with lifestyle changes.

3. Inflammation
Obesity increases inflammatory hormones, which further impair insulin sensitivity and glucose control.

4. Hormonal Disruption
Appetite-regulating hormones (like GLP-1, leptin, ghrelin) may become imbalanced, affecting hunger, satiety, and metabolism.

🔄 Why Managing One Helps the Other

Because diabetes and obesity share the same metabolic roots, improvements in one area often lead to improvements in the other:

• Even a 5–7% weight reduction can significantly improve insulin sensitivity.

• Better blood glucose control can reduce cravings, fatigue, and fluctuations that make weight management harder.

• Lower insulin levels make it easier for the body to access stored fat.

📚 Key Insight

Diabetes management and weight management are not separate goals.
They work best when addressed together because they influence each other at every metabolic level.

🧩 Takeaway

Understanding diabesity helps explain why:
• Some people struggle to lose weight despite trying.
• Diabetes control plateaus without lifestyle or metabolic intervention.
• Treating metabolism holistically leads to better long-term outcomes.

This perspective also reduces blame and stigma—reminding us that diabesity is a medical condition, not a willpower problem.

20/11/2025

Dapat Tawaran Haji, Tapi Tak Lepas Syarat Kesihatan?

Ramai jemaah yang terpilih ke Haji 2026 terhalang kerana BMI melebihi 37.5 atau kawalan diabetes yang tidak stabil.

Tetapi berita baiknya — anda masih ada masa untuk perbaiki tahap kesihatan dan kembali layak.

Sebagai klinik yang berpengalaman dalam pengurusan berat badan dan diabetes, kami menawarkan:

✔ Program penurunan berat badan perubatan
✔ Pemantauan diabetes sehingga capai kawalan lebih stabil
✔ Pelan nutrisi & gaya hidup khas untuk bakal jemaah

Matlamat kami mudah:
Bantu anda mencapai syarat kesihatan Haji dengan cara yang selamat, terkawal dan berkesan.

Jika anda:
• BMI tinggi (lebih 37.5)
• HbA1c tinggi / kencing manis tidak terkawal
• Risau tak sempat capai kelayakan

Boleh hubungi kami untuk penilaian awal dan mulakan langkah pertama anda.

Jangan lepaskan peluang Haji kerana masalah yang boleh dirawat.

14/11/2025

Bariatrik penyelamat nyawa, bukan jalan pintas untuk kurus

Ramai masih salah faham apabila mendengar istilah pembedahan bariatrik, ada yang menganggapnya jalan pintas untuk kurus, malah ada p**a melihatnya sebagai pembedahan kosmetik demi penampilan semata-mata.

04/11/2025

Pembedahan Bariatrik Bukan Pembedahan Kosmetik

Ramai orang salah faham bila dengar tentang pembedahan bariatrik — terus fikir ia pembedahan untuk kecantikan atau semata-mata nak nampak kurus. Tapi sebenarnya, pembedahan bariatrik bukan pembedahan kosmetik. Ia adalah rawatan perubatan untuk penyakit obesiti, yang diiktiraf sebagai penyakit kronik oleh Pertubuhan Kesihatan Sedunia (WHO).

Ia hanya disarankan kepada mereka yang mempunyai BMI tinggi dan sudah mencuba pelbagai cara lain seperti diet dan senaman tapi tidak berjaya. Sebab itu, sebelum menjalani pembedahan, pesakit perlu menjalani penilaian menyeluruh oleh doktor bariatrik.

Namun, kalau anda buat pembedahan ini semata-mata untuk tujuan kecantikan, anda mungkin tidak memahami disiplin dan komitmen sebenar yang diperlukan untuk menjadikannya berjaya. Bariatrik bukan jalan pintas — ia memerlukan perubahan gaya hidup, pemakanan yang betul, pemantauan berkala, dan semangat jangka panjang.

Pembedahan ini bukan sekadar ubah saiz perut — ia mengubah cara tubuh berfungsi dan bagaimana anda perlu menjaga diri selepasnya. Kejayaan bukan diukur pada penampilan, tapi pada kesihatan dan kualiti hidup yang meningkat.

Jadi kalau ada yang buat pembedahan bariatrik hanya untuk nampak cantik di luar, itu sebenarnya salah faham. Kesan sebenar pembedahan ini bukan hanya di cermin, tapi pada kesihatan dan kualiti hidup. Menjadi lebih cantik satu bonus tambahan kepada tahap kesihatan yang lebih baik apabila berat badan dapat diturunkan.

20/10/2025

Happy Deepavali from all of us at Andrea Bariatric Surgery!

May this Festival of Lights bring you radiant health, joy, and renewal. Let’s celebrate new beginnings, brighter days, and the strength to shine from within.