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Dr Ivor Funnell

DR IVOR FUNNELL
MBBCh FCS (SA)

Surgeon & Gastroenterologist

Cell/Emergency : 0837757645
Gastroente

26/04/2026

Bariatric surgery is a major medical decision.

It can support significant weight loss and improve obesity-related health conditions, but it also requires long-term commitment.

That is why your first consultation should not feel rushed.

It should help you understand your options, your risks, your expected results, and your responsibilities after surgery.

The goal is not to ask as many questions as possible.

The goal is to ask the right questions.

Read More: https://drivorfunnell.com/2026/04/26/practical-questions-to-ask-before-bariatric-surgery/

20/03/2026

People with type 2 diabetes have a variety of options to manage the condition, including taking prescription drugs and making lifestyle changes. Read More: https://drivorfunnell.com/2026/03/20/behind-the-counter-glucagon-like-peptide-1-receptor-agonists-for-type-2-diabetes/

19/02/2026

Indigestion (dyspepsia) is more than just “a sore stomach” — especially when it keeps coming back. I’ve shared a simple, easy-to-read guide on symptoms, red flags to watch for, H. pylori testing, and what typically helps.

✅ Read more here: https://drivorfunnell.com/2026/02/19/dyspepsia-indigestion-symptoms-treatment/

16/01/2026

Gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y)

Gastric bypass, also called Roux-en-Y (roo-en-wy) gastric bypass, is a type of weight-loss surgery that involves creating a small, egg-sized pouch from the stomach. The newly created pouch is then connected directly to the small intestine. After gastric bypass, swallowed food goes into this small stomach pouch and then directly into the small intestine, thereby bypassing most of the stomach and the first section of the small intestine.

Read More: https://drivorfunnell.com/2026/01/15/gastric-bypass-roux-en-y/

17/12/2025

Prescription drug monitoring needed after weight loss surgery

People who have had weight loss surgery may need closer monitoring of their prescription medication to avoid risk of harm, researchers at King’s College London have found.

READ MORE: https://drivorfunnell.com/2025/12/17/prescription-drug-monitoring-needed-after-weight-loss-surgery/

23/11/2025

When Obesity and Depression Coexist — How to Manage Both.
Obesity and depression are two of the most pressing public health challenges. That's why we have a multi-disciplinary team on hand that can address both issues even before we go ahead with surgery:

Read more: https://drivorfunnell.com/2025/11/23/when-obesity-and-depression-coexist-how-to-manage-both/

25/10/2025

One of my special interests as a surgeon is endocrine surgery - Let's take a closer look at this very interesting topic:

https://drivorfunnell.com/2025/10/25/endocrine-surgery-2/

28/09/2025

This month we take a look at Peptic Ulcers what causes them and how they are treated:

Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a condition that causes ulcers (open sores) to develop in the lining of your digestive tract. The word “peptic” comes from pepsin, a digestive enzyme that your stomach produces. Pepsin and stomach acid help break down food for digestion. These substances are highly corrosive...Read More:

https://drivorfunnell.com/2025/09/28/what-is-peptic-ulcer-disease/

29/08/2025

Colonoscopy interval guidelines for 2025 primarily recommend 10-year intervals for average-risk individuals after a normal colonoscopy, though specific intervals vary significantly based on the findings from the initial procedure. Individuals with adenomas or serrated polyps will have different, shorter recommended intervals depending on the number, size, and type of polyps found. It’s crucial for healthcare providers to base the next screening interval on the specific details of the baseline colonoscopy and individual risk factors:

https://drivorfunnell.com/2025/08/30/colonoscopy-interval-guidelines-for-2025/

29/08/2025

SAGES Guidelines for Dyspepsia Management

Dyspepsia is a common condition characterised by upper abdominal symptoms, including epigastric pain, bloating, and nausea.
This guidance document provides a framework for managing dyspepsia, emphasising initial clinical assessment, risk stratification:

https://drivorfunnell.com/2025/08/29/sages-guidelines-for-dyspepsia-management/

21/08/2025

Bariatric surgery is safe in experienced hands, but it does change how you absorb nutrients and alcohol, and it affects bone health. Knowing the risks—and the fixes—is part of informed consent:

https://drivorfunnell.com/2025/08/21/1219/

21/07/2025

Bariatric patients have lower healthcare costs vs non-surgical counterparts out to five years

Bariatric surgery patients save nearly $2,500 annually in healthcare costs compared to non-surgical peers, according to a Duke University study. The long-term savings, driven by reduced medication use, especially benefit those with diabetes—highlighting both health and economic advantages of surgery over 5.5 years.

https://drivorfunnell.com/2025/07/21/bariatric-patients-have-lower-healthcare-costs-vs-non-surgical-counterparts-out-to-five-years/

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