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If you’re tired of the discomfort and pain of being obese, the challenges that come with managing your weight-related health issues and the emotional distress that can come with being overweight, Dr Benedict Mackay can help.
We know that being obese isn’t about laziness; it’s a complex metabolic disease with many contributing factors and it requires a modern solution.
Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition where the insulin your pancreas makes cannot work properly, or your pancreas cannot make enough insulin. In Australia, 25% of all diabetic patients suffer from obesity.
Hypertension or high blood pressure can result in a decreased oxygen flow to your heart and therefore lead to heart disease. In Australia, 85% of people suffering from obesity develop hypertension.
Dyslipidemia consists of abnormal levels of lipids, such as cholesterol and triglycerides, in the bloodstream that can lead to heart disease. People suffering from obesity are at higher risk of developing dyslipidemia.
Sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. This can lead to decreased levels of oxygenation, which can lead to cardiovascular disease. Obesity increases the risk of developing sleep apnoea.
In Australia, 72% of the people suffering from obesity, experience back pain and related complications.
Obesity is a chronic disease. Surgery is only part of the cure and it shouldn’t be considered the easy way out. A multidisciplinary approach and regular clinical follow up gives the best long term results for patients.
As part of Weight Loss Solutions Sunshine Coast, Dr Benedict Mackay’s patients have access to 24-hour care, 365 days of the year. Each bariatric operation is conducted at Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital and is attended by two specialist surgeons.
Dr Benedict Mackay works with your GP and a team of allied health professionals, including experienced nurses, dietitians, physiotherapists, exercise physiologists and psychologists, to support you to lose weight and keep it off for good.
Use our BMI tool to find out if your weight is putting you at risk.
In certain circumstances, patients with lower BMI may be candidates.
One of Australia’s most highly trained and qualified bariatric surgeons, Dr Benedict Mackay combines impressive experience with a deep knowledge of modern surgical techniques and a commitment to achieving the very best outcome for patients.
Dr Benedict Mackay is based on the Sunshine Coast and operates at Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital, so patients no longer need to travel to Brisbane or beyond for exceptional gastrointestinal surgical care.
