Auckland Weight Loss Surgery

22/09/2026

Reflux, food intolerance and weight regain are some of the common reasons revisional bariatric surgery may be considered. Bariatric surgeon Richard Babor discusses several options, including gastric band removal and converting a gastric sleeve to a gastric bypass.

Learn more: https://aucklandweightlosssurgery.co.nz/revisional-surgery/

15/09/2026

Weight loss medications have made a meaningful difference for many people, but they don’t work the same way for everyone.

A recent Guardian article explores what it can feel like when the expected results don’t happen. Its message is an important one: a limited response is not a personal failure.

Medical weight management involves more than prescribing a medication. It includes reviewing how treatment is going, discussing any concerns and considering what other options may be appropriate. At Auckland Weight Loss Surgery, our team can support those conversations across both medical and surgical weight loss care.

Read the Guardian article: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/sep/07/glp1s-weight-loss-drugs-cravings-non-responders

Learn more about our approach: https://aucklandweightlosssurgery.co.nz/how-weight-loss-medications-work-and-why-medical-support-matters/

27/08/2026

Wegovy is a weight loss medication that mimics a natural gut hormone called GLP-1 and it helps regulate appetite. If you're curious whether Wegovy is right for you, book in and we can explore together.

30/06/2026

16/06/2026

Modern obesity research shows that long term weight management is influenced by far more than willpower alone. There are complex interactions between hormones, appetite regulation, metabolism and the brain's natural drive to maintain body weight that come into play.

That's why lasting change often requires more than simply eating less and exercising more.

In our latest blog, our nurse practitioner Yvonne explains how medical weight management takes a personalised, evidence-based approach to support long term health and sustainable results.

Read more and watch the video on our website.

Learn how medical weight loss can support long term weight management. We explain the science behind weight regain, obesity, hormones and evidence-based treatment options including Wegovy.

27/05/2026

Medical weight loss is different.

If you’ve tried every diet but still feel stuck, you’re not alone, and it’s not simply about motivation or willpower.

Our bodies are designed to protect weight through complex hormonal and metabolic processes, which is why long term weight loss can feel so difficult without the right support.

Medical weight management takes a different approach. It combines evidence-based tools, including prescription medications like Wegovy, tailored nutrition and realistic lifestyle changes to achieve more sustainable results while improving overall health.

At Auckland Weight Loss Surgery, our team works alongside you to create a plan tailored to your goals. Contact our nurse practitioner, Yvonne to find out more.

16/02/2026

Recent media coverage has raised important questions about overseas bariatric surgery and what can happen when complications arise after patients return home.

At Auckland Weight Loss Surgery, this is something we see in practice. While bariatric surgery can be life-changing, outcomes depend on much more than the operation itself, including follow-up care, early management of complications, and long-term support.

Dr Angela Bayly shares what we commonly see when patients return to New Zealand after surgery overseas, and what people should consider before making decisions.

Read our perspective here: https://aucklandweightlosssurgery.co.nz/understanding-the-risks-and-realities-of-bariatric-surgery-overseas/

09/02/2026

1News recently reported on the experience of a New Zealander who developed serious complications after travelling overseas for bariatric surgery.

Stories like this highlight why informed decision-making, careful timing, and access to appropriate post-operative care are so important.

We’ll be sharing a blog shortly from Dr Angela Bayly that provides clinical context and explains what we commonly see when patients return to New Zealand after surgery overseas.

Bariatric surgery can cost up to $30,000 in New Zealand, but could cost just $10,000 in countries such as Türkiye.

05/01/2026

Non-Surgical Weight Loss Options

Struggling to lose weight despite your best efforts?
You’re not alone — and surgery isn’t the only option.

Our non-surgical weight loss programme is led by an experienced Nurse Practitioner, offering safe, medically supervised options tailored to you.

✔ Personalised care
✔ Evidence-based weight loss medications
✔ Optional dietitian & psychology support
✔ Designed for long-term success

Support, structure, and care — without surgery.