Allurion Centre of Excellence in Australia
12th August 2022
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Patient care is very important to us at Dr George Balalis' clinic and we are honoured as a team to be recognised as an Allurion...
Weight Regain After Gastric Bypass Surgery
2nd August 2022
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Weight Regain After Gastric Bypass Have you had a gastric bypass in the past? Even an open bypass? If you are struggling with weight regain,...
Minimizer Ring
31st July 2022
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The Minimizer Ring is a weight loss procedure designed to reduce or prevent stretch that can occur over time with gastric bypass pouch. Dr Balalis,...
How does the Allurion gastric balloon work?
30th July 2022
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How does the Allurion gastric balloon work? The Allurion Gastric Balloon is the world’s first and only temporary gastric balloon that requires no surgery, no...
PCOS and Obesity
26th July 2022
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Around 15% of women of reproductive age will suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Patients need to have 2 of the 3 important...
National Diabetes Week 2022
11th July 2022
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How obesity is related to diabetes – and how you can do something about it! It is currently diabetes week, and it is important...
Australian Financial Review - Allurion Article
19th June 2022
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Dr Balalis was mentioned in an article in the Financial Review on the 17th June 2022. The article discusses the novel technology behind the Allurion...
Do I qualify for bariatric surgery?
12th June 2022
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Bariatric surgery assists patients to reverse their physiology, improve their health and increase their life-span. It is a proven option for patients who qualify. It...
Leading Contributor recognition from The Bariatric Surgery Registry
30th May 2022
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The Bariatric Surgery Registry (BSR) has recognised Dr Balalis as a Leading Contributor in 2021. This achievement highlights Dr Balalis’ commitment to independent...
What is a bariatric surgeon?
25th May 2022
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What is a bariatric surgeon? Is it someone who places lap bands?! This is the first thing that I am asked when...
Sleep Apnoea and Obesity
26th March 2022
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Sleep apnoea, or obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a relatively common condition in Adelaide and Australia, where people experience episodes or obstructed breathing while they...
Obesity, Fertility and IVF
24th January 2022
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It is important to consider your weight when thinking about pregnancy, as well as if you are having issues with falling pregnant. With...
What You Need To Know About Sleeve Gastrectomy
2nd November 2021
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What is a sleeve gastrectomy? The Sleeve Gastrectomy (also referred to as the gastric sleeve, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, or VSG) is the most...
The Sunday Mail
1st November 2021
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Weight loss surgery is on the rise but there is still more to be done! Weight loss surgery is on the rise, but...
Type 2 Diabetes Australia Guidelines – Weight loss surgery is highly effective
5th October 2021
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There is a worsening issue of obesity in Australia, with prospective modelling suspecting that up to 80% of all Australians will be overweight in 10...