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New Findings on Junk Food

Think about how different life would be if you felt full and satisfied after consuming a small portion of nutritionally dense food ... According to new research, Australian households are...


From Plus Size to Petite – Leonne’s Weight Loss Story

My name is Leonne Boyd-Skinner. I have multiple sclerosis and have been in and out of a wheelchair for many years, putting on 5kg each time I was wheelchair bound. At...


Recent Study Links Carbonated Drinks to Weight Gain

A recent study has shown that carbonated drinks may be linked to weight gain. The study, conducted by a research team from the Birzeit University in Palestine, used lab rats...


Half the Size with Double the Life – Jason’s Journey

Patient - Jason Rosa Age – 43 years Weight Lost - 108kg to date Timespan - 13 months Everyone has a tipping point. For Jason Rosa it was the day...


Dr Jordaan is a Leading Contributor for the BSR

The Bariatric Surgery Registry (BSR) has recognised Dr Jordaan as a Leading Contributor in 2016. This achievement highlights Dr Jordaan's commitment to independent quality control and ongoing long term care...


Dr Daniel Cottam visits the practice

We were very excited to have Dr Daniel Cottam from Salt Lake City, USA visit the practice on the 17th of January and see Dr Jordaan and Dr Khan perform...


Ted’s journey to healthy life

Featured in the Toowoomba Chronicle.  Toowoomba man Ted Bremner loved the beach, but for the past 20 years he has been too embarrassed to go. However, Mr Bremner, 65, now...


Top Tips from the Team for a Healthy, Happy Holiday!

The festive season is a beautiful time of year – but it has its challenges. Here’s our top tips for getting through and seeing in the new year with a...


Gold Coast surgeons tackle obesity epidemic

As featured in Doctor magazine - November/December 2016 issue.  Gold Coast husband and wife surgical duo, Dr Jacobus Jordaan and Dr Nova Jordaan have launched a new community engagement campaign...


Coast obese top national average

Featured in the Gold Coast Sun newspaper.  By Laura Nelson Husband and wife surgeons Dr Jacobus and Dr Nova Jordaan, have launched a campaign to fight the alarming rise in...