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Your 5 Steps to Weight Loss Success
Your journey starts with a simple phone call or online enquiry.
At your first appointment, you will meet with members of our healthcare team, including an experienced dietitian and our friendly patient coordinators, who will guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.
With a valid GP referral and eligible Medicare coverage, your initial consultation may be bulk billed.
During your consultation, you will have the opportunity to discuss your health goals, explore available treatment options, and learn more about whether surgical or non-surgical weight-management approaches may be appropriate for your individual circumstances.
All treatment recommendations are based on a comprehensive clinical assessment and individual health needs.
We’re here to support you throughout every stage of your treatment journey.
Our team can assist with:
- Coordinating your procedure date and hospital arrangements, where applicable.
- Providing information about early release of superannuation for eligible patients, if required.
- Organising appointments with your dietitian, anaesthetist, and any recommended specialists or diagnostic testing.
- Helping you understand the preparation, treatment, and recovery process.
Every treatment plan is tailored to the individual, and timelines may vary depending on clinical requirements, availability, and personal circumstances.
Before surgery, there are a few important steps to complete:
- Register your hospital admission online at Book my admission or call (07) 3232 7777
- Book your Pre-Admission Clinic appointment on (07) 3232 7316 (can be done over the phone if you live outside Brisbane)
- Meet with our dietitian to begin your pre-op diet and learn what to expect after surgery. Depending on your weight, you will need to follow a pre-op diet for a specified length of time. This is to help reduce the size of your liver for surgery and empty your gut.
- Your anaesthetist will contact you a few days before surgery to review your medical history and finalise payment.
- The day before your surgery, our office will text you your time of admission to hospital and fasting times from which you must stop eating or drinking. It is important not to eat or drink in the six hours prior to your operation.
Procedure Day
On the day of your procedure, you will meet with your surgical and anaesthetic teams before treatment.
Our team uses minimally invasive surgical techniques where appropriate, along with a comprehensive pain management approach designed to support your comfort throughout the treatment and recovery process.
Early mobilisation is encouraged following surgery, often within the first 10–12 hours where clinically appropriate. This forms an important part of post-operative care and may help reduce the risk of certain complications.
During your hospital stay, you may receive intravenous fluids to assist with hydration. Depending on the procedure performed, additional post-operative assessments may be undertaken before oral fluids are introduced.
Hospital stay requirements vary between individuals and procedures, however many patients undergoing bariatric surgery are discharged within one to two nights, subject to their recovery progress and clinical assessment.
Throughout your hospital stay, your healthcare team will monitor your recovery and provide guidance on wound care, medications, dietary progression, activity levels, and follow-up care before discharge.
Recovery experiences and hospital stay durations vary between patients and depend on individual circumstances.
Post-Discharge Recovery
Following a weight-loss procedure, your body will require time to recover and adjust. During the early stages of recovery, changes in appetite are common, and your diet will typically progress through a series of carefully guided phases.
You will receive detailed post-operative dietary information, including meal plans, nutrition guidance, and recommendations for each stage of your recovery.
If you have any concerns about your recovery, wound healing, nutrition, or general wellbeing, our team is available to provide support and arrange further clinical review where appropriate.
Regular follow-up appointments form an important part of your long-term care. These reviews may include consultations with members of our healthcare team and dietitians to monitor your recovery, dietary progress, overall health, and treatment outcomes.
Ongoing nutritional monitoring and blood tests may be recommended, as nutritional deficiencies can develop without obvious symptoms and are best identified through appropriate clinical testing.
Additional follow-up appointments may be scheduled based on your individual needs to support your long-term health, wellbeing, and weight-management goals.
Recovery timelines, follow-up schedules, and individual outcomes vary from person to person and are tailored to each patient’s clinical needs.