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It is common to have questions or doubts.

We always encourage you to contact us at any stage to clarify concerns.

The team will take time to explain your options for treatment and the team will outline the logistics of diet, hospital stay and costs.

We strive to equip you with all the information you need to make informed decisions about managing your health.

It is important to remember that surgery should be seen as an aid for weight loss, not a replacement for diet and lifestyle modification.

It is vital that eating behaviours are modified to get the best result from the procedure. It is also important to ensure a healthy diet, limiting caloric intake and to slow the speed of eating.

If eating behaviours are not adapted after surgery, weight loss will be limited, or weight regain can be possible in the future.

More detailed information about eating behaviours will be covered during your visit with the dietitian and psychologist.

Yes. It is widely recognised that obesity and the range of medical problems associated with it can reduce a person’s life expectancy, and that weight loss surgery is not yet readily available in the public hospital system.
Therefore, the Australian government allows early access to your, or another family member’s, superannuation to cover the costs involved in bariatric surgery.

The application for early super release is processed by the ATO. You will need to fill out an application form and forward the specialist surgeon section to our rooms for completion post initial consultation.

The processing time by the ATO generally takes around 2-4 weeks and allow a further 4-6 weeks for your superannuation fund to release the funds to your personal bank account.

The time between initial consultation and surgery varies depending on a patient’s particular health situation and concerns.

We have an average investigation and assessment period of 3 months but this, again, will be tailored to your specific needs.