Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery Melbourne

It is generally recommended that you wait until your weight loss has plateaued before having any cosmetic surgery. This is because, to get the best results, we want your body to have stopped changing.

This usually takes 1.5-2 years but potentially longer if you are panning any pregnancies.

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.

Your safety is our number one priority.
Our specialised multidisciplinary team, including the surgeon, anaesthetist and physician will work together to ensure all tests and preparations are made to avoid undue risks on the day of surgery.

We tailor our approach to your individual needs to ensure all procedures are as safe as possible.

We are an all-female specialist team, but we operate on both men and women.

While each surgery is specific to the type and patient, most take somewhere between 1 and 3 hours.

They are generally done by a keyhole approach and specialist anaesthetic staff ensure the patient is comfortable throughout.

Most people stay in hospital for 2 nights and are free to walk around and shower during that time.

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.

You may experience some unwanted changes to your body after surgery, such as scarring or loose skin.
Your scars can be various sizes or shapes, depending on the type of surgery you have.

Most patients who have bariatric surgery experience loose skin as they lose weight. For some, this may be temporary.

The amount of loose skin depends on many factors, including how much weight you lose, your genetics, age, smoking history, and whether you exercise.

Clothing or compression garments can often hide loose skin. But, if the extra skin bothers you, discuss options with your healthcare team to see if plastic surgery may be an option for you.

Hair loss can be a temporary issue for 30-50% of patients.

Gallstones occur in approximately 30- 40% of patients.

Yes, especially after sleeve and bypass surgery, this can last for 4-6 weeks post-surgery.

Losing weight quickly can contribute to fatigue. Taking your recommended nutritional supplements can help.

If you are unsure if your experience is normal, please speak to our nurses.