Does the quoted price include post-operative surgeon consultations?
Chris Hall2017-10-29T15:58:17+11:00Yes. The price includes unlimited post-operative consultations.
Does the quoted price include the anaesthetist’s fee, assistant’s fee and all hospital costs?
Chris Hall2017-10-29T15:57:59+11:00Yes. Our program fee covers all charges related to hospital care. Additional costs may include contrast study/swallows done at the hospital.
Do you offer financed payment plans?
Chris Hall2017-10-29T15:57:38+11:00We do not offer finance directly to our clients, however there are finance companies such who specialise in medical finance plans. You can also access your superannuation by applying for early release of funds. There is a form to download.
How experienced is the surgeon?
Chris Hall2023-03-27T16:15:14+11:00Dr Ahmed is a general and hepatobiliary surgeon specialising in laparoscopic and open surgery. Dr. Ahmed has been in practice since 2009 and has performed a significant number of cancer and non cancer procedures. He work at Nepean Public and Nepean Private Hospitals.
Does your surgeon offer a range of surgical options to suit people with different needs, such as sleeve, and gastric bypass?
Chris Hall2017-10-29T15:56:55+11:00Dr. Ahmed is experienced in providing all types of weight loss surgery. Each procedure has different benefits, so you can discuss with your doctor the procedure that suits you best.
Do I need a referral from a local doctor or General Practitioner for Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
Chris Hall2017-10-29T15:56:33+11:00Yes, you will need a referral. In order for you to see any specialist Medicare requires you to obtain a referral from your local doctor (GP). Your local doctor should assess your health and discuss with you the options of weight loss surgery
Do you offer information seminars where I can learn about your services and meet the surgeon?
Chris Hall2017-10-29T15:56:08+11:00We are planning to offer this in the near future. At the moment it would be best to make an appointment to see Dr Ahmed and our dietician. Once these assessments are done then a decision can be made regarding appropriateness for surgery.
How do you know if surgery can be done open or keyhole (laparoscopic)?
Dr Sulman Ahmed2017-04-04T21:08:25+10:00Most hernia repairs in this area are done with open surgery. There has been a large swing away from laparoscopic repair for many reasons. Robotic surgery has also been applied in this field. This question would be best answered by the specialist.
I have had pain following my hernia repair; I am not happy. Why is this?
Dr Sulman Ahmed2017-04-04T21:04:36+10:00Chronic pain may occur following hernia surgery. This is uncommon but may relate to nerve irritation secondary to surgery and mesh placement. It may settle with time but usually a review by a pain specialist is the best management strategy. Prior to this its important to ensure there is no hernia recurrence.
What causes a hernia? I don’t do any heavy lifting.
Dr Sulman Ahmed2017-04-04T21:02:41+10:00Hernia formation is multifactorial. Genetics; collagen deficiency; heavy and repetitive lifting; previous hernia repair (same side or another location); straining ( coughing - smokers cough); constipation; and urinary obstruction.