Weight Loss and Metabolic Surgery

Yes. This can be arranged through our practice support team.

As soon as you feel comfortable to, generally you will be walking on the same day.

No, but there may be a reduction in the volume of your stools because you are eating less. If you develop any problems, it is fine to take some Metamucil or increase the fibre in your diet.

Eating out is fine. You will generally be able to eat a normal range of foods, however it is advised to eat smaller portions, such as ordering an entree as a main. After the procedure you will feel comfortably full with this.

The procedures will have no effect on taking your normal prescribed medications in the long term. Its important with restrictive procedures not to take large tablets; so there will be a need to have easily chewable or liquid form of tablets.

You will need vitamin and mineral supplements after these procedures as you will generally be eating less food than your body is used to. This ensures you get all the vitamins and minerals you need for energy and vitality. This will be discussed by the dietician preoperatively.

If you are planning a pregnancy, we recommend not falling pregnant for a least one year after the sleeve gastrectomy or bypass.

All services are provided on site. You will see Dr. Ahmed and the dietician.

We offer the following services: Unlimited surgeon consultations Unlimited telephone based support A total of up to 5 individual Dietitian sessions. You will need a referral from your GP for a health care plan so that a rebate from medicare can be obtained.

Dr Ahmed visits his patients every day; unless there is an emergency requiring Dr. Ahmed to be elsewhere.