journey to weight loss
The emotional and physical journey to obesity surgery
- Jon Armstrong
journey to weight loss
Dealing with the challenges to weight loss
journey to weight loss
Arrangements for rural patients
journey to weight loss
Starting the journey to weight loss surgery
If you have struggled with your weight for a long time, you might be considering weight-loss surgery. The first step is to find experienced, qualified bariatric surgeons who will also take a holistic approach to your treatment and care. At Advance Surgical we start by first establishing whether you are a suitable candidate for obesity surgery, which means determining your BMI , assessing your medical condition, and checking your medical history.
We then ensure you have a thorough understanding of the different treatment options. These include sleeve gastrectomy, where a portion of your stomach is stapled off and removed and gastric bypass surgery, where we reduce the size of your stomach and reduce the the amount of food you can absorb further down in the intestine. Both types of surgery should provide good weight loss and reduce weight related problems.
journey to weight loss
Telehealth options for dealing with weight loss
For patients living remotely or in rural WA – whether that be Mandurah or Marble Bar – Telehealth can make life significantly easier. Our bariatric surgeons Dr Siva Sundararajan, Dr Bill Gong and Dr Jon Armstrong can carry out consultations before and after your procedure via Skype. And we help you stay connected through online resources including our Facebook page and YouTube videos. In the paper mentioned above, researchers looked at how remote assessments and interventions may help overcome barriers.
Our experience has found telehealth to be hugely helpful to remotely based patients and at Advance Surgical Perth, we will be happy to work out a communication protocol adapted to your location and needs.
Whether you are 5km or 1500 km from your Perth bariatric surgeon, it’s important to choose a surgeon who not only has experience in the most advanced procedures, but who also is committed to your long-term care.
You should ensure your clinic offers comprehensive support from both your surgeon and a qualified dietician, who can help you make the most of your weight loss surgery with advice on lifestyle and diet. Dealing with obesity surgery and post-surgical recovery can leave you feeling vulnerable, and the team at Advance Surgical Perth are here to guide you throughout your journey – whether in person or remotely.
