Patients can get Weight Loss Surgery in Australia if they are considered obese, have tried other weight loss programs with little success and/or have been diagnosed with obesity-related medical conditions.
As a guideline, this means patients with a body mass index (BMI) over 35, or a BMI of 30-34 for patients with weight-related health issues. However, each case is assessed individually.
Aspects such as diabetes, heart conditions and other health conditions, lifestyle factors such as exercise and smoking habits, and the psychological relationship with food intake and diet will be taken into account.
BodyFree will begin with in-depth consultations to explore all of these aspects with a patient, to come to a decision about the best surgical option to achieve a healthy weight.
Obesity Surgery is a health intervention, not cosmetic surgery, as it has wide-ranging impacts on health and wellbeing. It can help those who suffer from diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart conditions, high blood pressure and sleep apnoea. It can even extend the lifespan of people suffering from weight-related conditions.
Obesity Surgery is one of the most effective options to help patients lose excess weight. However, procedures such as the Gastric Sleeve or Gastric Bypass are irreversible or only partially reversible.
Obesity Surgery in Australia is only advised for people who have tried other options first, such as dietary and exercise programs or medication, without achieving long term success.