Weight Loss Surgery & Procedures
The decision to have weight loss surgery can be a dauting one, however the staff at WeightLoss Solutions Australia are on hand to answer your questions and concerns and help you through your weight loss journey, providing surgical and non-surgical solutions for lasting weight loss.
With a full service team of bariatric surgeons, dietitians, psychologists and support staff in-house to assist each of our patients on their weight loss journey, speak to our friendly team or come along to free non-obligation information evening to find out more and hear from past patients. Find out more about each of our weight loss procedures below, including risks, FAQs, maintenance and cost.
Lap Band Surgery (Gastric Banding)
Gastric banding is a laparoscopic procedure (keyhole) in which a soft silicone band is placed around the top part of the stomach to create a small upper pouch, restricting the volume of food that can be consumed in a single meal. The LAP-BAND® procedure is the most commonly performed weight loss procedure in Australia and has a number of advantages over other procedures.
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastric Sleeve surgery is a procedure whereby approximately three quarters of the stomach is lasting removed, significantly reducing the food-holding capacity to allow patients to feel satisfied from a much smaller meal. Average weight loss with a Gastric Sleeve is a significant percentage of excess weight. This surgery is a more lasting solutions with minimal follow up required and is performed laparoscopically.
ORBERA Gastric Balloon
The Orbera Intragastric Balloon is a non-surgical procedure designed to assist individuals who are overweight and have moderate weight loss goals. This endoscopic procedure involves placing a non-fixed saline-filled silicone balloon in the stomach, reducing the food-holding capacity and calorie intake. The balloon remains in the stomach for 6 months and is complemented with a 12 month lifestyle modification program designed to help patients change their bad habits and live a healthier lifestyle.
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Bypass surgery (or Roux En Y) is performed under laparoscopy and involves the division of the stomach into two pouches, one smaller upper gastric pouch and one larger lower pouch. This procedure comes with higher risks and complications than the sleeve or band and more dietary restrictions, however it is usually offered as a revision surgery option if previous surgeries weren’t successful.
Band to Sleeve Conversion & Revision Surgery
Revision weight loss surgery is an option for patients who need to have a previous procedure repaired or changed in favour of a more suitable option. Revision surgery usually follows after complications associated with the original procedure or after poor weight loss or weight gain. Fortunately complications with the Band and Sleeve are rare.
Other Procedures
Excess Skin Removal – A common question amongst many patients undergoing weight loss surgery is: “Will I be left with a lot of excess skin once I’ve lost the majority of my excess weight?” This depends on many variables and shouldn’t deter you from wanting to lose weight. There are solutions to dealing with unwanted excess skin through our clinic.
*Disclaimer: Results may vary for each person.