Conditions

Obesity

Obesity is a complex, chronic condition characterised by excess body fat that can significantly impact overall health and quality of life. It often results from a combination of genetic, environmental, behavioural, and metabolic factors. If left untreated, obesity can increase the risk of various health complications, including diabetes, heart disease, and joint problems.

At our clinic, we offer a comprehensive range of evidence-based treatment options to help individuals achieve sustainable weight loss and improve their overall well-being.

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Weight Loss Options We Offer:

  • Bariatric surgery is one of the most effective long-term treatments for obesity. This surgical approach is designed to reduce the stomach's size or reroute part of the digestive system, helping you lose weight by limiting food intake.

    Our surgical options include:

    • Gastric Sleeve Surgery: Reduces the size of the stomach to a narrow tube/pouch.

    • Gastric Bypass Surgery: Reroutes part of the digestive tract to create a small tube/pouch.

    • Revision Surgery: Change to bypass or sleeve surgery from a previous gastric band (and removal of existing band if required).

    Our experienced surgeons and multidisciplinary team provide ongoing support before, during, and after surgery to ensure the best outcomes.

  • The Allurion Gastric Balloon is a non-surgical, swallowable device designed to aid weight loss by temporarily reducing hunger and food intake for approx 4 months.

    It naturally passes through the digestive system after several months, making it a safe and effective option for those seeking a less invasive treatment.

  • Medical weight loss involves the use of prescription medications to support weight management. These medications work by:

    • Suppressing appetite

    • Regulating hunger hormones

    • Helping control cravings

    Our physicians carefully evaluate each patient to determine the most appropriate medical therapy based on their health history and weight loss goals.

  • Achieving and maintaining weight loss requires a supportive, holistic approach to lifestyle changes. Our team of specialists includes:

    • Dietitians: Providing personalised nutrition plans tailored to your needs, preferences, and medical conditions.

    • Psychologists: Offering strategies to address emotional eating, build sustainable habits, and enhance motivation.

    We empower individuals to make meaningful changes by addressing both the physical and psychological aspects of weight management.

Our team at Melbourne Gastro Oesophageal Surgery can support you with lifestyle changes, medication management and surgical options. Please call (03) 9416 4418. Surgical options will require a valid referral to our surgeons.