BMI ranges and weight loss surgery options Australia
BMI 27-32
You are in the BMI range, where an invasive weight loss surgery is not recommended. We do have 2 options that may be of interest to you:
Gastric Balloon, this procedure is available from a BMI range of 27 and up. A balloon is inserted to take space in your stomach, thereby reducing the intake of food. 10-30 kgs of weight loss may be possible after 12 months.
Endoscopic Sleeve, this is a minimally invasive procedure, which will reduce the size of your stomach by stitching the stomach from the inside, and hence reduce your food intake. You will be admitted 1 night and have no scars after this procedure. Associated with lifestyle changes you may be able to lose up-to 50% of your excess weight.
BMI 32-35
The recommended BMI range for a Gastric Sleeve weight loss surgery in Australia is typically BMI 35 and up. Your BMI is just short of that range, and in this case it is at the medical professionals discretion if a Gastric Sleeve surgery is recommended. The medical team will consider your medical history, your age, your family history of obesity and serious illnesses.
As you are less than BMI 35, you will not qualify for Medicare rebates of you have Gastric Sleeve and hence the cost of the surgery package including screening and follow ups is approx $19,200
It may also be that the team may recommend other less invasive options for you, such as:
Gastric Balloon, this procedure is available from a BMI range of 27 and up. A balloon is inserted to take space in your stomach, thereby reducing the intake of food. 10-30 kgs of weight loss may be possible after 12 months.
Endoscopic Sleeve, this is a minimally invasive procedure, which will reduce the size of your stomach by stitching the stomach from the inside, and hence reduce your food intake. You will be admitted 1 night and have no scars after this procedure. Associated with lifestyle changes you may be able to lose up-to 50% of your excess weight.
If you would like to explore these options, your next step is to arrange a GP referral to Dr. Shamani Mendis. Dr. Mendis is the endocrinologist responsible for screening your medical history, discuss the recommended options for you and to provide further referrals as required. As a part of this screening, besides Dr. Mendis, you will also see our Dietician as well as the bariatric surgeon. The total cost for this is $680 with $300 being refundable as Medicare rebates.
BMI 35 and up
Most patients of BMI 35 and up are considered good candidates for gastric sleeve weight loss surgery, especially if you have underlying diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, fatty liver, sleep apnea or joint pain.
The gastric sleeve weight loss surgery package is a comprehensive package, which includes screening by our endocrinologist, dietician consultation, surgeon consultation, surgery with 2 nights in private hospital and follow ups. Assuming you qualify for Medicare rebates the package costs approx $17,850 out of pocket.
To start the process towards a healthier future, you should arrange for a GP referral to Dr. Shamani Mendis. Dr. Mendis is the endocrinologist responsible for screening your medical history, discuss the recommended options for you and to provide further referrals as required. As a part of this screening, besides Dr. Mendis, you will also see our Dietician as well as the bariatric surgeon. The total cost for this is $680 with $300 being refundable as Medicare rebates.
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