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Pathway to Surgery

Begin your journey to a healthier life with a personalised weight loss consultation at Southern Weight Loss. Explore your options and take the first step towards lasting change.

Weight Loss Consultation

At Southern Weight Loss, we understand that the journey to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is a personal and transformative experience. Our comprehensive weight loss consultation service is designed to support you at every stage of this journey, providing expert guidance, tailored advice, and compassionate care.

About Weight Loss

Weight loss is not just about reducing the numbers on the scale; it’s about improving your overall health, enhancing your quality of life, and gaining the confidence to live life to the fullest. For many people, achieving significant and sustainable weight loss requires more than just diet and exercise. This is where our specialist services at Southern Weight Loss can make a real difference.

If you have decided that you want to consider weight loss or bariatric surgery, you can see your General Practitioner and ask for a referral to Mr Mark Grant at Southern Weight Loss & Laparoscopy.

The referral should also include your weight and height measurements. Once the referral is received an information booklet on Bariatric surgery will be sent to you. An extensive health questionnaire will also be sent to help streamline your initial consultation.

Our Services

At Southern Weight Loss, we offer a range of surgical options to help you achieve your weight loss goals. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to providing you with the highest standard of care, ensuring that you feel supported and informed throughout the process. Below are some of the key services we provide:

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Gastric bypass surgery is a proven and effective procedure for individuals who are significantly overweight. This surgery involves creating a small stomach pouch and rerouting a portion of the small intestine. By doing so, it limits the amount of food you can eat and reduces the absorption of calories and nutrients, leading to significant and sustained weight loss. Gastric bypass surgery is particularly effective for those with severe obesity and related health conditions, offering long-term benefits for your health and wellbeing.

Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Gastric sleeve surgery, also known as sleeve gastrectomy, is a popular weight loss procedure that involves removing a large portion of the stomach, leaving a smaller, tube-like stomach. This surgery not only reduces the amount of food you can eat but also helps to decrease hunger hormones, making it easier to manage your appetite. Gastric sleeve surgery is a less invasive option compared to other procedures and has been shown to produce significant weight loss results.

Mini-Gastric Bypass

The mini-gastric bypass is a less complex and shorter version of the traditional gastric bypass surgery. This procedure also reduces the size of the stomach and reroutes the small intestine, helping you to eat less and absorb fewer calories. The mini-gastric bypass is an excellent option for individuals looking for a simpler surgical solution with a shorter recovery time, while still achieving effective and long-lasting weight loss results.

The initial consultation with your surgeon.

This will cover an assessment of your general health, specifically looking at any co-morbidities relating to your weight.

He will outline the different bariatric procedures performed at Southern Weight Loss & Laparoscopy. The risks and benefits of each one. He will answer any questions you have about weight loss surgery and which ones may be appropriate for you. He may need to organise further investigations to aid us assess your fitness for bariatric surgery.

You will need to see our dietitian, this can take place before you see our surgeon.

We recommend a minimum of 2 appointments with Helen.

  • These will help her identify any reasons you overeat. She will discuss what work is needed to achieve a healthy diet prior to Bariatric surgery. It will allow you time to reflect and to problem solve with Helen on areas you might have challenging.
  • Your pre-surgical preparation session, will cover two areas of work. It is informed by the information collected in the previous appointments.
  • You will receive an individualised plan for the meal replacements needed in the lead up to Bariatric surgery
  • She will also outline what you will need to do in the 6 weeks following bariatric surgery. Helen will give you access to resources on pureed and soft meals. To help you transition back to eating normal food. You will be given an individualised daily protein target to eat after weight loss surgery.

We strongly encourage you to ask questions about bariatric surgery and we will endeavour to ensure these questions are answered both clearly and honestly.

During this process, we will expect you to also either continue working with your psychotherapist. This will help address common barriers that may prevent you having a successful outcome from Bariatric surgery.

Book a Consultation

Taking the first step towards weight loss surgery can be daunting, but at Southern Weight Loss, we are here to guide you through every stage of the process. Our initial consultation is an opportunity for you to learn more about the options available to you, discuss your goals and concerns, and receive personalised advice from our expert team.

During your consultation, we will assess your overall health, discuss your weight loss history, and determine the most suitable surgical option for you. Our goal is to ensure that you feel confident and informed about your decision to pursue weight loss surgery.

If you are ready to take control of your health and begin your journey towards a healthier, more fulfilling life, book your consultation with Southern Weight Loss today. Our friendly and knowledgeable team is here to support you every step of the way.

Weight Loss Surgery is Just the Beginning

To find out more call us on
03 464 0970