Melbourne Bariatrics

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Results of Weight Loss Surgery

80 to 98% of obesity related conditions resolve

Weight loss takes 6 to 24 months

Sleeve Gastrectomy is the most common weight loss operation in Australia, but you should choose the operation that suits you best.

Weight Loss Surgery - Before and After

Band:

50 to 60% excess weight loss

Sleeve:

65 to 75% excess weight loss

Bypass:

70 to 80% excess weight loss

Dr Draper does not perform Gastric Bypass surgery and this information is provided for educational purposes.

Please Contact Melbourne Bariatrics on 03 9770 7189 for more information or to make an appointment

Which operation is best for me?

Mr Geoff Draper

Risks, Costs & Questions

Sleeve Gastrectomy

Questions

1

Cost

How much does it cost?
Basically, at Melbourne Bariatrics Peninsula, a Gap fee for most bariatric surgery applies. The gaps fees for a Sleeve are $6400. Revision surgery fees vary.

2

Payment Options

A range of payment plans are available.
These include standard payment through Private Health Cover, No gap covered by Supported Health, Self funded and Using your Superannuation.

3

Choosing

Which operation you choose should be the safest operation that suits you. In a nutshell, Bands are the safest, Sleeves have the most natural eating style, & Bypasses achieve the greatest weight loss. They are all done laparoscopically (keyhole).