Weight Loss Surgery

Surgery is the only effective way to achieve major and sustained weight loss. Weight loss surgery effectively resolves most weight related conditions for the majority of people.

Weight Loss Surgery

Surgery is the only effective way to achieve major and sustained weight loss.

Weight loss surgery effectively resolves most weight related conditions for the majority of people.

There are 3 main operations to consider:

Gastric Bands are the safest and have the smallest weight loss
Bypasses achieve the biggest weight loss and have the highest risk
Sleeves are in the middle in most respects.

Additionally, there is this procedure to consider:

Gastric Balloon comes tightly packed in a small capsule that is swallowed in the clinic.

Click here to see a comparison between the three operations

Weight loss surgery has risks but is safer than remaining obese.

Weight loss surgery is a chance to have a life free from obesity.

It is your second chance at a healthy and active life.

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

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.

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

Risks, Costs & Questions

Which operation is best for me?

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Questions

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.

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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.

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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).

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