Post-surgery follow up schedule
Post-op
After your operation you will see your surgeon, a dietitian, physiotherapist and clinical pharmacy as required.
At 3 weeks
You will have an appointment (by phone or in person) with our Nurse Practitioner to ensure you are healing and feeling well and have an opportunity to ask any questions. There is no charge for this appointment.
At 4 weeks
You will have a consult with your dietitian. This appointment will have already been made for you, but if you are unsure please call us and we can confirm the time and date. There is no charge for this appointment.
At 6 weeks
Appointment with our physio. There is no charge for this appointment. Some patients may find it helpful to see a psychologist at this time.
At 3 months
Appointment to see your dietitian. There is no charge for this appointment. Please ensure you have your lab tests completed one week prior to your appointment so we can monitor them. We will let you know if you are requiring a consult or prescription as a result of these.
At 4 months
Appointment to see your surgeon. There is a charge of $60 for this appointment. Please make sure you have already had your 3 month blood tests done so we can monitor them. We will let you know if you are requiring a consult or prescription as a result of these.
At 8 months
Appointment to see your dietitian. There is no charge for this appointment. Please ensure you have your lab tests completed one week prior to your appointment so we can monitor them. We will let you know if you are requiring a consult or prescription as a result of these.
At 12 months
Appointment to see your surgeon. Please ensure you have your lab tests completed one week prior to your appointment. There is a cost of $150 for the appointment with your surgeon. Many patients will be able to be discharged at this time. Your GP will be asked to arrange blood tests to check your vitamin levels on an annual basis.
At 16 months
Appointment to see your dietitian. There is no charge for this appointment.
At 18 months
Appointment with your surgeon. There is a charge of $150 for this appointment. Please ensure you have your lab tests completed one week prior to your appointment so we can monitor them. We will let you know if you are requiring a consult or prescription as a result of these.
At 2 years
Appointment to see your dietitian. There is no charge for this appointment. Please ensure you have your lab tests completed one week prior to your appointment so we can monitor them. We will let you know if you are requiring a consult or prescription as a result of these.
Every year
Appointment to see your surgeon (or nurse practitioner) if required.
The first six appointments with the dietitian after surgery are included in the surgery price. Together with you, your dietitian will make a personalised plan for you, depending on your progress. At any time you can bring forward or postpone these appointments to a later date depending on your need.
We do recommend you have at least one follow up appointment with the health psychologist after your surgery, to help you on your post-op journey.
It’s important you get the specific lab tests done at the scheduled intervals. Other medications such as calcium, vitamin D and iron, may be prescribed after surgery at these follow-up visits. Once discharged, please ensure you have annual blood tests as ordered by your GP.
