Is weight loss surgery right for you?
Bariatric (weight loss) surgery may help you if …
- Your weight is significantly greater than you would like it to be
- You find it difficult to lose weight by diet and exercise
- You are concerned about the health consequences of your weight
- Your weight affects your quality of life
- You have been diagnosed with obesity
For many people living with weight issues, bariatric surgery has offered a turning point, helping them achieve and maintain weight loss that felt out of reach through diet alone. Beyond the physical changes, it can bring renewed energy, confidence, and a better quality of life. It can also overcome or improve medical conditions associated with weight such as —
- Type 2 diabetes
- Sleep apnoea
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Infertility
- Joint problems
- Urinary incontinence
Quality of life after weight loss surgery can be improved in many ways. Examples are:
- Enhanced mobility
- Less depression
- Less social isolation
- Improved sexual function
- Improved employment performance
- Easier choices for clothing
Generally accepted criteria for weight loss surgery are BMI greater than 40 or BMI greater than 30 with a weight related medical condition.
Use the BMI Calculator to check your Body Mass Index (BMI) here →
If you are troubled by your weight and are looking for a life-long solution, please discuss this with your family doctor or contact our clinic directly for an appointment.
Operations for weight loss are explained in detail in our private patient portal.
