Weight Loss Surgery Sunshine Coast

Free Information Session (Gympie) - Saturday May 28th

Dr Baxter and the team from Sunshine Coast Medical Weight Loss Centre are ready to answer your questions about Weight Loss Surgery. Sit down with Dr Baxter and a past patient to find out all there is to know about Bariatric surgery and if it is right for you.

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Holistic approach to life-changing weight loss

Our patients receive expert dietary advice and professional mindset support. Dr Ian Baxter is one of Queensland’s leading bariatric surgeons and has performed more than 4,000 procedures.

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Is weight loss surgery right for you?

We’ve helped thousands of Queenslanders determine whether weight loss surgery is the best choice for them. Your long-term wellbeing comes first. Simply request a face-to-face or telehealth consultation.

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Making the rest of your life the best of your life

Bariatric surgery is just the start of your weight loss journey. Our specialised package “New Beginnings” provides all the guidance and support you’ll need.

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What Are The Available Bariatric Surgery Options?

GASTRIC BYPASS

An Omega-Loop Gastric bypass is a procedure (also known as a Mini-Bypass) is a procedure where the stomach is divided into two sections, creating a smaller stomach pouch, then the first part of the small intestine is bypassed, reducing the amount that can be absorbed.

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GASTRIC SLEEVE

Gastric Sleeve surgery involves removing the lateral two-thirds of the stomach with a stapling device. The procedure is done using keyhole or laparoscopic surgery. The remaining stomach is more like a tube or ‘sleeve’ than a sac.

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GASTRIC BAND

This band is placed around your stomach in such a way that the stomach is divided into two parts: a small 25ml capacity pouch above the band; with the remaining stomach below the band.

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CORRECTIVE / REVISIONAL SURGERY

Revisional surgery for bariatric patients can sometimes be needed, whether the patient has had a band, a sleeve or a bypass. Corrective or revisional surgery is always more complicated than the initial surgery.

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Surgical Expertise

When patients of Sunshine Coast Medical Weight Loss Centre undergo bariatric surgery, they know they are in the care of one of Queensland’s leading surgeons within this field. Dr Ian Baxter is highly respected within the medical community and fully committed to healthy long-term outcomes for his patients. His expertise includes laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, omega-loop gastric bypass, laparoscopic banding and revisional surgery.

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Dietary Support

Nutrition and your relationship with food is key to long-term weight loss success. Sunshine Coast Medical Weight Loss Centre’s two dietitians have more than 50 years of experience between them, including more than 30 years specialising in bariatric or metabolic surgery dietetics. They consult with patients both prior to surgery and post-op, equipping you with the knowledge and tools you need to achieve your weight loss goals.

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Emotional Support

Breaking free from old cognitive and behavioural patterns assists in achieving long-term weight loss and lifestyle change. As such, Sunshine Coast Medical Weight Loss Centre has a team of psychologists who help to assess each patient’s suitability for surgery. The bariatric psychologists also help in the development of tools and strategies to deal with any identified emotional eating triggers, anxiety or mindset struggles post-surgery.

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Additional Support

Members of the centre’s friendly admin team are also highly trained to answer any questions or concerns you may have. One of our receptionists also has first-hand experience of undergoing gastric sleeve surgery, losing 60kg and gaining a new lease on life that has included becoming a triathlete!

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Free Weight Loss Seminars

Join us for FREE seminar with Dr Ian Baxter and his team. Get your questions answered and find out if bariatric surgery is right for you.

NEXT SEMINAR
Saturday, 28th May from 10am
Gympie Specialist Clinic

Call us on (07) 5444 8594 or email to find out more

More Than 4,000 Procedures Performed

Have Any Questions?

Find out if bariatric surgery is right for you! Request a free 15 minute weight loss surgery consultation with one of our Bariatric Consultants or find out when Sunshine Coast Medical Weight Loss Centre’s next free weight loss seminar is being held.

Each seminar involves Dr Ian Baxter, a bariatric dietitian, a psychologist and a past patient.

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