Weight Loss Surgery

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to weight loss surgery. The type of procedure recommended for you by our leading surgeon Dr Ian Baxter will depend on a range of factors. These include your goals, your BMI, age, and any existing or looming health conditions.

While surgery will help you lose weight, long-term success depends upon your commitment to changing your relationship with food and making the necessary lifestyle choices that support you on your path to better health and wellbeing.

Surgery options Gastric Banding, Sleeve or Mini-Bypass as well as non-invasive temporary procedures such as a Gastric Balloon.

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Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy or Gastric Sleeve surgery uses a stapling device to remove two-thirds of the stomach. This effective and irreversible procedure is carried out using keyhole or laparoscopic surgery and results in a tube or sleeve-shaped stomach with a 100ml to 200ml capacity. It works by restricting the amount you can eat and by making you feel full sooner.

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A Mini Gastric Bypass or Omega Loop Mini-Bypass first divides the stomach into two sections to create a smaller stomach pouch. This is then connected directly to the mid-section of the small intestine, bypassing the first part of the small intestine. Results come from limiting the amount of food you can eat as well as reducing the number of kilojoules that are absorbed. This procedure is performed laparoscopically through five small incisions.

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In some cases, due to weight regain or complications, patients may need follow-up surgery to the initial procedure. This can apply whether you’ve had Gastric Band, Sleeve or Mini-Bypass surgery. If so, we work with you to address any setbacks and get your health journey back on track.

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A Gastric Balloon is a short-term, non-surgical weight-loss procedure, performed via endoscopy. It involves inserting an inflatable silicone balloon into your stomach. This is then inflated using saline and stays in place for 6 months before being removed. It works by making you feel full sooner so that you eat less.

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Laparoscopic or Gastric Banding is an effective, reversible procedure that uses a band to divide the stomach into two parts. This makes the stomach smaller so you feel full after eating less food. This minimally invasive procedure also puts pressure on the nerves in the upper part of your stomach, signalling the brain that you are not feeling hungry.

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Are you ready to find out more?

Call us today for a complimentary 30-minute consultation with our Bariatric Nurse Educator or one of our Bariatric coordinators.

Our Locations

Our friendly team is located under one roof in the Atria Building at Sippy Downs, on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. If you live out of the area, you can also make an appointment to see Dr Ian Baxter in his consulting rooms at Morayfield or Gympie. Telehealth appointments are also available for all team members.

Sippy Downs

Sunshine Coast Medical Weight Loss Centre
Atria Building
Suite 6
44 Central Drive
Sippy Downs QLD 4556

Morayfield

Health Hub Morayfield
19-31 Dickson Road
Morayfield QLD 4506

Gympie

Gympie Specialist and Diagnostic Centre
2/71 Channon Street
Gympie QLD 4570

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Sippy Downs

Sunshine Coast Medical Weight Loss Centre
Atria Building
Suite 6
44 Central Drive
Sippy Downs QLD 4556

Tel: (07) 5444 8594
Fax: (07) 5444 8549
Email: reception@drbaxter.com.au

Morayfield

Health Hub Morayfield
19-31 Dickson Road
Morayfield QLD 4506

Tel: (07) 5444 8594
Fax: (07) 5444 8549
Email: reception@drbaxter.com.au

Gympie

Gympie Specialist and Diagnostic Centre
2/71 Channon Street
Gympie QLD 4570

Tel: (07) 5444 8594
Fax: (07) 5444 8549
Email: reception@drbaxter.com.au

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