Surgery for weight loss may work for you

It is now understood that severe or morbid obesity is not just the result of excess eating but also a chronic disease with many contributing factors.

You are considered severely overweight, or obese, if your Body Mass Index (BMI) is 30 or higher. Obesity means that your excess weight is putting your life at risk.

Understand Surgical Options

Surgical procedures have shown the best long-term results in dealing with obesity. This Australian website has been set up for you to find out more about the various options for weight loss surgery, including laparoscopic gastric banding (also known as Swedish Adjustable Gastric Banding, or SAGB, LAP-BAND(R) surgery, laparoscopic banding (sometimes abbreviated to lap. banding), or stomach banding), gastric bypass and other procedures.

Explore Patient Stories

We have put together a collection of patient stories and interviews, frequently asked questions, and other resources that help you understand what results you can expect and how weight loss surgery will change the quality of your life.

Talk to a Specialist

Visit one of the free information evenings to hear about these surgical procedures in more detail, get your questions answered, and to meet other people that are in the same situation as you. You may also wish to book an initial, obligation-free appointment with an experienced bariatric surgeon in Australia or New Zealand.

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