Moving Through DWLS
Darebin Weight Loss Surgery Clinic
Upon contacting us, we will arrange an appointment to see Shelley Lisle, our clinical nurse specialist for a pre-assessment and education session. At this initial consultation, time is spent exploring your medical and obesity history to see if surgery suits you and what benefits might be achieved. Information about surgical options and the follow up process is explained and it is a terrific opportunity to ask questions about any aspect of surgery, our team or your care.
An appointment is scheduled with you to see the surgeon, Mr. Ahmad Aly or Mr. Kiron Bhatia and you are then invited to proceed through the multidisciplinary assessment program and see the rest of the team. A thorough medical evaluation including screening blood tests to check your general health and fitness for surgery is performed by one of our physicians (Dr. Stephen Warrillow, Dr. Andrew Monk or Dr. Lucilla Knight). If needed, specialist referral is facilitated in special circumstances (e.g. special tests for sleep apnoea).
A one on one assessment with a dietitian (Caitlyn Green or Fiona Sammutt) is performed and focuses on working with you to achieve the eating patterns that the surgery requires for success. An introductory appointment with our psychologist, Karen Edwards allows discussion of a wide range of important psychological or behavioural issues common when considering weight loss surgery.
During this process, together with you, we determine your best surgical option, be it gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass. The surgeon discusses the surgery in detail, including how it is done, how they work and what can be achieved as well as possible complications.
Once assessed as ready and suitable for surgery you are then offered a date for surgery.
During all of this, your care is co-ordinated by Shelley Lisle, the clinical nurse specialist and Kelly Sanguinetty our administrative practice manager who provide education and helps you prepare for your "Weight Loss Journey".
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