Mercy Bariatrics

How to get started with Bariatric Surgery.
Firstly, contact Mercy Bariatrics in Perth so that we can help you understand the process and know what to do. Bariatric surgery is a specialist procedure which requires a referral from your GP to one of our Bariatric specialists, which you must bring with you to the first appointment. Make sure you check that your Health fund covers Bariatric surgery (Sleeve item No. 31575) and bring your Medicare or DVA card with you too. Your first bariatric consultation will be bulk billed so contact us today. https://mercybariatrics.com.au/my-next-steps/where-to-from-here/

There is growing evidence that achieving adequate restful sleep, is an essential component of weight management, and optimising health and well-being. More on our website... https://mercybariatrics.com.au/sleep-for-weight-management/

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Mercy Bariatrics team!

Christmas is a time for family and friends to gather together and spend quality time. Gatherings often involve food and drink and this can be challenging for a bariatric patient. There are plenty of healthy Christmas food and drink choices to be enjoyed though. See them on our website... https://mercybariatrics.com.au/healthy-christmas-food-drink/

Factors contributing to weight regain after Bariatric Surgery.
The average weight regain 5 years after bariatric surgery is 20%. This small amount of weight regain is likely to be due to the relaxing of the stomach and a subtle return of hunger hormones. If weight regain is greater than average, other factors are likely to be contributing to this. See them on our website: https://mercybariatrics.com.au/factors-contributing-to-weight-regain-after-bariatric-surgery/

Obesity is a serious, chronic disease and not a simple condition. It is an excessively high amount of body fat in relation to lean body mass, which results from calorie intake that exceeds energy usage. Obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death following smoking. Find out about the causes and treatment options on our website... https://mercybariatrics.com.au/obesity-surgery-2/about-obesity-surgery-perth/

Dumping syndrome is a group of symptoms that occurs when food moves from the stomach into the small intestine too fast. it usually occurs after consuming high sugar food or fluids. Early dumping syndrome causes symptoms 10-30 minutes after eating, while late dumping syndrome causes symptoms one to four hours after eating. Find out what you can do if affected by this. https://mercybariatrics.com.au/support-education/dumping-syndrome/

Weight loss surgery is not just about the surgery. To get the best results from your operation there must be a team approach in an integrated fashion. Throughout all the phases of your weight loss program you will be helped and advised by the team that we have set up. Learn about the team approach at Mercy Bariatrics... https://mercybariatrics.com.au/the-mercy-approach/integrated-approach/

Gastric Sleeve Surgery is the most commonly performed bariatric operation in Australia. Mercy Bariatrics in Perth offers a fully integrated approach designed to support you in all aspects of your weight loss. The gastric sleeve operation (sleeve gastrectomy) involves removing the lateral 4/5 of the stomach with a stapling device. It is done laparoscopically (keyhole surgery) but is not reversible. It basically leaves a stomach tube instead of a stomach sack. But the stomach empties normally because of the pyloric valve which is preserved. The sleeve gastrectomy is the only truly “reductive” procedure. It leaves patients with a small but functionally normal stomach which allows a near normal selection of foods in much reduced volume. Although originally intended as a two stage procedure for patients with super obesity, it is now accepted that it works just as well as a single stage procedure providing the initial sleeve volume is small enough (ideally 80-100mls initially). Learn more on our website.. https://mercybariatrics.com.au/obesity-surgery-2/surgery-options/sleeve-gastrectomy/

Mercy Bariatrics is very aware that costs are a major consideration when deciding whether to undertake bariatric surgery. We attempt to minimise the costs involved without compromising on the quality and comprehensiveness of our program. Our website details gastric sleeve surgery costs for patients with private health insurance, and for those without. There is also an option to have a portion of superannuation funds released on medical grounds to cover vital and life saving surgery, including Bariatric Surgery. This would cover out of pocket costs, or even the total cost of surgery if uninsured. Find out more on our website... https://mercybariatrics.com.au/my-next-steps/costs-finance/

See a selection of recipes especially suitable for bariatric patients. View the recipe PDFs and download them if you wish. https://mercybariatrics.com.au/the-mercy-approach/recipes/

🚚 Exciting News! We're Moving! 🏥

We’re thrilled to announce that we are relocating to our new home at Mount Medical Suites, located at 146 Mounts Bay Road! 🌟

Our team is looking forward to serving you in our new and improved space. Stay tuned for updates as we settle into this exciting new chapter!

We’ll be open and ready to welcome you soon. Thank you for your continued support!