Obesity Melbourne
Supportive care to help you navigate obesity with long-term support on your side.
What is Obesity?
If you feel like the conversation about weight never ends, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with their weight, with 66% of Australian adults living with obesity or are classified as overweight in a 2022 report.
Obesity is a medical condition involving an excessive accumulation of body fat that may impact a person’s overall health. For many people with obesity, losing weight may feel incredibly challenging, even with consistent effort. If you’ve been working out and eating well but the visible results aren’t showing, we want to help.
At Heidelberg Weight Loss Surgery, we offer weight loss surgery in Melbourne in an effort to help you work towards your goals.
Causes of Obesity
Obesity occurs when energy intake exceeds energy expenditure over a long time. This essentially boils down to ‘calories in’ versus ‘calories out’. The result of not burning as many calories as you consume is excess energy stored as fat.
There are several factors that may contribute to obesity, many of which may be outside of your control.
Some of these factors include:
- An unhealthy diet
- An inactive lifestyle
- Stress
- Poor sleep
- Age
- Past pregnancy
- Menopause
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
- Certain medications
Complications and Obesity Related Health Conditions
Obesity is considered the second leading risk factor for a variety of preventable chronic conditions. Not everyone with obesity will experience these conditions, but understanding the risks may help you make more informed decisions.
Potential complications include:
- Heart disease
- Type 2 diabetes
- Some cancers
- High blood pressure
- Osteoarthritis
- Infertility
- Depression
- Sleep apnoea
- Asthma
- Reflux
How is Obesity Diagnosed?
Obesity is diagnosed based on your Body Mass Index (BMI). This is a calculation that uses your weight and height to determine whether you fall into the underweight, healthy weight, overweight or obese categories.
For those living with obesity, BMI also helps outline levels of severity from Class I through to Class III. A BMI of 30 or higher typically indicates obesity. However, it’s important to remember that BMI is only one tool, not a full picture of your health.
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Understanding Our Bariatric Surgery Options
We offer a variety of bariatric surgeries that may help you control your weight and move toward better long-term well-being. These include:
Gastric Sleeve
This surgery removes a portion of the stomach by stapling along its length, creating a smaller sleeve-shaped stomach that may help you feel full with less food.
Gastric Bypass
This procedure creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes part of the small intestine. Food then passes through the pouch into the small intestine.
Gastric Band
A soft band is placed around the top of the stomach. This may then be adjusted to help restrict your stomach, helping you feel fuller sooner.
Your Questions About Obesity Answered
Who is bariatric surgery for?
People with severe obesity or those who are morbidly obese may explore surgical options when conventional methods haven’t helped over a prolonged period.
What happens at my first appointment?
Your first visit focuses on understanding your health, weight management history, and any physical or psychological factors affecting your life. It’s a calm, supportive conversation to explore your options.
Do you offer other treatment options?
Yes. If bariatric surgery doesn’t feel right for you, we offer a range of other supportive options, including gastric balloon and endoscopic sleeve procedures.
We also offer access to our Momentum program, along with psychology, exercise physiology, and dietetics support. We’ll talk through each approach with you so you can choose what feels right for you.
Why Choose Heidelberg Weight Loss Surgery?
Ongoing, Compassionate Care
We’re here to offer steady, long-term support so you feel guided and cared for throughout your weight loss journey.
Multidisciplinary Support
We offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatment options to help you explore what may work best for you.
A Fully Qualified Team
Our team includes experienced, accredited professionals, from surgeons to dietitians, all committed to supporting you with understanding.
Take the First Step Toward Managing Obesity
If you’re living with obesity, support is here. At Heidelberg Weight Loss Surgery, we offer personalised care that meets you where you are and moves at your pace. When you feel ready, take the first step toward better health and reach out to our team for an appointment.