Your Weight Loss Journey

YOUR FIRST CONSULT

Dr Thiruchelvam will review your medical history and symptoms, perform a physical examination and may order certain diagnostic tests. After this review the doctor will recommend the best treatment for you. There will be plenty of time for your questions with Dr Thiruchelvam, and our admin staff will also go through the details of costs and logistics with you.

PRE-OP WITH OUR DIETITIAN

Our dietitian will help guide you through your pre- and post-op surgery diet as you prepare fort eh start of your weight loss journey. They will provide you with all the necessary resources and diet guides for surgery.

SURGERY DAY

The hospital will contact you the day before surgery about what time to arrive, your fasting instructions and what medication to take with you. Dr Thiruchelvam and your anaesthetist will also check in with you before you go into surgery. depending on your surgery you should be discharged within 1 day.

RECOVERY AT HOME

At the two day and one-week marks post-surgery, our dedicated team will check in with you to monitor your progress and support your recovery. During these check-ins, we will focus on hydration, wound healing, pain management and your overall general well-being. These regular check ins are part of out commitment to your care, helping to ensure a smooth and comfortable recovery.

2 & 6 WEEKS POST SURGERY

At the two-week mark following your surgery, you will have a scheduled appointment with our dietitian and Dr Thiruchelvam. This consultation aims to assess your progress and provide personalized dietary and medical advice. At six weeks, we will reassess our nutritional needs and make any necessary adjustments to your diet to support continued healing and recovery.

3 & 6 MONTHS POST SURGERY

These reviews will focus on your long-term dietary habits and ensuring that you are maintaining a healthy, balanced diet that supports your overall well-being. We will also evaluate your progress, address any challenges you might be facing, and refine your dietary plan to ensure sustained health benefits.

12 MONTHS POST SURGERY

This final scheduled review with Dr Thiruchelvam and the dietitian will look at your overall nutritional status one year post surgery with a focus on long term health maintenance and any further recommendations.

3 YEARS POST SURGERY

At this mark, we recommend that patients who underwent a gastric sleeve surgery or single anastomosis bypass have a gastroscopy with Dr Thiruchelvam. This helps detect silent reflux, which can occur without symptoms but may cause oesophageal damage in untreated. If you have the appropriate level of private health coverage, this will come at no additional cost to yourself.

YOUR ONGOING JOURNEY

If you require additional support from our dietitian outside of these scheduled check ins, we are here to help. Our goal is to ensure you receive the best possible care and achieve the best outcome for your health and recovery. Whether you have questions, need further guidance, or face any dietary challenges, our team is available to provide the support you need.