Your gastric sleeve journey is summarised here.
Contact us: Call, email, or use our Contact Us form for a no-referral appointment.
Pre-consultation:
- Receive and review “Module 1 – Overview” on obesity and surgery options.
- Get a blood test (form provided) to check for deficiencies.
Initial consultations:
- Meet with Mr. Jon Morrow (bariatric surgeon) to discuss your suitability and surgical options.
- Schedule additional appointments with our dietitian, and our wellness coach.
Pre-op appointments:
- Meet with your dietitian to discuss pre- and post-surgery diet, including the Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD).
- Work with our wellness coach to set goals and receive a personalised fitness program.
- Psychological assessment may be recommended.
Pre-surgery:
- Start the VLCD pre-op diet up to 4 weeks before surgery.
- Pay the surgical package fee and receive hospital arrival time one week before.
- Discuss anesthesia with Dr. Harper or Dr. Afsari the day before surgery.
Surgery day:
- Your gastric sleeve will be performed at Kakariki Hospital.
- Follow pre-surgery procedures in admissions and pre-op area.
- Meet with Mr. Morrow and Dr. Harper/Dr Afsari for final questions and consent.
Recovery and follow-up:
- Gradually progress to soup broth and pureed foods after surgery.
- Start using the incentive spirometer and begin gentle movement around the ward.
- Receive daily motivational text messages.
- Discharge on day 1 with medication for pain, Nausea, reflux, and constipation.
Post-operative follow-up:
- Follow-up appointments in the first few weeks.
- Transition to a soft diet in week 3, full diet in week 6.
- Resume normal activities gradually in week 4.
- Regular appointments recommended for best long term results.
- Lifelong monitoring by us or your family doctor.