How To Lose Weight Before Surgery

Here are 7 options to help you lose weight before surgery

1. Meal Delivery Services in Sydney

Meal delivery services can make it easier to stick to a healthy eating plan by providing balanced, portion-controlled meals. Here are some options available in Sydney to help support your weight loss journey:

• Youfoodz: Offers fresh, ready-made meals with a focus on portion control and balanced nutrition – www.youfoodz.com
• Macros: Provides nutritious, chef-prepared meals that cater to various dietary requirements, including weight loss – www.macros.com.au
• Lite n’ Easy: Offers a variety of calorie-controlled meal plans to suit different weight loss goals – www.liteneasy.com.au
• Dineamic: Provides healthy meal options prepared by chefs and dietitians, with a focus on fresh, nutritious ingredients – www.dineamic.com.au
• My Muscle Chef: Delivers high-protein meals designed to support weight management and fitness – www.mymusclechef.com

2. DIY Weight Loss Solutions (Do It Yourself)

Eating healthier and incorporating regular exercise can help reduce excess weight. Here are some helpful resources:

• Noom: – Download the Noom App or read The Noom Mindset book for helpful guidance. www.noom.com
• MyFitnessPal: Use the MyFitnessPal app for calorie counting and food tracking – www.myfitnesspal.com
• Loseit: – Fitness app for tracking meals and exercise – www.loseit.com

3. Online Weight Loss Coaching

Online coaching support can be another effective way to get personalized help on your weight loss journey. Here are some options for online weight loss coaching in Australia:

• Be Fit Food: Offers online coaching and meal plans tailored to weight loss goals – www.befitfood.com.au
• Equalution: Provides personalised nutrition coaching for effective weight management – www.equalution.com
• LifeShape Clinic: Offers virtual weight loss programs with expert support – www.lifeshape.com.au

4. Medical Weight Loss Support & Medications – Sydney Clinics

Medical weight loss support and testing are available from Doctors at these clinics.

• Dr Georgia Rigas – Obesity and Metabolic Health Doctor in Kogarah and Bondi Junction- www.drgeorgiarigas.com
• My Weightloss Specialists – medical weight loss – https://myweightlossspecialists.com.au/

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5. Hypnosis for Weight Loss

Hypnosis can be an effective method for some people to help address behaviour and habits related to overeating and weight gain. By working with a certified hypnotherapist, you can receive guided support to change your mindset and develop healthier habits.

Here are some resources for hypnosis weight loss support in Australia:

• Mind Over Matter Hypnotherapy: Performs weight loss hypnosis –  www.mindovermatterhypnotherapy.com.au
• Sydney Hypnotherapy: Provides sessions for weight management and behavioural changes – www.sydneyhypnotherapy.com.au

6. Swallowable Gastric Balloon

A Gastric Balloon may help you lose around 10kg. It is available from obesity clinics at a cost of approximately $8,000 to $10,000. For more information, visit www.allurion.com or The BMI Clinic located in Sydney – www.bmiclinic.com.au

7. Bariatric Surgery with a  Surgeon- for High BMI Patients

Bariatric surgery options, such as Gastric Bypass or Gastric Sleeve, are available for those needing to lose over 15kg.

Costs vary between $15,000 to $25,000 depending on your private health insurance and Medicare rebates. Consult a bariatric surgeon for more information.