The process starts with a full investigation of all factors that may affect the outcome of the surgery in an appropriate level of detail. This includes immediate and active management of all risks when identified, including referral to appropriate specialists for obesity-related disease stabilisation. These include a
The informed consent for surgery reflects that:
There must be a comprehensive evaluation of psychosocial or other factors that may affect compliance with postoperative care requirements.
All patients receive individualised preparation, education and counselling to optimise their weight management before surgery from a dietician and exercise physiologist.
We have strict written protocols and a standardised approach for:
All patients receive individualised patient management plans to ensure optimal management of known risks during the patient’s inpatient stay. Access is available to high dependency, with a full range of medical specialists available to provide support to manage the postoperative patient and any complications that may occur.
Each patient has strict written protocol and a care pathway for the post-surgical follow up. This includes written patient information outlining the post-surgical care.
In addition, we liase with general practitioners and other community providers that are involved with the patient’s care.
Ongoing care and follow up is provided for the lifetime of the patient, with access to postoperative counselling and mental health support if required. Certain patients will also require assistance with and planning for reconstructive surgery post-operation.
Patients receive individualised education and counselling to optimise their weight management after surgery from a dietician. Patients can access a exercise physiologist to undertake a graded exercise program. All discussions with the patient about weight management, agreed goals and actions are documented. Patients are provided with a copy of their agreed goals, weight management plan and actions.
Dr Govind Krishna is an expert is weight loss surgery with 25+ years of experience performing gastric surgery. He has performed over 2,500+ weight loss and gastric operations and offers affordable surgical solutions for those seeking weight loss surgery.
He offers an empathetic, non-judgemental approach to weight loss management and his mission is to help his patients restore their health and move on with their lives.
Dr Krishna holds a Master of Surgery (MS) Degree specialising in gastric surgery and is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS).
Dr Krishna’s consults patients from South-Western Sydney at his Wetherill Park clinic.
Learn more about Dr Krishna’s significant weight loss surgical experience below.
