Weight Loss
Weight Loss Dietetic Services
Anyone who would like to change their weight is welcome to contact Healthcare on Collins to make an appointment with a Dietician (with or without a referral).
This includes anyone who has been advised to lose weight by a medical professional for health reasons.
People may be referred to Healthcare on Collins by bariatric surgeons, where Dieticians are involved in both pre-surgery and post-surgery situations. The most common related surgeries are sleeve gastrectomies and RNY gastric bypasses.
Comprehensive Weight Loss Assessments
- ✔Medical history
- ✔Current eating behaviours
- ✔Motivations for weight loss
Measuring Progress
The weight scale is not the primary outcome for weight-loss-related services. Instead, there is a reference to the goals outlined in the initial appointment, such as;
- “I would like to be able to walk the stairs more easily”
- “I would like to be able to pick up my young family members from the ground”
- “I would like to learn to sit cross-legged”
Dieticians work with people to set clear and meaningful goals, so together, a robust and realistic plan on how to best achieve these goals can be developed.
Self-set goals typically enhance motivation by providing individuals with a sense of ownership and purpose, fostering a deeper commitment towards achieving their long-term vision and well-being.
Bariatric Support Services
With bariatric surgery, extensive nutrition counselling is provided, particularly if the patient has developed disordered relationships with food from years of dieting.
The focus is on guiding people towards adopting a balanced and sustainable diet, rather than restrictive approaches.
- Before surgery, patients typically follow a specific diet called a VLCD (Very Low Calorie) diet to enhance safety and prepare the body for the procedure by shrinking the liver.
- Post-surgery, there’s a structured diet progression, starting with liquids for six to eight weeks, followed by pureed and soft food consistencies.
Long-term, patients typically have follow-up appointments every 6 to 12 months, along with regular blood tests, to ensure they maintain a generally well-balanced diet for sustained health.
People may be referred directly to Healthcare on Collins by their bariatric surgeon, however in other cases, the surgeon may ask the patient to find and choose their own Dietician to engage with.
Booking Dietetic Services at Healthcare on Collins
Healthcare on Collins welcomes all enquiries, please note that:
- ✔The Dieticians possess a Bachelor of Dietetics at the university level
- ✔The clinic is located at Level 4/250 Collins St, Melbourne CBD
- ✔Other healthcare services such as General Practice, Physiotherapy, and Podiatry are available in-house
- ✔Expect to receive compassionate, comprehensive healthcare of the highest quality
To make an appointment, or if you have any questions for the Dieticians, please phone or make a booking directly.
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(03) 9650 4284
