Accessing superannuation for your Bariatric and related surgeries is an individual choice. Nepean Weight loss would like to introduce SuperCare – an external service provider assisting individuals and Family Members in applying for the Government’s Early Release of Super (ERS) Programme to cover surgery and medical costs.
SuperCare can help facilitate funding for the following Procedures;
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Gastric Bypass Operations
SuperCare’s aim is to help support the health of all Australians by helping relieve the stress and anxiety associated with the financial burden of medical procedures. SuperCare is the only company in Australia specifically established to assist individuals with applications for access to their Superannuation in an efficient and timely manner. By doing so, SuperCare ensures that its patients receive the priority treatment they deserve.
SuperCare’s consultants are with their patients every step of the way, facilitating and guiding them through the entire application process. As an integral part of your health support team, SuperCare’s Consultants have an understanding and personal approach and work as a team with their patients to ensure a stress free and timely outcome.
Patients are advised to contact SuperCare direct to enquire via the SuperCare website:
We are planning to offer this in the near future. At the moment it would be best to make an appointment to see Dr Ahmed and our dietician. Once these assessments are done then a decision can be made regarding appropriateness for surgery.
Yes, you will need a referral. In order for you to see any specialist Medicare requires you to obtain a referral from your local doctor (GP). Your local doctor should assess your health and discuss with you the options of weight loss surgery
Dr. Ahmed is experienced in providing all types of weight loss surgery. Each procedure has different benefits, so you can discuss with your doctor the procedure that suits you best.
Dr Ahmed is a general and hepatobiliary surgeon specialising in laparoscopic and open surgery. Dr. Ahmed has been in practice since 2009 and has performed a significant number of cancer and non cancer procedures. He has performed over a thousand laparoscopic procedures. He work at Nepean Public; Nepean Private and Sydney Adventist Hospitals.
We do not offer finance directly to our clients, however there are finance companies such who specialise in medical finance plans. You can also access your superannuation by applying for early release of funds. There is a form to download.
Yes. Our program fee covers all charges related to hospital care. Additional costs may include contrast study/swallows done at the hospital.
Yes. The price includes unlimited post-operative consultations.
Dr Ahmed visits his patients every day; unless there is an emergency requiring Dr. Ahmed to be elsewhere.
We offer the following services:
- Unlimited surgeon consultations
- Unlimited telephone based support
- A total of up to 5 individual Dietitian sessions. You will need a referral from your GP for a health care plan so that a rebate from medicare can be obtained.
All services are provided on site. You will see Dr. Ahmed and the dietician.
If you are planning a pregnancy, we recommend not falling pregnant for a least one year after the sleeve gastrectomy or bypass.
You will need vitamin and mineral supplements after these procedures as you will generally be eating less food than your body is used to. This ensures you get all the vitamins and minerals you need for energy and vitality. This will be discussed by the dietician preoperatively.
The procedures will have no effect on taking your normal prescribed medications in the long term. Its important with restrictive procedures not to take large tablets; so there will be a need to have easily chewable or liquid form of tablets.
Eating out is fine. You will generally be able to eat a normal range of foods, however it is advised to eat smaller portions, such as ordering an entree as a main. After the procedure you will feel comfortably full with this.
No, but there may be a reduction in the volume of your stools because you are eating less. If you develop any problems, it is fine to take some Metamucil or increase the fibre in your diet.
As soon as you feel comfortable to, generally you will be walking on the same day.
Yes. This can be arranged through our practice support team.
