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How To Lose Weight
Before Surgery

To help achieve optimal results from your plastic surgery and reduce the risk of complications, Sydney Plastic Surgeon Dr. Mark Kohout recommends that patients reach a stable and healthy weight before undergoing surgery.

While Dr. Kohout does not perform bariatric or weight reduction surgery, he performs surgery to remove excess skin and tighten skin following weight loss.

Below are some helpful resources to support your weight loss journey.

Pre-Surgery Weight Loss Resources

Here are 7 options to help you lose weight before surgery

1. Meal Delivery Services in Sydney

Meal delivery services can help you 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
  • 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 personalised 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 experienced 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 – www.myweightlossspecialists.com.au
  • Weight Loss Book Recommendation: The Magic Pill by Johann Hari explores recent weight loss medication treatment developments.

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.

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.

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Expert Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Mark Kohout

Dr. Mark Kohout is a highly qualified specialist plastic and reconstructive surgeon with over 25 years of experience, based in central Sydney. 

Trained in Great Britain, Australia, and the U.S., he co-founded Australia Plastic Surgery. Specializing in breast, genital, and male breast surgeries, he is a certified member of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the Royal Australian College of Surgeons (RACS). 

Dr. Kohout has appeared in media like The Biggest Loser and has published several articles in his field.

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