Lap-banding assessment and education clinic
Diabetes Specialist Psychologist
This clinic is run to help people with diabetes get ready for lap-banding surgery:
- As a treatment option for obesity and diabetes
- To assist you to gain access to the procedure and make it more successful
- To provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to support positive health outcomes
This clinic is run for people with type 2 diabets to assess how well they will cope with the surgery as a treatment option for obesity. A dietitian is also involved to help with the assessment and to provide you with education on what to expect. A report is sent to the lap-banding surgeon who has the final say in the suitability of the procedure for patients.
Lap-banding patients are also seen six weeks post-surgery to assist with the transition to living with a lap-band.
Inclusion criteria:
- The person is diagnosed with diabetes, or
- The person is diagnosed with pre-diabetes, and
- Lap-banding surgery has been advised
Referrals
A patient can be referred by their GP or a Medical Officer:
- Phone - (03) 6493 6100
- Fax a referral letter to (03) 6431 8061
Clinic location
Clinics are run at the Devonport Comunity Health Services Centre, Devonport, and the North West Regional Hospital, Burnie.
Previous patients can self refer otherwise please include in referral:
- Patient details
- Health summary