--- title: "Home" description: "We help our Brisbane patients discover a healthier way of living through weight loss surgeries, procedures, and programs. Your new health starts here." featured_image: "https://brisbanegosurgery.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/hi-consultations@2x.webp" url: "https://brisbanegosurgery.com.au/" date_modified: "2026-10-09T14:19:13+10:00" --- #### Visiting Rockhampton on the 15th and 16th October 2026. Please contact us if you would like to be treated in Rockhampton --- ## Brisbane General & Obesity Surgery # General & Weight Loss Surgery in Brisbane ## YOUR NEW HEALTH STARTS HERE [Weight Loss Procedures](https://brisbanegosurgery.com.au/weight-loss-surgery/) [General Surgery](https://brisbanegosurgery.com.au/general-surgery/) [Video](https://brisbanegosurgery.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Brisbane-General-Obesity-Surgery-V2-2.mp4) --- # Which weight loss treatment might suit you? Two people at the same weight can need completely different treatments. Answer a few short questions and see which options are worth discussing, and what support would help you most. - Four short steps, about two minutes - Covers medication, balloon and surgical options - Looks at your appetite, not just your weight Are you 18 or over? Yes No Please let us know whether you're 18 or over. Start Your answers stay on this page. Nothing is sent or saved. Height cm Weight kg Please enter your height in centimetres and your weight in kilograms. Have you had weight loss surgery before? No Yes, a lap band Yes, a gastric sleeve Yes, a gastric bypass I've had a gastric balloon only Please answer the question about previous surgery. BackNext Have you been told you have any of these? Choose all that apply. Type 2 diabetes Prediabetes or insulin resistance High blood pressure High cholesterol Fatty liver Sleep apnoea Polycystic ovary syndrome None of these How often do you get reflux or heartburn? Rarely or never Now and then Most weeks, or I take reflux medication most days I've been diagnosed with reflux disease, or medication doesn't fully control it Do you smoke or use nicotine? Including vapes, patches, gum or pouches. No I've stopped recently Yes Please answer each question on this step. BackNext Appetite is controlled by signals from your gut to your brain. The sense that reads them is called interoception, and it can work differently for different people. There are no right answers here. When you finish a normal-sized meal, you usually… Feel satisfied and stop easily Know you've eaten enough, but still want moreThe meal doesn't feel like it "counted" Don't feel you've eaten until you're physically fullIt's the stretched feeling that tells you to stop A bit of both Between meals, how often are you hungry or thinking about food? Not often Sometimes Most of the time Have you tried weight loss medication? No Yes, and it helped Yes, but I lost less than I hoped Yes, but I couldn't continue with it Please answer each question on this step. BackNext Surgery and medication are tools. What happens around them decides how well they work. These questions help show which support would suit you. Do you eat when you're stressed, bored, tired or upset? Rarely Sometimes Often Do you ever feel you've lost control while eating? Rarely or never Sometimes Often Over the past month, have you often felt down, anxious or overwhelmed? No Yes How active are you at the moment? Mostly inactive Some walking or light activity Regular exercise, including strength training Does pain, injury or mobility make exercise difficult? No Yes Which sounds most like you? Once I know what to do, I usually stick with it I've lost weight before, then regained it I find it hard to stay motivated or fit healthy habits into my life Please answer each question on this step. BackSee my results ## This guide is designed for adults Weight and eating concerns in young people need a different approach from the one this guide is built around. Your GP is the best first step, and can refer you to the right service. Start again Based on your answers # What might suit you Most worth discussing ## ### Also worth raising at your consultation ### Your appetite signals A simple picture of what your answers suggest is driving your eating. **Satisfaction after eating** **Relying on physical fullness** ### How the options compare Where these figures come from ### Support that could help you Treatment works best when the right people are around it. Your care is built around Dr Wong's six-pillar health framework: nutrition, hydration, sleep, exercise, mind, and kindness and community. The aim is better health and a better life, not just a lower number on the scale. If you've been feeling low, anxious or overwhelmed, it's worth talking to your GP about that too. If you need to speak with someone now, Lifeline is available on [13 11 14](tel:131114). ### Talk it through with Dr Wong A consultation is where your full history, tests and goals are considered, and where the right plan for you is decided. In person in Brisbane, or by telehealth. [Book a consultation](#enquire) [Call (07) 3153-6633](tel:+61731536633) This guide is general in nature and based only on your answers. It isn't a diagnosis and doesn't replace a consultation, where your full medical history, examination and tests are taken into account. Your answers stayed in your browser and were not sent or saved. Start again --- ## About Us ## Obesity Surgery Specialists in Brisbane Brisbane General & Obesity Surgery is proud to help our patients discover a healthier way of living. Whether we are performing weight loss surgery and treatments or driving patients to improve their health, our mission is to boost our patients’ quality of life. Achieving a healthy weight can change our clients’ lives dramatically. We’re passionate about holistic care plans that don’t simply help patients lose weight, but also incorporate long-term solutions to keep the weight off. Maintaining health and weight loss in the long term is about improving our patients’ relationship with food and exercise, and, most importantly, with themselves. We empower patients to achieve balance so that they can see a long-lasting improvement in their quality of life. Whether your goal is to be able to keep up with your active kids, wear your wedding dress with confidence, or even run a marathon, we want to help you achieve this. 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