Personalised Bariatric and General Surgery in Cairns
Expert bariatric care with longterm support to help you achieve lasting results.
✓ Local Cairns-based surgeon
✓ Bariatric specific high volume post-fellowship training
✓ Personalised treatment plans
✓ Long-term multidisciplinary support
Cairns Surgery Specialises in Weight Loss Surgery
Struggling with your weight?
BMI over 30–35
Health conditions worsening
Feeling stuck or frustrated
If you’ve tried everything and still can’t achieve lasting results, you’re not alone. We can help you.
Cairns Surgery Also Offers General Surgery
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Laparoscopic hiatus hernia repair
Laparoscopic fundoplication
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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic bile duct exploration
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Inguinal hernia
Femoral hernia
Laparoscopic and open repair
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Laparoscopic and open repair
Mesh or mesh-free surgery
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Melanoma, BCC, SCC
Skin tumours
Lipoma
Cysts
Ingrown toenail
Skin flap reconstruction
Skin grafts
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Dialysis catheter insertion
Dialysis catheter removal
Why Choose Cairns Surgery?
✓ Specialist Expertise
New Zealand and Australia trained surgeon
Bariatric specific high volume post-fellowship training
✓ Personalised Treatment Plans
Treatments tailored to your goals, priorities and health concerns
✓ Long-term support
Lifelong bulk-billed support offered after all bariatric surgical procedures
✓ Consultations best suited to your needs
Face to face and video Telehealth consultations available
✓ Financial transparency
All fees available on website and formal quotes before every procedure
✓ Short wait times
Referrals seen in 1-2 weeks. Surgery can occur as soon as 2-3 weeks after initial consultation.
Dr Delendra (Del) Wijayanayaka
MBChB FRACS
Bariatric Specialist and General Surgeon based in Cairns, QLD
Calculate Your BMI
Your BMI: 27
Bariatric Surgery is Different to Weight Loss Medications
Results
While Weight Loss Medications can help you lose 10-15% of your bodyweight, Weight Loss Surgery typically results in 30-35% total body weight loss.
Nausea
Persistent nausea is a common side effect of Weight Loss Medications. Patients having Weight Loss Surgery seldom experience nausea after the first 1-2 weeks.
Long Term Success
Studies show that many patients who achieve significant weight loss with medications will find that most of the weight returns once the medication is stopped. The majority of Weight Loss Surgery patients achieve sustained weight control for many decades.
Long Term Cost
While the high upfront cost of Weight Loss Surgery can be a barrier for some patients, in the long run it costs less than injections. For patients with insurance cover, bariatric surgery costs the same as 18 months of a popular injectable medication.
Surgery Options
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Effective weight loss suitable for most people
Best safety profile
Gastric Bypass
More powerful metabolic effects
Better option for diabetes and higher weights
Revision Surgery
For patients with prior bariatric surgery
Estimate Your Weight Loss Surgery Cost
Your Journey
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The first step is to obtain a referral to Cairns Surgery. Once your referral has been received, we will call you to schedule your initial consultation. The initial consultation typically occurs 1-2 weeks after the referral is received.
Don’t have a regular GP or it isn’t easy to get to see them? That’s okay - we can arrange for you see a GP at Cairns Doctors on Barr St which is located in the same building as Cairns Surgery if you prefer.
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Here you will meet Dr Del. A thorough health assessment will be performed. You will be given treatment options and recommendations. The full surgical process will be explained. A surgery date will be set. Surgery happens 3-10 weeks after your initial consultation depending on the operation selected and your insurance status.
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Referrals to dietitian and other necessary health services will be sent. Hospital admission paperwork is completed. ATO early release of superannuation pathway undertaken if necessary. Quotes for anaesthesia fees and hospital fees will be requested if necessary. Sleep apnoea testing and treatment will be arranged if necessary.
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You will start your Very Low Energy Diet (VLED) meal replacement program as instructed by your dietitian 2 to 4 weeks before surgery. In this time you will have another consultation with Dr Del to discuss surgery risks in detail, arrange blood tests and go over aftercare instructions.
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Surgery is performed at Cairns Private Hospital on a Tuesday. Most patients leave hospital after 2 nights.
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On discharge from hospital you will receive pain relief and nausea medication. Most patients have stopped taking these after about 4-5 days at home. Most patients can drive after a week. The return to work timeframe depends on the type of work you do. Usually this is between 1-3 weeks.
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You will meet with Dr Del 1-2 weeks after surgery for a review. It is advisable to meet with your dietitian after 2 weeks. Further bulk billed follow-up visits occur at 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months post-op and every 6 months thereafter. You will be sent a blood test referral prior to all visits after 3 months.
