Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Medical Weight Loss Program?

These are unique programs tailored individually for you, to help you overcome dietary, physical, and emotional barriers to successful weight loss.

I’ve tried to lose weight before and it hasn’t worked. How is this different?

As bariatric weight loss doctors, we understand the science behind body weight regulation and all the biological ways that the body will try to defend against weight loss. There is no one-size-fits-all. An individual treatment plan will be designed just for you.

We know maintaining weight loss is hard and it’s a life long journey that is very achievable.

How Much Weight Can I Loose?

Everyone's body and goals are different. We will work with you to set realistic goals that support your health and your well-being. Our patient weight losses have been between 5-30% of total body weight. It's up to you.

I have complex medical needs. Can I still access your care?

Yes! Our bariatric weight loss doctors are specially trained in Obesity Management and the management of weight-related conditions. We can adjust your treatment plan to suit your particular medical needs, consider your current medications and discuss with you whether medical weight loss medications are appropriate for you.

Is Any Specific Diet Reccommended?

In order for you to lose weight, create a new and healthy mindset and keep weight off, we'll help you discover what dietary measures will work for you and your particular individual lifestyle.

Can I claim a Medicare rebate?

Absolutely! We are specialist medical practitioners registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Governing Medical body AHPRA and our medical services attract a Medicare rebate, helping to make weight management more accessible for our patients. You can find out more about our fees on our website.

Are Telehealth appointments available?

Yes, we love how convenient Telehealth appointments are for our patients. You can book a phone consultation with one of our bariatric weight loss doctors and receive the same excellent medical care, as you would in person.

However, in order for you to receive a Medicare rebate for any of your Telehealth weight loss appointments, you need to have an in-person visit with us at Homeworld Helensvale Medical Centre within the last 12 months. That's just how Medicare works.

RESOURCES

The Valita App

Getting Started

The Valita App

The Valita App has been designed in-house as a free tool to help enhance your weight loss journey.

To get yourself set up with a login:

✔ You should soon receive an email invitation from us to set up a password (check your junk folder or let our admin team know if you have not received it).

✔ Download the Valita app to your smart phone.

✔ Use your email address and password to complete a once-off login.

Once you have logged in, you can use the Valita app to:

✔ Track your daily weight, mood and water intake – these entries will be synced to your medical record

✔ Read up on all of the dietary plans and our Tools For Success educational modules

✔ Use our low-carb and VLED recipe index to cook delicious, healthy meals

✔ Enhance your lifestyle changes with mindfulness and exercise resources

✔ Learn more about other weight loss treatment options, including medications and bariatric surgery

For a demonstration, search “Valita App Patient Demo Video” on YouTube

or click this link: https://youtu.be/ME_EJo3Tgd4.

Frequently Asked Questions

RESOURCES

The Valita App

The App That Really Helps

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