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Dietetic Services
For people who are preparing for or have had weight loss surgery (Bariatric surgery), offering both single consultations and packages.
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Weight loss Surgery Dietetic Services
If you are preparing for or have had weight loss (bariatric) surgery, we offer a choice of single consultations and packages with our bariatric dietitian to suit your needs.
We can look after you if you have had:
- Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (Gastric band)
- Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (Sleeve)
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB or bypass)
- SIPS (Stomach Intestinal Pylorus Sparing, also known as SADI-S)
- Omega Loop
Fast Facts
- Consults can be either in person (Perth) or via skype
- Medicare rebates available for those eligible (see FAQs for more information)
- Health insurance rebates available for those eligible (see FAQs for more information)
Single Consultation
Initial Consultation – 50 mins ($145)
Includes:
- Full dietary evaluation including food intake and eating habits
- Review of any vitamins and health food products you are taking
- Setting of goals
- Trouble shooting of any intolerance issues (such as nausea, constipation, intolerance to some foods etc.)
- Relevant education material
- Feedback to your surgeon and general practitioner (if required)
Review Consultation – 30 mins ($90)
Includes:
- Assessment of progress
- Feedback on 3-day food journal (if completed)
- Further tailoring of goals
- Trouble shooting of intolerance issues (such as nausea, constipation, intolerance to some foods etc.)
- Feedback to your surgeon and general practitioner if required
Packages
Package 1
Prepare Me! ($315)
Nutritional counselling and support when you are getting ready for weight loss surgery.
We help you to:
- Understand your up-coming surgery and prepare for the dietary and lifestyle changes needed
- Educate and supervise your VLCD and pre-surgery diet (if advised by your surgeon)
- Prepare your kitchen cupboard and have any products you may need at the ready
- Screen for any vitamin and mineral deficiencies and correct them
What package includes:
- 1 x Initial consultation
- 2 x Review consultation (must be used within 6 months of initial appointment)
- PLUS Unlimited email communication and support for the duration of the package – ask me questions about products and seek advice for challenges you are facing.
Please see FAQs for rebate information.
Package 2
Help Me Recover ($485)
Nutritional counselling and support for the first 6 months after your weight loss surgery to ensure you heal and get the most successful outcome.
We help you to:
- Move through the post-surgery dietary stages and heal your body
- Achieve your protein and fluid requirements post-surgery
- Manage taste changes and food intolerances if they arise
- Establishing good habits to extend and maximise your weight loss
What package includes:
- 1 x Initial consultation
- 4 x Review consultation (must be used within 6 months of initial appointment)
- PLUS Unlimited email communication and support for the duration of the package – ask me questions about products and seek advice for challenges you are facing.
Please see FAQs for rebate information.
Package 3
Reboot ($315)
The support you need to hit the ‘reset’ button and reboot your eating habits – suited to people who are 6 months post-surgery and beyond.
We help you to:
- Hit the ‘reset’ button and move forward towards your goals
- Manage food cravings and increase satiety (to help you eat less!)
- Get on track with taking your vitamins and correct any deficiencies
What package includes:
- 1 x Initial consultation
- 2 x Review consultation (must be used within 6 months of initial appointment)
- PLUS Unlimited email communication and support for the duration of the package – ask me questions about products and seek advice for challenges you are facing.
Please see FAQs for rebate information.
FAQs
Rebates
You may be eligible for either a Medicare rebate or a Private Health fund rebate.
Medicare Rebates
Individuals with a chronic condition who are being managed through their GP under an Enhanced Primary Care Plan (EPC) and Team Care Arrangement (TCA) are able to access Medicare rebates.
Key points:
- The rebate is $52.95 for each appointment, with up to 5 consultations allowed per calendar year
- Ask your GP if you are eligible for this rebate and if you can be placed on an EPC
- A copy of your EPC needs to be provided for you to be eligible to receive the rebate
Private Health Fund Rebates
If you have private health insurance it’s a good idea to check is you are able to claim a rebate for seeing a dietitian. If you’re unsure about your entitlements, please call your Health Fund prior to seeing us and quote Item 500 (Initial Consultation) and Item 600 (Follow-up Consultation).
Jane Stoltze is a registered provider with all the major health funds.
Payment methods
We accept cash, EFTPOS and credit cards (VISA, AMEX and Mastercard). Payment on the day of your consultation is required, and all packages are required to be paid up front. If you are eligible for a Medicare rebate we are happy to process the claim for you so that’s one less thing you need to do!
Cancellation Fee
We ask that at least 24 hrs notice is given to cancel an individual appointment or re-schedule. If less than 24 hrs notice is given then $50 fee will be incurred. If you have purchased a package and you do not give at least 24 hrs notice, or you do not attend the appointment, you will forfeit that appointment. We understand that in exceptional circumstances this may not be possible, and we are always happy to make exceptions at such times.
