Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Program
Drastically reduce food intake and calorie absorption by rerouting your digestive system, helping you achieve up to 100% excess weight lost in just the first year with NV Health's support.
Achieve significant and sustained weight reduction.
Make the procedure effective long-term with 1-on-1 coaching.
Starting from only $42/wk - book your free consult to confirm your eligibility, costs and options.
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Accelerated Fat Loss
Personalised nutrition plans and health guidance for significant, lasting weight loss.
Increased Longevity
Forge a healthier body with reduced comorbidities to live a longer and happier life.
Reclaim your Life
Feel revitalised, sleep soundly, boost confidence, and fully embrace life with loved ones.
The Roux‑en‑Y Gastric Bypass is a permanent, surgical weight loss procedurethat creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes a portion of your smallintestine. This dual-action approach limits food intake, lowers hungerhormones, and induces a malabsorption effect to reduce calorie uptake. Like allmedical interventions, lasting success requires sustainable lifestyle changes.
The surgery helps you lose fat through three key mechanisms:
- Restricted Stomach Capacity: A small pouch limits the amount of food you can eat in one meal.
- Hunger Hormone Reset: Reduced ghrelin production and increased GLP-1 and PPY response lowers your appetite and recalibrates your brain’s reward pathways.
- Malabsorption Effect: Rerouting the digestive tract decreases calorie and nutrient absorption.
Together, these mechanisms help you feel full sooner and absorb fewer calories, making it easier to maintain healthier eating habits every day.
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TheRoux‑en‑Y Gastric Bypass is one of the most effectiveprocedures for addressing high‑risk and morbid obesity, offering profound andmulti-faceted benefits that go beyond weight loss alone. However, it is not astandalone solution—it requires lasting lifestyle changes. When paired with NVHealth’s comprehensive 24‑month follow‑up program, you receive the nutritional guidance,lifestyle coaching, and medical supervision necessary to optimise its fullpotential, helping you lose up to 100% of excess weight in the first year andsustain your progress long-term.
A proven pathway for addressing high-risk and morbid obesity that goes beyond the scales for enduring wellness.
Unmatched, Comprehensive Support
A Structured Program to Lifelong Health & Wellness
Assess Eligibility & Prime Your Success
Your journey begins with a free, no-obligation phone consultation with our Nurse Consultant, who will assess your unique needs and help you evaluate your best path forward for transformational weight loss.
If you’re a suitable candidate, you’ll have a comprehensive consultation with your surgeon to confirm your eligibility, discuss expectations, and plan your program.
- 100% free and fully bulk-billed initial consults.
- Comprehensive assessments to confirm suitability and eligibility.
- Personalised program plan, goal setting, and expectations.
- Compassionate super release assistance if applicable.
- Follow a special pre-op diet for 2 weeks to prepare your body.
Procedure
With advancements in medical technology, the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass can now be performed in as little as 60–90 minutes. The stomach is stapled seamlessly, creating a small pouch, while the small intestine is divided and rerouted to form a Y-shapedbypass. Bariatric surgery is no longer the invasive, open procedure it once was—today, the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass is a precise, laparoscopic surgery performed through 3–5 small incisions, each smaller than a 5-cent coin, offering one of the most effective and long-lasting solutions for weight loss.
- Undergo laparoscopic Roux‑en‑Y Gastric Bypass surgery under general anaesthesia.
- A small stomach pouch is created and connected to the small intestine, bypassing most of your stomach.
- This procedure limits food intake and reduces calorie absorption while resetting hunger hormones.
- Procedure lasts 60–90 minutes with a brief hospital stay.
Recovery & Modified Diet
The first six weeks focus on healing and gradually reintroducing food under guided supervision.
- Weeks 0–2: Post-surgery recovery. Strict liquid diet to allow stomach to heal, plenty of rest, and regular nurse check-ins to monitor recovery.
- Weeks 2–6: Can go back to work. Slow transition from liquids to pureed and soft foods under nurse supervision to ensure proper healing.
Nuclear Change - Build Big Habits
Now that you’ve healed and transitioned to normal foods, it’s time to lay the groundwork for your healthy lifestyle. During this stage, you’ll establish foundational habits that support rapid weight loss and lasting change.
- Master the 4 pillars of wellness: nourish, move, hydrate, and rest your body.
- Design your environment for lasting lifestyle changes
- Adopt structured, mindful, portion-controlled meal plans.
- Develop sustainable exercise routines and optimise sleep.
Atomic Change - Habit Refinement & Long-term Success
Having lost a drastic amount of weight and built a solid foundation, you now refine and optimise your habits. This phase ensures your lifestyle changes become near indestructible and you gain autonomy in being able to build and manage your healthy lifestyle and overcome any setbacks.
- Optimise and refine your nutrition, exercise, sleep, and hydration habits.
- Implement proven strategies to eliminate bad habits and reinforce good ones.
- Receive regular check-ins with your nutritionist, lifestyle coach, and nurse.
- Benefit from ongoing medical oversight to ensure long-term success.
An All-inclusive Program
Avoid the risk of relapse. Unlike clinics that just “do the surgery,” NV Health guides you through a full 24-month transformation to help ensure lifelong success.
Pre- and post-op medical support – Ensuring safety and success at every step.
Comprehensive nutrition and lifestyle coaching – Helping you lose weight and keep it off.
On-call bariatric nurse support – Get answers whenever you need them.
Access to weight loss psychologists – Optional but available for deeper behavioural support.
Effective medical supervision and monitoring.
2 years of comprehensive, multi-disciplinary allied health support.
This is why our patients engaged in the program can achieve a healthy BMI in as soon as the first year that’s sustained long-term.
Invest in your health without financial stress.
NV Health makes bypass surgery accessible with flexible payment plans and superannuation access, so you can focus on your transformation without financial barriers.
Superannuation Funding – Eligible patients can access their super to cover the full cost.
Private Health Insurance Rebates – Check your coverage for potential cost reductions.
Transparent Pricing – No hidden fees. Free and fully bulk-billed initials.
Want to explore your funding options? Our team can guide you through the process and help you find the best way to invest in your health.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average inpatient stay is 2 nights.
Yes, Gastric Bypass surgery is typically covered under 'Bariatric surgery' by most private health insurance plans, but it requires a 'Gold' or 'Top' level policy.
Yes, Gastric Bypass is partially covered by Medicare under the item number 31572. For details on the extent of coverage and any additional costs, please contact our team at NV Health.
Yes, if you cannot afford Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery, you can apply to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for early access to your Superannuation on compassionate grounds. The withdrawable amount is limited to the actual cost of the surgery. You might also be eligible to access your spouse's Superannuation. For more information on eligibility, contact NV Health.
Recovery time varies, but most patients can return to work within 1-2 weeks. For those with physically demanding jobs, a 6-week recovery is recommended, as lifting over 5 kg is not advised for 6 weeks post-surgery. We can issue a medical certificate for your employer or to suspend gym memberships during your recovery period.
You should start walking as soon as you feel able post-surgery to help prevent DVT or PEs. For more intense activities, like gym workouts, it's advised to wait at least six weeks.
Eligibility for Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass typically requires a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 35. Exceptions may be considered for those with a BMI over 32 on an individual basis. A referral from your General Practitioner (GP) is needed to start the process and schedule a consultation with our surgeons. The minimum age for this surgery is 17 years. Patients under 18 must have a parent or guardian accompany them during consultations and treatment.
The average inpatient stay is 2 nights.
Weight regain after bariatric surgery, such as Gastric Sleeve or Lap Band, can happen due to factors like increased portion sizes, dietary choices, certain medications, reduced physical activity, or stress. If you've experienced weight regain:
- Post-Sleeve Surgery: We can consider converting the sleeve to a gastric bypass.
- With a Lap Band: If it's no longer effective, it can be removed and converted into either a sleeve or a bypass.
We're here to support and explore the best solutions for your situation.
Yes, a pre-op diet is required. Most patients will follow a 2-week meal replacement 'shake' diet. For those with a BMI under 35, our surgeons may recommend a 1-week diet. This diet aims to reduce liver size, minimizing surgical risks. Our dietitians will give detailed pre-op diet instructions.
Post-Gastric Bypass, a 6-week modified texture diet is required, designed by our dietitians. It includes:
- First 2 weeks: Fluids only.
- Next 2 weeks: Puréed foods.
- Final 2 weeks: Soft foods.
After this period, you'll slowly return to a normal diet, with gradually increasing portion sizes to aid in stomach healing.
Like any surgical procedure, Roux En Y Gastric Bypass carries some risks and potential complications. It's important to be aware of these risks and discuss them with your medical team before deciding to undergo the surgery. Here are some common risks and complications associated with RYGB:
- Leaks - in rare cases leaks can occur along the suture line in the stomach. This can lead to infection, abscess formation, and other complications. However, the risk has significantly decreased with the advances in surgical technique and post operative care.
- Infection - Any surgery carries the risk of infection at the incision site or anywhere within the abdomen.
- Bleeding - During surgery, blood vessels may be cut, leading to bleeding. While rare, excessive bleeding may require a blood transfusion or additional surgical intervention.
- Stricture - Narrowing of the stomach opening can occur, leading to difficulty in swallowing and digestion. This may require dilation procedures to correct the issue.
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE) - Being immobile during and after surgery can increase the risk of blood clots forming in the legs (DVT) which can potentially travel to the lungs (PE). Medications, compression stockings, and early mobilisation can help reduce this risk.
- Nutritional deficiencies - After Gastric Bypass, the reduced stomach size will limit the amount of food you can consume, which can impact nutrient intake. It is important to follow a strict post-operative diet and take recommended vitamin and mineral supplements to avoid nutritional deficiencies.
It's crucial to discuss these risks and complications with your surgeon who can provide personalised information based on your specific health conditions and medical history. Our team at NV Health will guide you through pre-operative preparation, post-operative care, and potential steps to minimise these risks to ensure a safe and successful surgery.
Hair loss is a frequent occurrence, affecting about 75% of patients, usually three to five months post-Gastric Bypass surgery. It's often temporary, resulting from rapid weight loss, nutritional deficiencies, inadequate protein intake, hormonal changes, and stress from surgery. Most people notice hair thinning starting between three to four months after the procedure, but it typically resolves within a few months.
⇢ weight loss results are dependent on adherence to medical and lifestyle guidance. Details of expected results for individual circumstance and goals for each eligible program with will be evaluated and disclosed during your initial consultation.
¹ payment plans starting from $40/wk are for insured patients enrolled in a weight loss surgery program under a 5-year term.
² early compassionate release of super is dependent upon medical necessity and is at the ATO's and your super funds discretion for release.
³ unlimited support is bound by fair-use terms.