Preparing For Bariatric Surgery
Preparing For Bariatric Surgery
Research has shown that patients who are informed and engaged before a medical procedure experience less anxiety and have better health outcomes. At times of stress, such as during a serious medical consultation, studies have shown that it can be difficult to retain all of the necessary information presented to you. This is why Upper GI Surgery uses the latest technology to ensure the highest level of quality care is given to our patients, pre and post-surgery.
How does our pre-op digital platform work?
“Engaging & empowering patients for better health outcomes”
As a patient of Upper GI Surgery, you will be provided with your own unique login details for our patient pre-op online app (Siara Health). The sophisticated software securely stores information such as your surgery date and notifications for actions such as commencing a pre-operative diet, all in one secure space.
The online app will help you:
- Prepare for your procedure,
- Manage your appointments, and
- Support your recovery process after your procedure.
It is very easy to use, and you can re-visit all of the information any time you need it.
Connecting & Informing
Prior to your first consultation with our team, you will be emailed a link that will help you create your unique login. Once logged in you will find:
- An introduction to our clinic and specialist team,
- Information about obesity,
- A summary of any options that may be available for you, and
- Links to various resources if you wish to access more information about your procedure. This educational information includes written content and customised videos.
Engage & Organise
Once you have booked in for your bariatric procedure, you will then be given access to your own personalised pre-op program, loaded with all important milestones and appointments related to your surgery. These include alerts about (for example):
- When to stop taking certain medications,
- When to start your pre-op diet,
- What to expect after bariatric surgery
- Any other important information specific to your procedure and recovery.
These alerts will be sent to you via SMS and/or email.
Access digital resources (patients only)
Each program is unique to the procedure the patient is receiving from Upper GI Surgery. So for example, if you are scheduled to have sleeve gastrectomy surgery, you will gain access to videos, diagrams and selected resources to ensure you have all the information you need, specific to that procedure.
Be Informed
Access all of the information you need for your upcoming surgery and post-op recovery care in one place, at any time you need.
Stay Organised
We will notify you via personalised alerts (SMS and/or email) when you need to take action pre-surgery and during your post-op recovery helping you to stay on track.
Easy to Use
The program has been designed to guide you through your healthcare journey in a way that is easy to navigate.
Bariatric Surgery: Your Questions Answered
Join us for a live Zoom session split into two main segments: a short 15-minute overview of the fundamentals of Bariatric surgery and an interactive live Q&A where our expert Bariatric Surgeon will address any of your questions.