Health professionals

If you are managing a patient who is preparing for or has undergone bariatric surgery, the resources below may provide you with some useful information during your ongoing care of the patient.

Evidence based guidelines

The guidelines below provide recommendations for clinical management for patients undergoing bariatric surgery

BOMSS nutritional guidelines

Refer a patient

The Statewide Bariatric Pathway currently accepts referrals from Qld Health specialists. Access referral criteria, process and forms.

Note: QLD Health Internal access to QHEPS is required.

Statewide Bariatric Service – Clinical Excellence Queensland

Managing patients (Health Pathways)

Our team of experts have created guidance to assist with managing patients before and after bariatric surgery. Access this via Brisbane North Health Pathways by searching “bariatric surgery”.

Note: Registration and login access required to enter Health Pathways

Health Pathways Brisbane North

Annual review checklist

If your patient has been discharged from their bariatric surgery service, it is important you are overseeing several aspects of their post- surgical care annually or more frequently if required. The link below provides you with a guide for ongoing care of your patient.

Download the checklist

Contact us

Metro North Bariatric Surgery Service
(07) 3647 0844
Email: MN_BariatricSurgery@health.qld.gov.au

Statewide Bariatric Services
Visit the website

Metro South Bariatric Surgery Service
(07) 3176 1060
Email: msac@health.qld.gov.au