Pre-surgery preparation for bariatric metabolic surgery patients
Preparation information and practical guidance ahead of surgery.
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Practical guidance for your journey
Patient information and local video resources from the Port LapSurgery library. Follow the advice from your own treating team for personal care decisions.
Post-surgery tips
General tips for the early recovery period after surgery.
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How to book in to Port Macquarie Private Hospital
A short guide to arranging your hospital admission.
Read & watch →The final stages: eating after anti-reflux surgery
Diet progression guidance for later recovery stages.
Read & watch →Eating after anti-reflux surgery: Stage 2
Patient video covering the second dietary stage.
Read & watch →Eating after anti-reflux surgery
Early-stage eating guidance following anti-reflux surgery.
Read & watch →How to get started for weight loss surgery patients
Starting points for people exploring surgical treatment.
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Preparing for your colonoscopy
Preparation information and a local bowel preparation video.
Read & watch →Then & now: Leigh, 9 years post-op
A patient story about life after surgery.
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IFSO 2025, Santiago, Chile
A report from the international congress on obesity treatment.
Read & watch →Minimally invasive groin hernia operation
Information about laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair.
Read & watch →Preparing for bariatric metabolic surgery
Preparation resources and information for patients.
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Learn about surgery
An introduction to surgical care and the consultation process.
Read article →Gall bladder surgery
General information about gall bladder surgery.
Read article →The gold standard for hernia
Information about approaches to hernia repair.
Read article →Welcome to Port LapSurgery
Meet the practice and learn about the support available to patients.
Watch video →Booking in at Port Macquarie Private Hospital
A video walk-through for patients arranging a hospital admission.
Watch video →Surgery checklist
Key reminders for preparing for your hospital admission.
Watch video →Diabetic bowel preparation
A local video resource about bowel preparation for patients with diabetes.
Read & watch →This locally assembled resource archive is a static selection, not the live site's complete or continuously updated blog. Clinical decisions should be made with your treating clinician.