Supporting patient needs during their weight-loss journey

Weight loss surgery Bariatrics

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba's Bariatric Surgeons are renowned for their exceptional skills, experience, and patient-centred approach.

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St Vincent’s Hospital provides comprehensive and competitive bariatric surgery packages. 

Patients are supported by a specially trained bariatric nurse to assist them with preparation for surgery and recovery.

Patients will find the St Vincent’s personalised online quotation process accessible and easy to use. Our staff can assist you through the process. 

Understanding obesity

Often people find it very easy to gain weight, and near impossible to lose it along with feelings of constant hunger. This can be due to a range of factors including but not limited to, genetics, diabetes or even an individual’s mental wellbeing. In many cases the most effective methods of treatment are surgical procedures. 


Obesity is a complex disease which often leads to other conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and sleep apnoea.

Our available treatments
Click the tabs below to view more information on each of the available treatments.

Gastric Sleeve

What is a Gastric Sleeve?
It is currently the most popular weight loss operation worldwide and involves removing approximately 80% of the stomach to limit the intake of food.

Is a Gastric Sleeve right for me?
It is a suitable treatment for those who struggle to control their weight despite diet and exercise along with a few other key criteria (age, medical conditions, etc.) We do suggest you speak with your doctor and book a consultation with one of our surgeons below to find the best option for you.

How much weight can I expect to lose?
Everybody is different. However, on average, for those that follow the post operative guidelines they can expect to lose 60-70% of excess body weight within 12 months.

What is the expected recovery time?
Recovery is noticeable in most patients within 2-3 days and by 2 weeks typically patients feel they have recovered enough to return to work.

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The best way to find out if a Gastric Sleeve is right for you is by booking a consultation with one of our experienced bariatric surgeons. Begin by requesting a free quote below.

Gastric Bypass

What is a Gastric Bypass?
It is the weight loss procedure with the longest track record in treating obesity worldwide. In short, the stomach size is decreased, hormones are influenced along with the way your body absorbs food.

Is a Gastric Bypass right for me?
Typically to be considered for a Gastric Bypass, you will have a BMI of at least 40, or in instances where major health concerns are present, a BMI of 35. We do suggest you speak with your doctor and book a consultation with one of our surgeons below to find the best option for you.

How much weight can I expect to lose?
Everybody is different. However, on average, for those that follow the post operative guidelines they can expect to lose 60-80% of excess body weight within 12 months.

What is the expected recovery time?
Recovery is noticeable in most patients within 2-3 days and by 2 weeks typically patients feel they have recovered enough to return to work.

Learn more - book a consultation.
The best way to find out if a Gastric Bypass is right for you is by booking a consultation with one of our experienced bariatric surgeons. Begin by requesting a free quote below.

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Dr Evan Willingham
Dr Willingham was the first surgeon in the Toowoomba region to introduce the minimally invasive keyhole technique for weight loss surgery. After gradu ...
Dr Willingham was the first surgeon in the Toowoomba region to introduce the minimally invasive keyhole technique for weight loss surgery. After graduating from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Evan went on to work in general practice for 3 years. His time as a general practitioner gave him an appreciation for the importance of offering true holistic care to his patients and he continues to adopt this philosophy in his practice as a general and bariatric surgeon.

Deciding to pursue his passion in surgery, Evan returned to the Royal Brisbane Hospital to complete his specialist training in general surgery and became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons in 2006.

Evan has been performing weight loss surgery and general surgery in Toowoomba since 2009.
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Dr Xavier Moar, General Surgeon

Dr Moar’s specialist clinical interests include Endocrine: thyroid, parathyroid, parotid and adrenal surgery and Upper GI: Reflux and hiatus ...

Dr Moar’s specialist clinical interests include Endocrine: thyroid, parathyroid, parotid and adrenal surgery and Upper GI: Reflux and hiatus hernia and bariatric surgery.

Dr Moar also offers a wide range of general surgical services, including colonoscopy and gastroscopy Bowel surgery, gallbladder and hernia surgery, skin cancer removal and sentinel node biopsy.

After completing his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at The University of Sydney in 2009, Dr Moar worked as a junior doctor on the Gold Coast. He then completed specialist training in General Surgery and a further year of fellowship training in Endocrine and Upper GI surgery in Melbourne.

Dr Moar provides private practice services including consulting and operating at St Vincent’s Private Hospital while maintaing a public appointment at Qld Health in Toowoomba, Warwick and Kingaroy.

Dr Xavier Moar is from a farming family in Victoria and maintains a strong commitment to rural and regional health. He now calls the vibrant Darling Downs home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you will need to get a referral from your GP before you can book your specialist consultation.
 
Patient needs will vary. Typically, bariatric surgery patients will need to stay for one or two nights.
Private Health Insurance:
If you hold private health insurance and an appropriate level of cover, hospitals fees will be covered by your health insurer. Please contact your health insurer and mention the item numbers/procedure codes (Bariatrics MBS: 31572 – Gastric Bypass, 31575 – Gastric Sleeve) to better understand their contribution toward hospital and doctor fees associated with your treatment.
 
Self-pay / Savings
Patients without health insurance, or who want to be seen sooner than public wait lists allow, may opt to pay for surgical fees themselves.
 
Superannuation
For patients with superannuation, you may be eligible for early release of your super to fund your surgery. Please follow this link to review the regulation.
Hospital fees for all patients, regardless of the type of bariatric surgery chosen, are under $9,500.
The costs of St Vincent's Hospital admission for bariatric surgery include all theatre fees, surgical items, 2-night private room stay and if required, a 1-night stay in Intensive Care. Further charges apply for any additional nights in a private room or Intensive Care.
 
Not included in the hospital fees are the surgeon’s and anaesthetist’s fees, and any additional X-ray or pathology costs. For surgeon fees, please choose your doctor and request a fee estimate above.
Yes. We accept patients from across Australia and can suggest some convenient accommodation options for any loved ones who travel with you.
 
Following surgery, your surgeon will connect you with a team of support clinicians such as dieticians and psychologists to assist you in developing a plan for the future.

This plan will include some necessary lifestyle changes to ensure the results of weight loss surgery are maintained. You can also expect to have regular check-ups for the first year or two following surgery to monitor your progress.
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