FAQ

Re:You Health is a GP-led multidisciplinary clinic specialising in obesity, metabolic health and long-term disease prevention and management.

Rather than focusing on weight alone, we take the time to understand your overall health, including your medical history, body composition, stage of life, metabolic health and future health risks. Our experienced GPs and Lifestyle Consultants work together to develop personalised, evidence-based treatment plans that may include lifestyle support, obesity management medications, metabolic bariatric surgery pathways, perioperative optimisation or ongoing metabolic health care.

Our goal is not simply to help you lose weight- it is to help you improve your health for life.

Metabolic health refers to how well your body regulates and uses energy. It includes factors such as blood glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol, liver and kidney health, body composition and the presence of obesity-related health conditions.

Good metabolic health is associated with a lower risk of developing conditions such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and fatty liver disease.

At Re:You Health, we look beyond the number on the scales. Our focus is understanding your overall metabolic health, identifying potential health risks early, and working with you to improve your long-term health and wellbeing.

Weight is one part of the picture - but it is not the whole picture.

No.

Many people come to Re:You Health seeking support with weight management, but others are referred for metabolic health assessment, perioperative optimisation before surgery, long-term care after bariatric surgery or management of obesity-related health conditions such as fatty liver disease, prediabetes or cardiovascular risk.

Our focus is on improving your health- not simply the number on the scales.

No.

You are welcome to book an appointment directly without a referral.

We also accept referrals from GPs, medical specialists, surgeons, employers and other healthcare professionals.

Yes.

Re:You Health has provided telehealth services for many years and supports patients throughout metropolitan, regional and rural Australia.

Many consultations can be completed via telehealth, although some appointments—such as body composition assessments—are best performed in person.

No.

While our clinic is based in Adelaide, we regularly care for patients across South Australia and interstate through a combination of in-person and telehealth appointments.

Your first appointment includes a comprehensive 60-minute medical assessment with one of our experienced GPs, followed by a 15-minute body composition assessment with one of our Lifestyle Consultants.

We take the time to understand your health, previous treatments, goals and concerns before recommending any investigations or treatment. Once your results are available, your GP will review them with you and develop a personalised care plan tailored to your individual needs.

This depends on your individual health and treatment pathway.

Every patient is assessed by one of our experienced GPs and has a baseline body composition assessment with a Lifestyle Consultant. Depending on your needs, your care may also involve ongoing Lifestyle Consultant support, dietitians, exercise physiologists, psychologists, surgeons or other medical specialists.

You will only see the healthcare professionals who are appropriate for your individual care.

Consultation fees vary depending on the type and length of appointment.

Please refer to our Fees page for current pricing and Medicare rebate information, or contact our reception team if you have any questions before your appointment.

Every person's health journey is different.

Some people require only short-term support, while others benefit from ongoing medical care and monitoring. Obesity and metabolic health conditions are chronic, and maintaining improvements in health often requires long-term follow-up.

Your GP and Lifestyle Consultant will work with you to develop a follow-up plan based on your individual needs and goals.

Obesity management medications may be an appropriate treatment option for some people, but they are not suitable for everyone.

Following a comprehensive medical assessment, your GP will consider your weight and treatment history, metabolic health, obesity-related health conditions, current medications, previous treatment approaches and your individual goals.

Together, you will discuss the potential benefits, limitations, costs and possible side effects of treatment, and decide whether medication is an appropriate option for you.

Medication is one of several evidence-based treatments available and is most effective when used as part of a personalised approach to improving your long-term health.

Your body. Your choice. Our expertise.

Metabolic bariatric surgery can be a highly effective treatment for obesity and metabolic disease, but it is not the right option for everyone.

Your GP will undertake a comprehensive assessment of your health, weight history, obesity-related health conditions, previous treatments and individual goals before discussing whether surgery may be appropriate.

If surgery is being considered, we will explain the different procedures available, their potential benefits and risks, and what to expect before and after surgery. We can also refer you to an experienced bariatric surgeon and continue to provide medical and lifestyle support throughout your journey.

Your body. Your choice. Our expertise.

Our role is to help you understand all of the evidence-based treatment options available and together we will determine the approach that is most appropriate for your individual circumstances.

No.

Re:You Health complements the care provided by your regular GP rather than replacing it.

Our GPs focus on obesity medicine, metabolic health and bariatric care, while your regular GP continues to coordinate your general healthcare. With your consent, we will communicate with your GP and other healthcare providers to support coordinated care.

Yes.

With your permission, we will provide your GP with updates regarding your assessment, treatment plan and progress. We also communicate with medical specialists and other healthcare professionals involved in your care where appropriate.

Absolutely.

We are happy to work collaboratively with your existing dietitian, exercise physiologist, psychologist or other healthcare professionals.

If you do not already have an allied health team, we can recommend experienced practitioners within our clinical network where appropriate.

Yes.

We provide ongoing medical and lifestyle care for people at any stage following metabolic bariatric surgery.

Whether you are experiencing weight regain, nutritional concerns, changes in your metabolic health or simply wish to re-establish specialist follow-up, our team can assess your individual situation and develop an appropriate management plan.

Yes.

Although laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding is performed less commonly today, many people continue to live well with their gastric bands and benefit from ongoing medical care and band adjustments.

At Re Health, our GPs have extensive experience in gastric band management and continue to perform gastric band adjustments as a clinic procedure.

Many people find it difficult to access clinicians who continue to provide this specialised service, particularly if their original surgeon has retired, relocated or no longer manages gastric bands. Whether your band was inserted recently or many years ago, we can provide ongoing assessment, routine adjustments, investigation of new symptoms and long-term follow-up.

If your health needs have changed, we can also discuss other evidence-based treatment options, including optimisation of your current band, obesity management medications or referral for revisional metabolic bariatric surgery where appropriate.

Your body. Your choice. Our expertise.