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Your Bariatric Journey with Blackrock WeightCare

At Blackrock WeightCare, your bariatric journey is carefully structured to support you before, during, and long after surgery. From your first consultation through to long-term aftercare, you will be supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team dedicated to achieving the best possible health outcomes for you.

From the very beginning, we believe in being open, transparent, and clear about every step of your care — including consultations, preparation, and aftercare.

Pre-Operative Consultations Package

Five Key Appointments Across Two Phases

Your journey starts with our Pre-Operative Consultations Package, designed to prepare you physically, nutritionally, and emotionally for surgery.

Phase 1: Initial Assessment

These appointments take place consecutively and help us understand your health and goals.

  • Review of medical history
  • Discussion of weight loss goals
  • Recommendation of the most suitable surgical option
  • Nutritional assessment
  • Introduction to dietary changes before and after surgery
Bariatric Appointment

Phase 2: Pre-Operative Preparation

These sessions prepare you for surgery and are usually held by phone or Zoom for flexibility.

  • Final review before surgery
  • Address remaining questions
  • Confirm readiness for surgery
  • Guidance on the 2-week pre-operative diet
  • Helps reduce liver size for a safer operation
  • Review of medications and health history
  • Hospital admission details
  • Fasting and medication instructions
  • What to expect on the day of surgery

Pre-Operative Package Fees

  • Total fee for all 5 appointments: €480
  • Deposit required to confirm first appointment: €150
  • This is a package fee and is non-refundable if any appointment is missed.
  • Appointments may be rescheduled where needed.

Psychological Evaluation

Psychological support at Blackrock WeighCare

Once your initial consultation is confirmed, our team will arrange the referral and Dr Fallon’s office will contact you directly.

We do not routinely schedule follow-up appointments with our psychologist after surgery. However, any patient who feels they would benefit from further support is very welcome to request this. Appointments are arranged on a case-by-case basis and are charged separately, allowing us to keep overall costs to a minimum while ensuring support is available whenever needed.

  • A psychological assessment is required before surgery
  • Conducted via Zoom with Dr Finian Fallon, Consultant Psychologist
  • Fee: €250 (charged separately)

Additional Medical Tests

Depending on your medical history, additional tests may be required, such as:

  • Blood tests
  • Endoscopy
  • Ultrasound

Costs vary by hospital. Our team will guide you toward the most suitable and cost-effective options.

The Aftercare Program

Supporting You for 2 Years After Surgery

All patients undergoing surgery at Blackrock WeightCare must commit to our structured two-year Aftercare Program. Long-term success depends on ongoing support, monitoring, and guidance.

What the Aftercare Program Includes

At Blackrock WeightCare, delivering the highest standard of care does not end with surgery. It is fundamental to everything we do that every patient feels supported, informed, and cared for at every stage of their journey. We believe the relationship between patient and clinical team should be built on trust, honesty, openness, and integrity, and this philosophy underpins our entire approach to treatment.

Our Aftercare Program is a structured, comprehensive two-year support plan designed to help you achieve the best possible long-term outcome after bariatric surgery. It includes ongoing care and follow-up with your Surgeon, Endocrinologist, Specialist Bariatric Nurses, Dietitians, and Physiotherapist. This multidisciplinary approach ensures that as your body changes, you continue to receive personalised guidance, medical oversight, and practical support tailored to your needs.

The goal of aftercare is not just recovery, but long-term health, confidence, and sustainability. We remain beside you throughout your journey, supporting both your physical progress and overall well-being as you move forward.

  • The physiotherapist will support early mobilisation and teach simple breathing exercises to aid recovery

  • Your endocrinologist will review you on the ward to support metabolic health

  • The dietitian and bariatric nurse specialist will guide nutrition and post-operative care during your hospital stay

  • Follow-up calls, texts, and emails from the Dietitian and Bariatric Nurse Specialist.
  • Review with Surgeon and Dietitian
  • In-person physiotherapy review to assess progress and receive guidance on the next stage of exercise and movement.
  • Review with Surgeon and Dietitian.
  • In-person appointments preferred (remote available if needed).
  • Dietitian phone reviews for additional guidance.
  • Review of diet, exercise, sleep, and supplements.
  • Discussion around excess skin.
  • Planning long-term health maintenance.
  • Reviews at 3 months, 9 months, 18 months, and 2 years.
  • Includes routine blood tests.
  • In-person or remote consultations available.
  • Endocrinologist provides detailed handover to GP for ongoing care.
  • Covers 2 years of follow-up and support.
  • Includes access to:
    • Surgeon
    • Endocrinologist
    • Physiotherapist
    • Bariatric Nurse Specialist
    • Specialist Bariatric Dietitians
  • If you need to see your surgeon more frequently, that is no problem. We are here for you.

Our Commitment to You

At Blackrock WeightCare, surgery is only one part of the journey. Our structured approach ensures you are supported every step of the way, from your first consultation through long-term health maintenance.

If you have any questions or would like to take the next step, our team is always here to help. Fill the form to inquire.

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