Khalid Ahmed

Dr. Khalid Ahmed

Gledswood Hills, NSW

FRACSFRACSMSc General Surgery and Transplant (University of Sydney)GESA certificate for Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy

About

Dr. Khalid Ahmed is an Australian educated and trained specialist general surgeon with experience in reflux, hiatus hernia and weight loss surgery, consulting across multiple locations in NSW including Batehaven, Penrith, Mogo, and Goulburn.

Procedures Offered

Gastric Sleeve

Gastric Bypass (RYGB)

Also offered

Transit Bipartition BypassBi Partition BypassHiatal Hernia SurgeryAnti Reflux SurgeryGall Bladder SurgeryLaparoscopic SurgeryAbdominal Wall HerniasHaemorrhoid ManagementSkin Lesions/Cancers SurgeryIngrowing Toe Nails SurgeryCarpal Tunnel SurgeryGastroscopyColonoscopyApronectomyBreast SurgeryCircumcision

Hospital Affiliations

Wollongong Public Hospital

Wollongong, NSW - public

Wollongong Private Hospital

Wollongong, NSW - private

Mogo Day Surgery

Mogo, NSW - private

About the Surgeon

Dr Khalid Ahmed

Dr Khalid Ahmed is an Australian educated and trained specialist general surgeon with experience in Reflux, Hiatus hernia and Weight loss surgery. Khalid graduated from Iraq, college of medicine and did his internship and residency in IRAQ. After this time he left IRAQ for the UAE to work in a tertiary plastic and burns unit in Abu Dhabi in 2006....

Training

Graduated from Iraq, college of medicine. MSC general surgery and transplant training from the University of Sydney (2013). Advanced general surgical training program from RACS in western Sydney hospitals including Westmead, Nepean, Blacktown and Auburn (completed 2019). Fellowship in upper GI unit at Wollongong Public Hospital and Wollongong Private Hospital (2021). Bariatric experience with Sydney Metabolic Surgery and The Life Weight Loss Centre (2022). Fellowship in General Surgery from RACS (2022). GESA certificate for Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy (2022). GMC registration (UK).

Achievements & Roles

Fellowship in General Surgery from RACSGESA certificate for Gastroscopy and ColonoscopyGMC registration (UK)

Procedure Information

Sleeve Gastrectomy

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A laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy procedure offered by the clinic. A dedicated video page is available titled 'Understanding Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Comprehensive Guide'.

Transit Bipartition Gastric Bypass

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Transit bipartition surgery performed under general anesthesia is completed on average in 1.5 hours using the laparoscopic method. Gastric surgery is performed primarily, creating a new stomach slightly larger than traditional tube stomach surgery. The first 250 cm of the small intestine is preserved and the small intestine is cut in half, with the cut part integrated into the shrunken stomach and the free portion combined in the last 150 cm of the small intestine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I need to change the way I eat after weight loss surgery?▼

Yes. After your surgery, you can only drink liquids for the first week or so. You can then slowly start to eat pureed or solid foods. Work with a dietitian (food expert) to learn how your diet should change. If you eat the wrong things, you could hurt your chances of losing weight or you might make yourself sick. For example, if you have gastric bypass and eat sugary foods after surgery, you could have a problem called "dumping syndrome." Dumping syndrome makes you feel sick to your stomach and...

Will I need to take vitamin and mineral supplements?▼

Yes. You will need to take special multivitamins with minerals. That's because weight loss surgery can make it hard for your body to get all the nutrients it needs. You must keep taking the vitamins for the rest of your life. Your body will always need them to stay healthy.

How often will I need to see my doctor?▼

You should see your doctor a few weeks after surgery to check on your recovery, then every 3 months for the first year. After 1 year, you can switch to yearly visits. Your doctor or nurse will check your weight and blood pressure and make sure you do not have any problems caused by the surgery. They might want to see you more often if you have a problem or have not lost weight as expected. You will also need blood tests to check that your body is getting all the nutrients you need to stay...

Will my health problems get better after weight loss surgery?▼

Many people who have weight loss surgery find that certain health problems get better or go away after they lose weight. These include: Diabetes, High blood pressure, High cholesterol, Sleep apnea, a disorder that causes you to stop breathing for short amounts of time while you sleep. Because these conditions often improve, you might be able to take less or stop taking medicines for these problems. But be sure to check with your doctor before changing how you take any of your medicines.

What health problems can happen after weight loss surgery?▼

Problems that can happen soon after the surgery include: Bleeding, Infection, A blood clot in a vein, which can be dangerous if it travels to your lungs, A blockage or leak in the intestines. Other problems that can happen later after surgery include: Gallstones, Acid reflux especially after a type of surgery called "sleeve gastrectomy", A blockage in the intestines (called an "obstruction"), Internal bleeding if a sore forms when the stomach and intestine are reconnected during gastric bypass...

How will I feel after I have weight loss surgery?▼

After losing large amounts of weight, you might feel more confident, successful, and able to talk about your feelings. But you might also feel sad or depressed. This can happen if you used to eat large amounts of food for comfort and can no longer do so. Because your eating habits are different, you might feel awkward at business or social events that focus on food. You might find that your relationships with family, friends, and coworkers change if they treat you differently as a thinner...

What if I want to get pregnant?▼

For people who are very overweight, losing weight can make it easier to get pregnant. But you should not try to get pregnant for at least a year after weight loss surgery. Your doctor might suggest waiting even longer, up to 2 years. To prevent pregnancy, you should use a method other than birth control pills. That's because birth control pills might not work as well as usual in people who have had weight loss surgery.

Opening Hours

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9 am–5 pm

Tuesday: 9 am–5 pm

Wednesday: 9 am–5 pm

Thursday: 9 am–5 pm

Friday: 9 am–5 pm

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