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Surgical Weight Loss Centre is the highest volume clinic for weight loss procedures and personal transformation.

• Meet Our Team

  Meet The Surgical Weight Loss Centre team who have performed thousands of laparoscopic procedures.

  •  Surgeons

  Surgical Weight Loss Centre Surgeons

  •  Support Staff

  Surgical Weight Loss Centre Support Staff

  •  Nurses

  Surgical Weight Loss Centre Nurses

  •  Patient Coordinators

  Surgical Weight Loss Centre Patient Coordinators

•  We Understand Obesity

Surgical Weight Loss Centre specializing in obesity surgery like gastric bypass, Lap-Band surgery, stomach banding and stomach bypass.

•  Patient Consultation Video

Watch the patient consultation with Dr. Chris Cobourn, weight loss surgeon at The Surgical Weight Loss Centre.

•  Long Distance Patient Care

Surgical Weight Loss Centre provides Lap-Band surgery and Gastric Balloon procedures tailored to meet the needs long distance patients.

•  Available Financing

Surgical Weight Loss Centre, Toronto offers weight loss surgery financing assistance for treatments like Lap-Band surgery, gastric balloon procedure and more.

Lap-Band System was approved for use by Health Canada in 1998 and was FDA-approved (United States) for the treatment of obesity in 2001

•  Am I A Candidate?

The Surgical Weight Loss Centre helps to find a permanent solution in reducing your weight

•  How Does It Work?

The Surgical Weight Loss Centre in Toronto specializing Lap-Band weight loss surgery explains how Lap-Band works.

•   Advantages

The Surgical Weight Loss Centre offers Lap-band surgery which is considered as a permanent solution for weight loss treatment.

•  Potential Risks

Lap-Band surgery potential complications and risks

•  What is Continued Support?

Surgical Weight Loss Centre organizes Lap-Band support program for the patients to support post surgery procedures and update on Lp-Band surgery.

•  How Will I Look?

The Surgical Weight Loss Centre offers weight loss program Lap-band which results in significant weight loss in obese patients.

•  Lap-Band FAQs

Surgical Weight Loss Programs FAQ provides information on various Lap- Band surgeries, Gastric bypass surgery, stomach stapling and more.

The Surgical Weight Loss Centre offers various Gastric Balloon surgical weight reduction programs including gastric banding, gastric bypass surgery, and stomach bypass.

•  Am I A Candidate?

The Surgical Weight Loss Centre offers Gastric Balloon surgery which is a solution for obesity.

•  How Does It Work?

Surgical Weight Loss Centre offers Gastric Balloon surgery for weight loss treatment and explains how Gastric Balloon works.

•   Advantages

Surgical Weight Loss Centre provides clinically accepted Gastric balloon treatment for obesity

•  Potential Risks

Surgical Weight Loss Centre focusing on gastric balloon procedure, which has less complications than any other weight loss treatment techniques.

•  What is Continued Support?

Surgical Weight Loss Centre organizes gastric balloon support program for the patients to support post surgery procedures and update on gastric balloon surgery.

•  How Will I Look?

Surgical Weight Loss Centre offers weight loss program Gastric-band offers weight loss program which results in significant weight loss in obese patients.

•  Gastric Balloon FAQs

Surgical Weight Loss Centre FAQ provides information on various Gastric Balloon surgeries, Gastric bypass surgery, stomach stapling and more.

Surgical Weight Loss Centre provides Surgical Weight Loss Discussion Forum.

•  Lap-Band Discussion

Surgical Weight Loss Centre offers Lap-Band Discussion forum

•  Private Members

Surgical Weight Loss Centre offers weight loss discussion forum for private members

•  Gastric Balloon Discussion

Surgical Weight Loss Centre offers Gastric Balloon Discussion forum

•  SWLC Question & Answer

Question & Answer for the Surgical Weight Loss Centre

The Surgical Weight Loss Centre Blog offers you details on various surgical weight loss procedures like Lap-Band surgery, stomach stapling, non surgical lap-band and mini gastric bypass

•  Diabetes Treatment

The Surgical Weight Loss Centre offers you the details about diabetes treatment

•  Diet & Nutrition

Surgical Weight Loss Centre Blog offers you details on diet-nutrition

•  Exercise & Fitness

Surgical Weight Loss Centre shares exercise-fitness tips

•  Gastric Balloon

Surgical Weight Loss Centre gives details on Gastric Balloon procedures

•  Lap-Band

Surgical Weight Loss Centre blog on Lap-band weight loss treatment

•  News from SWLC

Surgical Weight Loss Centre News

•  Recent Studies, News Stories

Latest studies and news on weight loss treatment procedures

•  Upcoming Events

Surgical Weight Loss Centre Upcoming events

• Lap-Band Connect™
• Patient

Surgical Weight Loss Centre Login Information

• Healthcare Professional

  Health care professional bariatric resources at The Surgical Weight Loss Centre furnish information regarding counseling and treatments for Gastric Balloon procedure and other weight loss surgeries.

  •  Obesity Facts

  Surgical Weight Loss Centre is the undisputed leader in weight loss procedures & personal transformation.

  •  Obesity Related Risk Factors

  Risk factors or comorbidities associated with obesity

  •  Assessing obesity in your practice

  Discover why Surgical Weight Loss Centre is the undisputed leader in weight loss procedures & personal transformation.

  •  BMI

  Body Mass Index (BMI) is an important tool in determining Surgical Weight Loss Centre patient's degree of obesity.

  •  Waist Circumference

  Surgical Weight Loss Centre provides Waist circumference measurement which is particularly useful in adults to discover obesity.

  •  Non-Surgical Options

  Non-surgical Weight Loss Treatment Options

  •  Surgical Options

  Surgical Weight Loss Centre provides different Surgical Weight Loss Treatment Options

  •  Improvement or Resolution of Comorbidities

  Treating obesity often results in improvements or resolution of comorbidities

  •  Diabetes Type 2

  Improvements and frequent resolution of Diabetes Type 2 have been observed as a result of weight loss after Gastric Band procedure.

  •  Obstructive Sleep Apnea

  Improvements of Obstructive Sleep Apnea have been observed after weight loss treatment

  •  Hypertension

  Hypertension improved in severely obese patients after Gastric Band Procedure

  •  Asthma

  Improvements or resolution of asthma after Gastric Band procedure

  •  GERD

  GERD is a common condition that is further aggravated by obesity

  •  Lipid disorders/High cholesterol

  Improvements of Lipid disorders/High cholesterol after Gastric Band procedure

  •  Metabolic Syndrome

  Metabolic syndrome, which comprises of abdominal obesity

  •  Osteoarthritis

  Major improvements in Osteoarthritis after Gastric Band Procedure

  •  Depression

  Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding surgery has been found to significantly improve patient's Quality of Life(QOL)

  •  Infertility

  Infertility often resolves with weight loss, the adjustability feature of Gastric Band procedure can help lower obstetric complications

  •  Urinary Stress Incontinence

  Gastric Band procedure has been shown to decrease Urinary Stress Incontinence

  •  Gastric Band Procedure

  The Gastric Band procedure is a safe, effective, and well-established surgical option for severely obese patients

  •  Conclusion

  Diet, exercise, behaviour modification and pharmacotherapy are only moderately effective weight loss methods

  •  Patient Eligibility

  Surgical Weight Loss Centre finds patient eligibility to be considered for the Gastric Band procedure

  •  Ideal Patient

  The ideal Gastric Band patient is someone who has been unable to sustain significant weight loss with traditional non surgical methods

  •   to the Gastric Band

  Gastric Band Contraindications

  •  Procedure Details

  Surgical Weight Loss Centre provides Gastric Band procedure steps as part of pre-operative process

  •  Procedure

  Gastric Band procedures are performed under general anaesthesia and most procedures are performed at the Surgical Weight Loss Centre in Mississauga

  •  After the Procedure

  After the Gastric Band surgery, patients are closely monitored in the recovery area until they can be discharged

  •  Recovery

  Surgical Weight Loss Centre discharges obese patients after complete recovery

  •  Diet

  Surgical Weight Loss Centre suggests diet after weight loss surgery

  •  Exercise

  Surgical Weight Loss Centre encourage patients to gradually start exercising such as lifting weights and abdominal exercises

  •  Post Procedure Support

  Ongoing patient monitoring and support is critical to the success of the Gastric Band procedure in Surgical Weight Loss Centre

  •  Managing your Obese Patient's Care

  Weight loss procedures require long-term patient monitoring and support

  •  Gastric Balloon Procedure

  The Gastric Balloon is a soft silicone balloon that is inserted into the stomach using a routine gastroscopy procedure

  •  Patient Eligibility

  Surgical Weight Loss Centre finds patient eligibility to be considered for the Lap-Band procedure

  •  Ideal Patient

  The ideal Lap-Band patient is someone who has been unable to sustain significant weight loss with traditional non surgical methods

  •  Patient History and Assessment

  A full paient examination should be carried out in Surgical Weight Loss Centre before weight loss treatment

  •  Psychological Considerations

  Surgical Weight Loss Centre collects Psychological history of obese patients

  •  Contraindications of the Gastric Balloon

  Gastric Balloon Contraindications

  •  Gastric Balloon Facts

  Surgical Weight Loss Centre educate obese patients about gastric balloon facts

  •  Procedure Details

  Surgical Weight Loss Centre who place the Gastric Balloon have interventional endoscopic experience and expertise and have received specialized training on the placement of the balloon and removal

  •  Patient Management Post-Placement

  Surgical Weight Loss Centre keeps contzct with obese patients after weight loss treatment

  •  Diet

  Surgical Weight Loss Centre suggests diet after Gastric Balloon surgery

  •  Medications

  Surgical Weight Loss Centre suggests Medications Gastric Balloon surgery patients

  •  Exercise

  Surgical Weight Loss Centre suggests exercise for weight loss treatment patient

  •  Nausea and Vomiting

  Nausea and Vomiting may happen after Gastric Balloon surgery

  •  Intestinal Obstruction

  Gastric Balloon Intestinal Obstruction

  •  Removal Procedure

  Gastric Balloon removal procedure is very straightforward and patients will be able to be discharged shortly after the procedure

  •  Post Procedure Support

  The Gastric Balloon program at the Surgical Weight Loss Centre includes 6 months of support after removal of the balloon

  •  Talking to your Obese Patients About Weight Loss

  Surgical Weight Loss Centre gives counseling to obese patients about weight loss treatment procedures

  •  Commonly Asked Questions from Patients

  Commonly Asked Questions From Obese Patients

  •  Tools

  Surgical Weight Loss Centre offers weight loss treatment procedure tools

  •  Comorbidity Resources

  Surgical Weight Loss Centre comorbidity resources

  •  Video Links

  Surgical Weight Loss Centre provides different video links including Relationship Between Obesity & Co-morbidities, Gastric Band Placement, Gastric Balloon Removal

  •  HCP Information Request Form

  Surgical Weight Loss Centre provides HCP information request form

  •  Future Seminars

  Surgical Weight Loss Centre conducts seminars on safety of Lap-Band Surgery in an Outpatient Clinic, Bariatric Surgery for Diabetes etc

• BMI Calculator

  BMI measures your weight/height ratio, Individuals with a BMI greater than 30 are at higher risk of being afflicted by health problems.

Contact The Surgical Weight Loss Centre for knowing more about obesity surgeries like gastric band surgery, Gastric Balloon procedure, and Lap-Band surgery

•  Patient Questionnaire

Fill in the patient questionnaire before consultation at The Surgical Weight Loss Centre which will help us understand the medical history of each patient

•  Media Kit

The Surgical Weight Loss Centre offers internationally accepted surgical weight loss treatments lap-band surgery and gastric balloon procedures with significant effect on patient weight and health.

•  Video Gallery

The Surgical Weight Loss Centre video gallery gives an idea about obesity surgeries like Lap-Band surgery and Gastric Balloon Procedures and explains how it is helpful for quick weight loss.

•  Directions to SWLC

The Surgical Weight Loss Centre has offices in different regions of Ontario, Calgary, Mississauga, Toronto and Vancouver provided with complete site map directions.

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