The Surgical Weight Loss Centre (SWLC) in Mississauga specializes in the medical treatment of obesity by offering both Gastric Banding and Gastric Balloon Programs. As the Canadian leader in weight loss procedures, we have a proven record of success with patients from across the country, helping them achieve sustained weight loss that can improve their health, appearance and quality of life. SWLC has performed more than 2000 weight loss procedures and treats hundreds of new patients each year. At SWLC, we know the support of an experienced and dedicated team is essential to ensuring our patients achieve and sustain their weight loss goals. Our team is multidisciplinary, consisting of leading bariatric surgeons, anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, dietitian, wellness coach and patient coordinators. You are treated as an individual, including a personal consultation, which is always with one of our surgeons, and a program fine-tuned to your needs.
We are committed to working with you to achieve your weight loss goals. By helping you modify your eating behaviors, develop sound nutrition strategies and encourage physical activity, we can help simplify what may often seem like a complex process. By partnering with the Surgical Weight Loss Centre, you can sustain your weight loss while ensuring maximum health.
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Lap-Band Program (Gastric Banding)
The Lap-Band is a tool designed to help achieve sustained weight loss and is the least invasive surgical method currently available. Gastric Banding is a simple procedure where an adjustable band is placed around the upper stomach creating a small pouch, with the larger part of the stomach below the band. The ingested food empties into the lower stomach at a slower rate and maintains a feeling of satiety. The Lap-Band help patients control their portion size and food intake while allowing all food nutrients to be absorbed normally. Patients can achieve a sustained weight loss of approximately 1 – 2 lbs per week. The procedure is performed laparoscopically and therefore is minimally invasive with a fast recovery. With a routine recovery, patients should be able to resume their normal activities within 5 to 7 days after the procedure.
Following surgery, you will continue to receive on-going support from our team. Lap-Band adjustments (called fills, or de-fills) are a regular part of our program to ensure the band is working effectively. The frequency of band adjustments varies from person to person. Approximately 5 – 10% of patients are able to lose weight at the desired pace without the need for band adjustments. The amount of weight lost depends both on the restriction caused by the Lap-Band and on the patient’s motivation and commitment to a new lifestyle and eating habits.
Gastric Balloon Program
The Gastric Balloon is a state-of-the-art weight loss aid consisting of a soft, expandable balloon that is temporarily inserted into the stomach to stimulate the feeling of fullness. Used in harmony with a medically supervised nutrition plan and behavior modification program, it can help you achieve and maintain the health and aesthetic benefits associated with weight loss. The Gastric Balloon is a clinically accepted tool in reducing excess weight. Clinical trials show that it is more successful than conventional diets, weight loss programs and medications. Studies show that the anticipated Excess Weight Loss (%EWL) that can be expected with the Gastric Balloon is between 25% and 40%. It has been used in Europe for more than ten years and was approved by Health Canada in 2006.
The Gastric Balloon is designed to act as a mechanical aid in providing early satiety or fullness, which helps patients reduce their food intake and develop new eating habits. The balloon partially fills the stomach and patients report a feeling of fullness after eating a much smaller portion of food than normal. There is no change to the digestion or absorption of nutrients and no need for special nutritional supplements. The Gastric Balloon can be left in the stomach for up to six months before it must be removed. Our 12-month program includes the Gastric Balloon device, coaching and nutritional guidance, tailored to help you achieve and sustain weight loss.
For more information on both of our programs or would like to arrange a free consultation with one of our surgeons, please call 905.278.8000 or 1.888.278.7952 (toll-free).
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