Patients whose BMI ranges between 30-50 are eligible for gastric sleeve surgery.
We are a clinic and hospital based program, designed to help you reach your health and weight goals. We are different because we believe in having the candidate seen by our surgeon from the beginning. The patient will have ample of time to discuss and understand all surgical options, and whether they are qualified for the OHIP or private programs.
Our unrivalled 5-Year Post Surgey Follow Up assures that you stay on track to achieve
long-term weight loss results.
During his 10 years of post MIS/Bariatric surgery fellowship practice, Dr. Al-Kassem has
achieved a high satisfaction rate by his patients.
Gastric Sleeve Recovery Time: 2 to 4 weeks and typically length of stay in hospital less then the Gastric Bypass
Risks and Complications: Gastric Sleeve has a lower risk of dumping syndrome, and way less potential bowel obstruction in the future
Gastric Sleeve is much more effective than the Gastric Band on the resolution of other health issues such as Diabetes, HTN or Sleep Apnea!
In the Gastric Sleeve: The surgeon removes a portion of the stomach, producing a tube-shaped stomach (sleeve). There is no bypassing of stomach or intestines, therefore less likely to have malabsorption with the Gastric Sleeve!
Weight Loss Results: Patients should expect with Gastric Sleeve to lose weight at a slower, steadier rate comparable to the Gastric Bypass and more than Gastric Band. In the first 12 to 18 months, you might lose 60 to 70 percent of excess weight on average.
*Disclaimer: Results may vary from a person to another.
We offer advanced surgical procedures and diet follow-up for long-term weight loss results.
Our skilled interdisciplinary team consist of an expert surgeon, knowledgeable psychologist, and a registered dietician.
A member of the team will always be available for you, dedicated to give you compassion, guidance and the best possible care.
We ensure that scheduled appointments are pre-booked with our doctors and registered dieticians for the whole year.
While many other clinics provide surgieries out-of-hospital surgical facilities, we only
preform our surgries in a well equipped hospital setting.
Besides the fact that Ontario Bariatric Clinic provides you with a thorough post surgery follow up, we also have certified Obesity Board Specialists in case you experience any partial weight regain after initial weight loss, thus assisting you in keeping your great results and maintaining your well-being after your procedure!
At the Ontario Bariatric Clinic, we believe in the holistic approach to achieve the best weight loss results. After your surgery, we keep a close eye on your vitamins and nutrients to avoid any potential deficiency and stay ahead of the game to maintain a balanced mineral and vitamin profile as you adjust your body to your ideal weight.
Ontario Bariatric Clinic offers post surgery nutrition support by registered dietitians, who assist patients and families through program education, planning daily nutritional intake, and monitoring their overall nutritional well-being.
Patients whose BMI ranges between 30-50 are eligible for gastric sleeve surgery.