Do you Qualify?

Is gastric sleeve surgery right for you?

Answer to this, will depend on your weight category, health conditions or previous surgeries.

You may be eligible for gastric sleeve surgery if you meet certain criteria. These typically include having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or above, which is classified as extreme obesity. Alternatively, if your BMI falls between 35 and 39.9, indicating obesity, and you’re dealing with a serious health condition related to your weight, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or severe sleep apnea, you might also qualify. Consult us for a personalized assessment.

Below questionnaire will help you find out if you qualify for the Bariatric surgery.

Step 1

Qualification Questionnaire

Step 2

BMI Calculator

Step 3

Results

Qualification Questionnaire

Are you at least 21 years of age?*
Have you have failed previous attempts at weight loss with conventional dieting and lifestyle changes?*
You are committed to following our 5 year surgical aftercare program?*
Have you been diagnosed with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or sleep apnea?*

Weight Loss Calculator

What is your gender?*

You Don't Qualify

  • Your BMI has to be 30 or more to qualify
  • You must be over 21 years of age
  • You have not tried weight loss with conventional dieting and lifestyle changes
  • Your are not willing to commit to our 5 year surgical aftercare program
  • Your BMI is
  • You are at least 21 years of age
  • You have failed previous attempts at weight loss with conventional dieting and lifestyle changes
  • You are committed to following our 5 year surgical aftercare program

Results

Your weight exceeds the limit for private, out-of-hospital surgery. Please speak with your family doctor for a referral to the Ontario Bariatric Network.

Results

Your BMI is

Due to your BMI being lower than 35, you may qualify if you have one of the following obesity-related medical conditions. Testing for these conditions is available at our clinic.

  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol
  • Sleep apnea
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome / Infertility
  • “Fatty liver”
  • Arthritis
  • Other
  • You are at least 21 years of age
  • You have failed previous attempts at weight loss with conventional dieting and lifestyle changes
  • You are committed to following our 5 year surgical aftercare program

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  • Your BMI is
  • You are at least 21 years of age
  • You have failed previous attempts at weight loss with conventional dieting and lifestyle changes
  • You are committed to following our 5 year surgical aftercare program

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Other Qualification Criteria

Additional factors may also affect your suitability for gastric sleeve surgery. All patients are thoroughly assessed by our bariatric team to ensure you are an appropriate candidate. Certain medical conditions or behaviours may predispose patients to excessive risk, making them unsuitable for private gastric sleeve surgery.