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Boutique Bariatric Experience
A top tier, boutique approach to bariatric surgery
Find Out If You Are Eligible For Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Is gastric sleeve surgery right for you?
It can depend on your weight category, health conditions or previous surgeries. Your answers to this questionnaire will help you find out if you’re a good candidate for the surgery.
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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
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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.
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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
You may qualify! Schedule your consultation
Book a free consultation with our program advisors, who can guide you through the process and provide aswers to any questions you may have about Gastric Sleeve Surgery.
- 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
Contact us
Contact us for a complimentary, no pressure consultation to see if weight loss surgery is right for you.
How To Choose The Right Weight Loss Surgeon
Health Benefits of Gastric Sleeve
Weight loss surgery is about more than losing weight. It dramatically improves many other health issues – literally from head to toe – for better overall health, wellness and quality of life.
A Gastric Sleeve will often completely cure or significantly improve virtually every obesity-related disease. This includes:
- High blood pressure
- Type 2 diabetes
- High cholesterol
- Sleep apnea
- Coronary artery disease
- Infertility
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome
- Osteoarthritis
- Urinary stress incontinence, just to name a few!
The number of health benefits from weight loss surgery means you can look forward to more than just a slimmer body. Improved wellness means taking part in activities that once seemed impossible. You don’t have to wake up each morning worrying about health complications like diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea. Imagine not having the burden of self-consciousness at social gatherings, your workplace – or any time you walk out the door. Your life is transformed in more ways than you can imagine.
Why Choose The Gastric Sleeve?
Advantages of Gastric Sleeve Surgery over other Bariatric surgeries
In comparison to other bariatric surgeries, the recovery time for a Gastric Sleeve Surgery is faster, with most patients back to their “normal selves in about a week or less. Using general anesthesia, it does not involve leaving any foreign materials into your body and offers many other benefits:
Higher Success Rates – On average, The overwhelming majority of gastric sleeve patients lose 65-70% of their excess weight within 12-18 months after the procedure.
Benefits for Other Weight-Related Medical Conditions – Higher success rates for the gastric sleeve help resolve a number of other conditions, including sleep apnea, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes compared to the lap band.
Takes Less than 30 Minutes – After patients are prepped and asleep, the procedure takes less than 30 minutes to complete. And fast recovery times mean you’re in and out of hospital within a day.
Ready to take your first step towards permanent weight loss?
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Gastric Sleeve Procedure
The Gastric Sleeve procedure is a minimally invasive, laparoscopic specialized technique. The entire surgery generally takes less than an hour with 30 minutes of actual surgery time.
For your safety and comfort, you are given a general anesthetic which puts you to sleep during the entire procedure. Once under anesthesia, a few small incisions are made in your abdomen to allow for a camera and surgical instruments. This bariatric procedure involves surgically removing a portion of your stomach, sealing the remaining part with surgical staples forming the “sleeve”, and ultimately reducing your stomach size by about 80%.
After the surgery:
- You will feel full and satisfied after eating less
- Appetite and cravings are substantially diminished due to fewer hunger-causing hormones
- Dramatic improvement or complete resolution of most weight-related medical conditions
The Sleeve Clinic Difference
Quite simply, we’re good at what we do. Very good. We take each and every patient’s success extremely personally. You will never be some anonymous patient that falls between the cracks.
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Unparalleled one-on-one attention
One-on-one attention and care from an expert team of bariatric and nutrition specialists.
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Our 5-Year Aftercare Program
A leading-edge and highly innovative “Aftercare” Program to ensure your weight stays off permanently.
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You Matter
Direct, personal involvement by Dr Gmora throughout your entire surgical journey.
Hear it From Others
As one of the leading weight loss surgeons in Canada, Dr Gmora has gained a reputation for being a master of his surgical craft and producing outstanding weight loss results.
FAQs
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Will I be completely asleep during the procedure?
Yes, you will be fully asleep under general anesthesia during the procedure. This ensures you’re comfortable and feel no discomfort while the surgery is performed.
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How long does the surgery take?
The duration of the surgery varies for each individual. With a highly experienced bariatric surgeon, the surgery itself often takes less than 30 minutes. When considering the time needed to administer anesthesia before the surgery and for you to comfortably awaken afterward, the total time spent in the operating room is typically between 45 to 60 minutes.
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Can gastric sleeve surgery be reversed if needed?
Gastric sleeve surgery is designed to be a permanent solution for weight loss and improved health. During the procedure, a significant portion of the stomach is removed, including the stretchy part that allows for expansion. As a result, the surgery is not reversible in the traditional sense.
However, it is important to note that in rare and unusual circumstances, gastric sleeve surgery can be converted to another type of weight loss procedure, such as a gastric bypass or duodenal switch. These situations are exceedingly uncommon.
In fact, the permanence of gastric sleeve surgery is one of its key advantages, as it allows for sustained weight loss and long-term improvements in health. By removing the stretchy portion of the stomach, the procedure helps to reduce hunger and promote a feeling of fullness, making it easier for patients to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle.
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Are vitamins and supplements necessary after surgery?
Yes, vitamins and supplements are necessary after surgery. Since you’ll be eating less, it’s important to ensure you’re still getting all the essential micronutrients. Think of it as an insurance policy for your health. The regimen is quite straightforward—most patients take a bariatric multivitamin in the morning and two or three calcium chews with vitamin D in the afternoon. It’s really no big deal and easy to manage.
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Can I still enjoy meals and dine out?
Absolutely! Dining out can often be the focal point of many social events and the good news is that after bariatric surgery, you don’t have to stop! At every step, our expert dietitians are also here to help. So whether you are going to a five-star restaurant or just meeting friends for a bite at a local coffee shop, you can continue to enjoy ordering off of the menu.
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How many scars will I have?
The surgery is performed laparoscopically and typically involves 5 tiny incisions. 4 of these incisions are about 5mm (the width of a pea). One of the incisions is approximately 15mm (less than the width of a loonie ).
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Will my other health conditions improve?
Yes, Most people see Dramatic improvements in obesity-related health conditions after surgery. Conditions like diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), High blood pressure (Hypertension), high cholesterol (dyslipidemia), polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), joint pain, and urinary incontinence, to name a few, typically improve dramatically or, in Many cases, ay even resolve completely.