We offer FREE, no obligation consultations with a bariatric surgeon
Effective weight loss programs available at SmartShape Weight Loss Centre.
The Gastric Sleeve helps you realize that sustained weight loss is possible!
My experience with the staff for starters was nothing short of spectacular!
“Very knowledgeable, attentive, kind, and considerate. As for the Surgeon, again nothing short of spectacular. He was very helpful with some pre-operative issues and questions I had was very reassuring before and after the surgery."
The Gastric Sleeve allows you to lose weight by helping to control portion size. Not only will you eat less but you will also feel full sooner. The food you eat passes through the digestive tract in the usual manner, allowing it to be fully absorbed in the body. Digestion and absorption of food and nutrients is not changed.
The Gastric Sleeve procedure is performed using laparoscopic surgery. This is a minimally invasive technique that allows the procedure to be performed without making large incisions. Laparoscopic surgery results in shorter hospital stay, faster recovery, smaller scars, and less pain than open surgical procedures.
The procedure takes 60 to 90 minutes and is performed using general anaesthesia. On average, you will stay in the hospital for one to two days, usually returning to normal activities in 5 to 7 days and enjoying a full recovery in about 2 weeks.
At SmartShape™, we have successfully helped thousands of Canadians achieve significant and sustained weight loss with the Lap-Band procedure. Each one had their own reasons for deciding to have Lap-Band surgery, just as you do. The team at SmartShape specializes in obesity and welcomes the opportunity to help you make a life-changing commitment.
The Lap-Band works by allowing you to feel satisfied with smaller portions of food. The Lap-Band is placed around the upper part of the stomach. This creates a small pouch that fills with each bite of solid food that is eaten. Signals are sent to the brain, which responds by thinking the entire stomach is full. Food moves into the lower, larger part of the stomach at a controlled rate and is digested and absorbed unchanged from the way it was prior to the procedure. Even though you’re eating less, you will feel satisfied and no longer hungry.
As tracking research data has accumulated, the mini gastric bypass procedure has gained popularity as the modern alternative to traditional Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery –– excellent results, a simpler, more streamlined procedure and reduced overall complication rates.
The Mini Gastric Bypass works two ways to help you lose weight. First, it reduces the size of your stomach, restricting the amount you can eat. Next, it reduces the absorption of what food you do eat, by bypassing a portion of your intestines. This dual-stage approach has been shown to be highly effective when combined with changes to eating and lifestyle habits. You feel fuller, faster. And absorption of food is reduced
"From the moment of check-in the day of surgery to the moment I left the care was impeccable. I feel happy everyday that I have made this decision"
Our multi-disciplinary team of professionals are specialized in providing Canadians with high-quality care and ongoing support and have built an unsurpassed reputation for delivery of proven weight loss solutions.
SmartShape has gained an international reputation for excellence in research and publications. In 2015, we achieved the coveted “Center of Excellence” accreditation from the SRC organization (Surgical Review Corporation), an internationally recognized health care leader committed to advancing the safety and efficiency of surgical care worldwide. SmartShape is the first Canadian clinic to hold the Center of Excellence for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery distinction
SmartShape offers the longest and most comprehensive Aftercare program available in Canada. We feel so strongly about the importance of Aftercare that 5 years of Aftercare Support are included in the cost of every bariatric procedure.
With our 5 year Aftercare Program, you’ll have the continued support of our registered clinicians and dietitians 5 years after your procedure. We offer this unique program because we want you to be successful and to have a positive experience with your weight loss journey. We'll help you every step of the way.
On average, SmartShape procedures are scheduled within four to six weeks from the time of your consultation. When possible, we are happy to accommodate specific schedule requests.
Yes, it is safe to become pregnant after receiving the Gastric Sleeve procedure, although it is wise to wait a number of months. In addition, losing weight improves your fertility and makes pregnancy safer for both you and the baby.
Flexible financing programs are available through SmartShape. Application and approval take as little as 4 minutes! These well-established independent companies specialize in financing medical procedures. The application process is completely confidential and approvals are usually granted quickly.
Our team is dedicated to helping you learn about the program and procedure so that you can achieve your weight loss goal. The LAP-BAND® System is available across Canada, find your closest SmartShape™ clinic to get started.
Mississauga Location
1599 Hurontario Street #03
Mississauga ON, L5G 4S1
SmartShape is Canada’s first weight loss clinic recognized by the Surgical Review Corporation as a Center of Excellence for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery.
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