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Bariatric Surgery

The Bariatric Program at Hennick Humber Hospital is a Bariatric Center of Excellence (BCOE) and one of the largest centres in Ontario. It provides comprehensive and holistic medical and surgical bariatric services to patients with obesity and obesity related ailments with a multidisciplinary team approach.

Patient resources can be found here.

Medical Bariatric Program

The Medical Bariatric Program is a non-surgical, 1 year medically supervised weight loss program. Unique from commercial programs, it offers a robust, evidence based approach to weight loss combining behaviour modification classes and meal replacement shakes. Patients are closely monitored by an Internist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Registered Dietician and Registered Kinesiology.

During the course of the program, patients will learn and apply skills around:

  • emotional eating
  • support network development
  • comprehension of metabolism
  • coping
  • exercise
  • meal planning and label reading
  • managing cues and triggers
  • self-esteem
  • weight relapse prevention
  • body image

The active phase of the program consists of weekly sessions for 21 consecutive weeks and then transitions to support groups. This is a one-time program.

Surgical Bariatric Program

The Surgical Bariatric Program takes a comprehensive approach to weight management using surgical and behavioural modification. The Surgical Program offers Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Duodenal Switch and Single Anastomosis Duodenal-Ileal Bypass (SADI). Patients are prepared for surgery by attending a Bariatric Surgery Education session. This is then followed by a myriad of appointments with the surgeon, bariatrician, Registered Nurse, Registered Dietician, Social Worker, and Psychiatrist (by referral). Upon completion of these appointments and demonstration of commitment to the lifestyle required for success following surgery, patients are then booked for surgery. Diet and lifestyle modification are key to your success in this program.

Bariatric Surgery resources can be found here.

Benefits

The program is delivered virtually and in person making it a highly accessible program catering to all learning styles and needs.

Patients are also captured in Bariatric Registry where standardized data is collected anonymously for all consented patients across Ontario. The purpose is to understand the effects of obesity and the impact of the interventions.

What To Expect

You can expect weight loss as long as you are committed to the lifestyle and dietary changes.

Contact

Surgical Bariatric Program

(416) 242-1000 ext 23316
bariatricclinic@hrh.ca

Open Monday to Friday
8:00am – 4:00pm

Please note this extension is strictly affiliated with our surgical inpatient unit and is not to be used for referrals or appointment bookings. For general inquiries about referrals or appointments, please call extension x23450.

 

Medical Bariatric Program

(416) 242-1000 ext 23317
medbariatrics@hrh.ca

Open Monday to Wednesday
11:00am – 7:00pm

Thursday to Friday
9:00am – 5:00pm

Referral to both medical and surgical programs are by family physicians or Nurse Practitioners through the Ontario Bariatric Network.

Location Within Hospital

1st floor across Care Portal C

Acute pain service

This service is a specialized inter-professional team that provides evidence-based pain and symptom management to post-operative inpatients. The team collaborates with surgical services to maximize patient’s comfort, satisfaction and recovery.

Bone Mineral Densitometry (BMD) machine

Medical Imaging BMD is the use of x-rays to measure bone mineral density.

Computed Tomography (CT) scans

Medical Imaging CT scanners use x-rays to produce 2D or 3D images of parts of your body. Our new machines are bariatric-friendly and are quieter than standard units.

Critical Care Response Team

Our CCRT helps enhance patient safety by increasing access to critical care across the hospital. Comprised of specially trained physicians, nurses and respiratory therapists, the CCRT exports the skills of the ICU to empower healthcare professionals to act when they feel that a patient has the potential to become critically ill.

Foot and Ankle Surgery

The foot and ankle program at Humber River Health is one of the largest programs in Canada which provides a wide variety of treatment modalities for both common and complex foot and ankle conditions. Surgical treatment involves the use of modern surgical techniques, such as minimally invasive surgery, as well as the latest technology in […]

General radiography

Medical Imaging General radiography includes radiography and fluoroscopy. Radiography is the use of x-rays to acquire 2D images of the body. Fluoroscopy is the use of x-rays for real-time visualization of body structures.

Hip and Knee Arthroplasty

Hip and Knee replacements are among the most common orthopaedic procedures done to help with arthritic pain.  While joint replacement surgery had been associated with the elderly as a “last resort” for pain; today, patients are younger, more physically demanding and want an early return to function. The Hip and Knee program at Humber River […]

Interventional radiology

Medical Imaging Interventional radiology uses sophisticated technology to provide minimally invasive procedures that, in the past, required open surgery and lengthy hospital stays.

Laboratory medicine

Humber River Health’s laboratory provides service throughout the hospital.

Laboratory services

Laboratory services assists every department in the hospital. Our dedicated team, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment assists health providers to diagnose diseases in blood, tissues and fluids. Our laboratory staff work collaboratively throughout our hospital to ensure timely and accurate results and diagnosis.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Medical Imaging An MRI a strong magnetic field to generate images of your body. It takes pictures of parts of the body that don’t show up well in x-rays, CT scans or ultrasounds. Our MRI units are bariatric-friendly and quieter than most machines.

Medical day care

Patients can receive tests and treatments prior to their surgery.

Nuclear medicine

Nuclear medicine takes images of many parts of the body, including the lungs, heart and skeletal system.

Sports Medicine

The sports medicine program at Humber River Health treats a wide variety of sports related conditions. Surgical treatment involves the use of modern surgical techniques including arthroscopy and open surgery as well as the latest technology in orthopaedic implants.  Most surgeries are done as outpatients. In addition to surgery, the program offers non-operative treatment for […]

Ultrasound

Medical Imaging An ultrasound uses high-frequency waves to take images of the inside of your body.

Upper Extremity Surgery

The upper extremity program at Humber River Health provides comprehensive care of shoulder, elbow, and wrist disorders, for management of arthritis, instability, tendon & ligament tears, as well as fractures. Complementary surgical and anesthetic procedures including minimally invasive and bone preserving techniques, coupled with regional nerve blocks allow for same-day and short-stay care.  Humber River […]

 

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