Toronto Weight Loss Surgery Gives Patients A New Lease On Life
Released
on: April 29, 2009, 3:34 am
Author: slimband.com
Industry: Healthcare
Toronto,
Canada, April, 2009 – Personal weight issues are usually
private battles fought behind closed doors. Common feelings of
shame, fear and low self esteem felt by individuals waging war
against weight issues often keeps them from seeking assistance
from friends, family and medical professionals. All it takes is
one comforting hand to step into the picture and help put an individual
at ease.
One
Bariatric
Surgery center is working hard to be that helping hand. Using
a laparoscopic band, Slimbands skilled surgical team creates
a smaller gastric pouch by encircling the upper portion of the
clients stomach. The band is then adjusted by filling it with
a saline solution to achieve the correct restriction. This creates
the ability for the client to feel full faster and require less
food while still feeling satisfied. Because less food is being
consumed by the client they begin to successfully lose weight.
On average, clients will see up to a 48% weight loss within the
first year following the medical procedure.
Weight
loss is the key motivator for gastric banding surgery; however
it also results in additional benefits, with clients experiencing
improved health, a positive feeling of self-worth and increased
energy levels. All of these factors lead to a client leading an
overall higher quality of life; becoming more socially engaged,
physically active and with lower health risks.
Laparoscopic
gastric banding is a simple and safe medical procedure resulting
in a highly effective solution to weight issues and obesity-related
health risks. There are a number of clients who seek this medical
procedure as a way to treat Type 2 diabetes, as it has been proven
to reduce symptoms and, in some cases, even cure the disease.
Once
a client has attended the complimentary consultation and is qualified
for the procedure, they get access to the extensive pre-op support
the clinic provides in preparation for their surgery. During the
minimally-invasive laparoscopic surgery a small gastric band is
placed around the upper portion of the stomach. An access port
is placed underneath the abdomen wall that will allow medical
staff to administer the saline solution for band adjustments.
While
weight loss surgery of this type has become common practice in
recent years, potential clients are advised to thoroughly research
the credentials of a medical facility before undergoing the surgical
procedure. While many treatment centers perform this operation,
the Slimband clinic provides
an unrivaled follow-up program with the expertise of a multi-disciplinary
staff.
When
a client books their procedure they also have access to the extensive
post-operative support. The Slimband Support Program is specifically
tailored to address the various needs of people struggling with
obesity and weight loss. Their support staff provides knowledge
and guidance in the areas of proper nutrition, psychological counseling,
physical fitness and medical assistance. Because each of these
follow-up treatments is included in the original procedure payment,
no additional charges are incurred by the client.
The
support program is offered at the Toronto Slimband clinic and
outpatient arrangements can be made for long distance clients
that live out of the area. Slimband also offers financing options
for the surgery through a reputable medical procedure creditor.
Post-surgery
clients learn to make better lifestyle changes by learning proper
nutrition and how to make healthy meal choices when at home or
dining out. Counseling programs guide clients in identifying triggers,
creating goals for their new life and how to achieve them. Fitness
experts encourage clients to include physical activities in their
schedules and create customized fitness regimens in order to regain
their self-confidence. Finally, the medical staff provides follow-up
care to monitor the client’s progress, track the band’s
restriction and fill levels as well as discuss any medical issues
a client may be experiencing. The inclusive post-surgery follow-up
care extends across a four-year period.
About
Slimband: Slimband is one of the largest and most respected
toronto weight loss surgery and treatment
centers in Canada. Slimband specializes in reversible laparoscopic
weight loss surgery with a unique 4-year aftercare program that
includes nutritional counseling, coaching, and fitness programs
and fills adjustments.Clients benefit not only from safe, fast
weight loss but also experience increased energy levels and the
control or elimination of weight-aggrieved conditions like heart
disease, high cholesterol, and type II diabetes. Slimband has
helped more than 2,000 patients fulfill their dreams of looking
and feeling their best.
Contact Details: Lisa Borg
Slimband
PR Executive
64 Prince Arthur Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M5R 1B4
Voice: 1-800-298-0684
E-Mail: pr@slimband.com
Website: www.slimband.com
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