Frequently Asked Questions

For all Medical Programs, the focus is to help patients achieve medically acceptable weight loss in order to improve their co-morbidities and quality of life. The programs focus on helping patients achieve a healthier state of wellness by providing knowledge and life skills to change their eating and coping behaviours, and develop alternative lifestyles that promote healthy eating, physical activity, and healthy living.

The program is funded by the MOHLTC per patient, for a period of 1 year. Patients are then transitioned back to the community to their Primary Care Provider. Patients with severe comorbidities may return into the program based on availability and wait times.

The Medical Program is a 1-year commitment for patients. 

Patients receive active treatment (meal replacement) for 6 months followed by a 6-month intense maintenance program. 

Overweight: 10% to 20% above the person's "desirable" body weight 
 
Obesity: 20% or more than the person’s "desirable” body weight. It is an increase in body weight beyond the limitation of skeletal and physical requirements, as the result of excessive accumulation of body fat.

Super Obesity: 40% or more than the person’s "desirable” body weight. It is an excess of body fat, or weight of 45.4 kilograms (100 pounds) over ideal body weight, that increases the risk of developing cardiac and endocrine disturbances, including coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus, as well as some kinds of cancer.

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measurement of weight in relation to height. BMI is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by the square of your height in meters. 

Excess Body Weight (EBW) is a measurement of current weight in relation to the ideal weight which is based on age and height. The amount of weight in excess of one's ideal body weight is the calculated EBW. 

Patients are informed at Orientation that attendance is mandatory.  
 
If a patient misses a scheduled intervention or group class due to illness, planned vacation, or extenuating circumstances, patients are encouraged to arrange a follow-up session with their bariatric clinic to review missed content.  

For all Medical Programs, the focus is to help patients achieve medically acceptable weight loss in order to improve their co-morbidities and quality of life. The programs focus on helping patients achieve a healthier state of wellness by providing knowledge and life skills to change their eating and coping behaviours, and develop alternative lifestyles that promote healthy eating, physical activity, and healthy living.

The program is funded by the MOHLTC per patient, for a period of 1 year. Patients are then transitioned back to the community to their Primary Care Provider. Patients with severe comorbidities may return into the program based on availability and wait times.

The Medical Program is a 1-year commitment for patients. 

Patients receive active treatment (meal replacement) for 6 months followed by a 6-month intense maintenance program. 

Overweight: 10% to 20% above the person's "desirable" body weight 
 
Obesity: 20% or more than the person’s "desirable” body weight. It is an increase in body weight beyond the limitation of skeletal and physical requirements, as the result of excessive accumulation of body fat.

Super Obesity: 40% or more than the person’s "desirable” body weight. It is an excess of body fat, or weight of 45.4 kilograms (100 pounds) over ideal body weight, that increases the risk of developing cardiac and endocrine disturbances, including coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus, as well as some kinds of cancer.

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measurement of weight in relation to height. BMI is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by the square of your height in meters. 

Excess Body Weight (EBW) is a measurement of current weight in relation to the ideal weight which is based on age and height. The amount of weight in excess of one's ideal body weight is the calculated EBW. 

Patients are informed at Orientation that attendance is mandatory.  
 
If a patient misses a scheduled intervention or group class due to illness, planned vacation, or extenuating circumstances, patients are encouraged to arrange a follow-up session with their bariatric clinic to review missed content.