Specializing in the medical treatment of obesity, The Surgical Weight Loss Centre can help you achieve your weight-loss goals! Some advantages of Lap-Band surgery or Gastric Balloon procedure at SWLC:

1. Surgeons - 24/7 access to urgent concerns

• Free patient consultations to discuss the benefits & potential risks
• Asks & answers questions custom to you to determine the weight-loss procedure

2. Support Program -Tailored for you

• Long-term follow-up as often as needed
• Specialized systems to monitor & analyze progress

3. Lap-Band - Use highest safety-rated device

• SWLC uses the Allergan LAP-Band System (approved by Health Canada & the FDA)
• Over 600,000 patients around the world have the Allergan Lap-Band

4. Experience - SWLC opened in 2005

• Performed over 2,600 weight-loss procedures
• Over 40 years of combined experience performing advanced laparoscopic procedures

5. Our Staff - Experienced professionals

• Highly trained surgeons, anaesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, a dietitian, a wellness coach & patient coordinators
• One of Canada's only certified bariatric nurse specialists

6. Long-Distance Patient Support

• Free phone consultations
• Access to SWLC-trained affiliate physicians & nurses located across Canada

7. Excellence in Research & Publications

• Published one of the world's largest studies of the safety of Lap-Band surgery (Obesity Surgery in April, 2010)
• Our surgical team is on the international advisory boards for development of new surgical techniques, guidelines & policies

8. Culture of Care - We put the patient first!

• Dedicated patient support program
• Use of most advanced techniques & equipment

9. Facility - Accredited & licensed

• Our clinic exceeds all quality standards of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
• Clinic is regularly inspected to maintain accreditation with the Canadian Association of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities

10. Mission and Vision - Successful patients

• To help patients achieve sustained weight loss & improve overall health & well-being
• To provide the best possible treatment options and highest quality care and to be recognized as the highest volume Lap-Band and Gastric Balloon clinic in Canada