Patients with a BMI between 35 and 40 will be considered for treatment at the clinic if there are one or more medical conditions, such as:

• Cardiopulmonary problems;
• Sleep apnea;
• Diabetes mellitus;
• High blood pressure

To be eligible you must:

• Be a resident of Saskatchewan, with an active Saskatchewan health card;
• Be over the age of 18;
• Must be a non-smoker at the time of referral (this includes vaping and marijuana);
• No active substance abuse;
• Cannot be pregnant or become pregnant;
• Previous weight loss attempts;
• Be motivated and willing to make eating and lifestyle changes;
• Commit to all aspects of the program; and
• Be psychologically and medically fit for surgery.