Bariatric Surgical Program: Client Eligibility
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The program is designed to assist in the care of those clients whose BMI (Body Mass Index) is between 40 and 70.
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.