SmartShape Weight Loss Centre
190 Attwell Drive, Suite 490
Toronto, ON M9W 6H8
Phone: (888) 278-7952
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Terry was a compulsive eater; no matter what diet he tried, he couldn’t gain control of his appetite. His compulsive eating behavior had reached the point where it was limiting his ability to participate in activities with his children. Even more concerning was the news that his weight was also threatening his life. At 456 …
SmartShape focuses on the whole person, not just the surgery you are having. Everyone here believes in providing all the support you may need throughout your weight loss journey, with a team second to none in the Canadian bariatric surgery field. Our Team is composed of two groups of bariatric and weight loss specialists, our …
Just in time for those Thanksgiving leftovers, an easy and delicious sandwich option!Our Dietitian Margeaux's tips:Leftover pesto mayonnaise keeps in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. It's great as a dressing for pasta salad.To lessen the amount of bread in each bite, try an open faced version of this recipe! Serves 4Pesto mayonnaise:1 cup fresh …
We recently had someone reach out to us through Facebook, saying they “wished” they could find the money to afford bariatric surgery. We understand that considering a surgical procedure outside of the public health care system can be a daunting thought. We have the tools to help you gain the knowledge you need about the …
SmartShape is happy to announce our new association with Health Smart Financial Services.Health Smart can help ease the potential burden of paying for your medical procedure with affordable monthly payments, peace of mind knowing you can have your surgery as soon as possible, online access to your account 24/7 and you can prepay or pay …
Don’t be afraid to try poaching your dessert – it’s really easy and very visually impressive!Zest of 1 lemon, cut into thin strips1 cinnamon stick, broken in half1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon ground pepper3 cups apple cider1 cup water8 Bosc pears (with stems), peeled and cored from bottomLemon sorbet, for serving (optional) In a large saucepan, …
Hal AndersonRecently, SmartShape welcomed a new patient, Hal Anderson, a Winnipeg radio personality on 94.3 The Drive and a columnist for MyToba.ca, Manitoba's one-stop shop for grassroots news, sports and entertainment. Hal has been posting about his recent Gastric Sleeve surgery, and is happy to share his story about his weight loss journey with our …
Life span has increased in Canada over the past number of decades through new health treatments but those gains are now under threat from the rising incidence of obesity in the Canadian population.As of June 2015, the proportion of obese Canadians sat at 20.2% up from just over 15% in 2003, with this figure expected …
My name is Toni R. and I have been a ‘bandster’ for 4 years now. Getting the Lap-Band was the best decision I have ever made. Sure, for the obvious reasons such as the weight loss (I’ve lost 4 dress sizes so far and counting!), but more importantly because of the quality of life I …
Obesity surgery is one part of a comprehensive lifelong plan. As with any surgery, good long-term outcomes depend heavily on what happens before, during and after the procedure. This includes pre op education and multi-disciplinary post-operative support. Bariatric surgery of any type should not be presented as a quick fix; the benefits of bariatric surgery …
