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.
June is the official Stroke Awareness Month in Canada. Did you know 50,000 strokes occur each year in Canada? And of that 50% of all strokes are preventable? Controllable risk factors for a stroke include obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking or excessive alcohol intake.A stroke can happen at any age. Recognizing the …
Welcome Back Summer! We missed you! Here are some tips for summertime cooking that is healthy and safe for the family. Clean your grill: Get the best out of your grill by cleaning it well with a grill cleaning brush, before and after grilling your food. Applying a thin layer of vegetable oil or using …
Reason #1 - Internationally recognized for contributing to Lap-Band research and development Reason #2 - Performed over 4,500 safe, proven weight loss surgeries Reason #3 - Fellowship-trained General Surgeon with extensive training in numerous bariatric procedures Reason #4 - The most trusted and respected weight loss surgeon in Canada Reason #5 - An impressive international …
My name is Nikki and I would like to share a profound accomplishment I have achieved in my life, and to express gratitude to those who helped.In 2010, I had my Lap-Band surgery which in my case was really a life saver. I weighed well over 400 lbs, and suffered the usual dangerous side effects. …
A recent article published in the Calgary Herald date reveals that obesity rates are increasing in Canada yet bariatric operations in Ontario alone have increased 10 times more. From 2006-2007 to 2012-2013, procedures increased in the province from 297 to 2,846. Women make up most of the said population. Obesity expert, Dr. Yoni Freedhoff, noted …
When patients contemplate in having a weight loss procedure, we highly recommend in meeting with your surgeon. Here are some tips to help prepare you for your first visit.Do your research - Before you come for a consultation be sure to do your research on the clinic and the services they offer so you have …
Several studies have shown that people who keep food journals are more likely to be successful at losing weight and sustaining that weight loss compared to those who don’t. After your bariatric surgery writing down what you eat every day can encourage you, to eat fewer calories which helps with sustaining the weight loss. If …
Shrimp KabobsIngredients1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided2 teaspoons olive oil, divided, plus additional for brushing grill3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano3/4 cup non-fat Greek yogurt, divided2 garlic cloves, minced and divided2 cucumbers (about 1 pound)Black pepper, to taste1 pint cherry tomatoes (about 1/2 pound)1 small red onion, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick rings4 whole-grain tortilla flatbreads (6 …
At the SmartShape Weight Loss Centre, we understand that the number on the scale is not the primary goal when making a decision to undergo bariatric surgery, but more so of the improvement of your overall health that matters the most. The moment you say to yourself “I never knew I could do that!” you think, …
My name is Toni and I have been a bandster for 2 years. 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 have gained.I …
