Bariatric Surgery Program

Bariatric Surgery Program

Bariatric Surgery Program

Provides surgical treatment, education and long-term follow-up care to help a person with severe obesity lose weight. The program is supported by a multi-disciplinary team including bariatric surgeons, respirology and endocrinology specialists, dietitians, nurses, and mental health team.
Agency
Island Health
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1952 Bay Street, Victoria, BC V8R 1J8

Royal Jubilee Hospital
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Eligibility
Adults aged 19 - 65 with a BMI greater than 40, or BMI greater than 35 with heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, diabetes or degenerative joints. A full medical assessment will be needed to determine eligibility.
Application process
Physician or nurse practitioner referral required.
Documents required

Brochure: https://www.islandhealth.ca/sites/default/files/surgery/documents/getting-ready-recovering-bariatric-surgery.pdf

Languages
English
Service delivery
In person
Coverage area
Victoria
Wheelchair accessible
Yes
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