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Pathway to Bariatric Surgery
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Bariatric Surgery Patient Information
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The Halifax Obesity Network is a site designed to support those challenged with chronic obesity, Nova Scotia Health Bariatric Surgery patients, and healthcare professionals working with patients challenged with chronic obesity.
Nova Scotia has the second highest prevalence of chronic obesity and Type 2 Diabetes with co-morbid obesity in Canada. Recognizing this, Nova Scotia Health is committed to addressing the obesity epidemic through:
• Support for Behavior / Lifestyle Modification
• Incorporating Obesity Canada Guidelines
• Medical Management of Obesity
• Weight Loss Surgery
The current wait times for Bariatric Surgery (for Weight Loss) are available on the Nova Scotia Wait Times Website. We are working to increase our capacity to have patients seen sooner.
Patient Education Resources
About Bariatric Surgery
This pamphlet explains what bariatric surgery is, what a sleeve gastrectomy is, possible complications, and other topics to help you decide if bariatric surgery is the right for you.
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Bariatric Surgery eLearning Program
This pamphlet explains the things you need to do to get ready for your first appointment with the bariatric surgery team.
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Common Questions About Bariatric Surgery
This pamphlet answers common questions about bariatric surgery offered through Nova Scotia Health.
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YourHealthNS App
Much of Nova Scotia's healthcare program and service information is now available on the YourHealthNS mobile app. Download for free on the Apple Store and Android Apps for Google Play.
