Our newly updated website allows patients who have already had surgery, as well as our future patients, to find the information necessary to successfully complete their journey. The CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'île-de-Montréal has been developing its expertise in bariatric surgery since the end of the 90s. Thanks to our team, which includes surgeons and nurses specialized in this field, the University of Montreal has made it a center of excellence for obesity surgery within its university network.

Our specialized team will guide you throughout your journey so that the surgery chosen is the one best suited to your situation. The first step is to educate yourself about the different types of surgery and the different steps leading up to it. Decision making must be informed. This website has been designed to guide you in your decision-making process and throughout your journey.

Weight loss surgery is a tool that can help you make changes to your lifestyle and have better control over your overall health. However, this alone is usually not sufficient for optimal long-term results. For better chances of success, you need to be well prepared. First, you must have attempted to lose weight, consulted a nutritionist and changed certain lifestyle habits. This requires a well-developed capacity to adapt. A psychological consultation may sometimes be necessary before and after surgery to ensure success. It’s a new beginning for you.

Our newly updated website allows patients who have already had surgery, as well as our future patients, to find the information necessary to successfully complete their journey. The CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'île-de-Montréal has been developing its expertise in bariatric surgery since the end of the 90s. Thanks to our team, which includes surgeons and nurses specialized in this field, the University of Montreal has made it a center of excellence for obesity surgery within its university network.

Our specialized team will guide you throughout your journey so that the surgery chosen is the one best suited to your situation. The first step is to educate yourself about the different types of surgery and the different steps leading up to it. Decision making must be informed. This website has been designed to guide you in your decision-making process and throughout your journey.

Weight loss surgery is a tool that can help you make changes to your lifestyle and have better control over your overall health. However, this alone is usually not sufficient for optimal long-term results. For better chances of success, you need to be well prepared. First, you must have attempted to lose weight, consulted a nutritionist and changed certain lifestyle habits. This requires a well-developed capacity to adapt. A psychological consultation may sometimes be necessary before and after surgery to ensure success. It’s a new beginning for you. Read more
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Like diabetes and hypertension, obesity is a chronic health problem. Characterized by an abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat, obesity is the leading cause of several diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, arthritis, cancer, as well as several other important health problems.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), bariatric surgery is considered the best way to lose weight in the long term for people with severe obesity. However, it should not be your first choice.

 

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Thanks to the Fondation Ronald-Denis, which made the redesign of this website possible

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Podcasts

La Poche Gastrique - Episode 9 - Obesity and Mental Health: Beyond Prejudices

In this new episode, we dive into the heart of the links between obesity, eating disorders and mental health with a renowned expert: Dr Sylvain Iceta. Psychiatrist and researcher specializing in eating disorders and bariatric surgery. An essential episode to understand the neurological, psychological and behavioral issues of weight management!

La Poche Gastrique - Episode 8 - Focus on reconstructive surgery with Dr. Geneviève Gaudreau

This episode highlights post-bariatric reconstructive surgery with plastic surgeon Geneviève Gaudreau. She explores the differences between abdominal lipectomy and abdominoplasty, while addressing the RAMQ’s often unclear process for covering reconstructive procedures.

La Poche Gastrique - Episode 7 - Life and Nutrition after Bariatric Surgery

In this highly anticipated episode, Dr. Garneau and Dr. Bougie return with Evelyne Bergevin, our nutritionist-dietitian specializing in bariatric surgery, to discuss life after surgery. Evelyne explains the importance of post-operative nutrition and distinguishes the three essential pillars: proteins, hydration and chewing.

La Poche Gastrique - Episode 6 - Nutrition and Preparation for Successful Bariatric Surgery

In this episode, Dr. Garneau and Dr. Bougie take an in-depth look at nutrition before bariatric surgery with Evelyne Bergevin, a nutritionist specializing in bariatric surgery.

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