Upcoming Event

Bariatrics and Beyond: The WLS Journey - March 27 and 28, 2010

Highlights

Diverse and celebrated panel of guest speakers.
Many Post-ops lined up to inform attendees about their different experiences.
You can see more details here or click here to register.

Bariatrics (Definition): Branch of medicine concerned with the prevention and control of obesity allied diseases. - medilexicon.com.

British Columbia Association of Bariatric Advocates, a not-for-profit Society, was founded by bariatric surgery patients for the purpose of raising awareness regarding all aspects of weight loss surgery.

According to Statistics Canada, the percentage of Canadians who are overweight or obese has risen dramatically in recent years, mirroring a worldwide phenomenon.

Obesity is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, some cancers and gallbladder disease. A study done in 2004 showed that a majority of Canadian’s —almost 60%—were in a weight range that increased their risk of developing health problems.

The statistics relating to obesity in our country are staggering, and we at BCABA have made it our goal to do all we can to change this by advocating our Government for more funding, and by educating all about the issues relating to obesity and the methods required to live a healthy lifestyle.

Mission Statement

To advocate for better funding for/better access to bariatric surgery (including adjustable banding procedures).

To advocate for better funding by MSP of post-weight loss reconstructive plastic surgery.

Education/awareness of the issues facing people suffering from morbid obesity.

Donate to a worthy cause and be part of the solution!