LEAF® BLOOM Program
Have you been advised to lose weight in preparation for orthopaedic surgery?
LEAF® BLOOM is a personalized pre-surgery weight loss program.
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LEAF® BLOOM is for people who:
• Are highly motivated to achieve significant weight loss to prepare for joint replacement surgery
• Are willing to make significant changes to their eating habits and lifestyle
• Will attend 12 bi-weekly group sessions
• Are comfortable engaging in group-based coaching
• Can access Zoom, as BLOOM is entirely virtual
• Will commit to following the nutrition and lifestyle prescription
• Want support and guidance from an expert multidisciplinary team
• Live in Ontario
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Have you had a Total Joint Assessment Clinic assessment? Have you been told you could participate in a funded LEAF® BLOOM program?
If you are interested, please review the following criteria:
• You have been assessed at the Total Joint Assessment Clinic (TJAC) and have been recommended to participate in the BLOOM program.
• Your Primary Care Provider (Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner) has faxed a referral to LEAF® requesting that you participate in the BLOOM program.
• You attend an information session (through ZOOM) that will be organized by LEAF® and agree to terms of participation in the funded program.
LEAF® BLOOM Program Highlights
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Physician’s Referral Required
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Up to 10% Weight Loss
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Optimized Nutrition Plans to Leverage Weight Loss
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Improve Joint Replacement Surgical Outcomes
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Focus on Effective Weight Management Strategies Within your Control
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Build & Refine Skills that Support Long-Term Weight Management
LEAF® BLOOM Results
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More than 1/2 of patients lost ≥ 20lbs
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4/5 patients lost ≥ 5% body weight
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1/3 patients lost ≥ 10% body weight
LEAF® BLOOM Program Components
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Personalized Weight Loss Plan
Your LEAF Registered Dietitian will work alongside you to develop a personalized weight management care plan that prepares you for orthopaedic surgery. Together, you will discuss nutritional and behavioural strategies and develop a set of goals to support your weight management journey.
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Twelve Bi-Weekly Group Sessions over 24 Weeks
Over 24 weeks, you will participate in 12 bi-weekly group-based coaching sessions with a LEAF Registered Dietitian and Physician to provide guidance and support throughout your weight management journey.
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Medical Supervision and Treatment
Throughout your weight loss journey, you will receive coordinated care from a Registered LEAF Physician, providing medical supervision and treatment to ensure your safe and optimal progression throughout the program.
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24/7 Access to Learning Portal
You will receive 24/7 access to a virtual learning portal that provides you with additional tools and resources to support your weight management journey.
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Additional Tools
Additional tools such as meal replacement and obesity medication are available if required to support your personalized goals and needs.
LEAF® BLOOM 24 Week Program
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Ready to get started with BLOOM?
• Check with your insurance provider to see if you have coverage for registered dietitian programs.
• Provide your family doctor with a referral form and have it faxed to LEAF®. Please indicate that this is for BLOOM to expedite the referral process.
• Cost of additional supplementary meal replacement and medications are not included.
Cost: $600.00
Start Date: April 2023
Check with your health benefits provider to see if you are covered for the cost of visits with a LEAF Registered Dietitian.
What you can expect from every LEAF® program
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Medical Nutrition Therapy
Our approach goes beyond ‘eat less, move more’ and willpower. Work with a registered dietitian to craft an eating approach that is unique to you and meets your needs. Build nutritional skill power with the guidance of a registered dietitian.
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Behaviour Change Support
We take the time to learn about you and your weight journey. If you are stuck in unhelpful patterns that just aren’t leading to a healthier, happier you, we can help you get unstuck and move closer to achieving your goals.
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Professional Supervision
We are a team of specialized doctors and allied health professionals who are committed to helping you reach and maintain a healthy weight using the core tools of self-care and behaviour change plus medical tools approved for addressing the complex health condition of obesity.