For health professionals

Garment resources for bariatric & obesity care providers

Practical, patient-education resources on supporting excess skin and tissue after significant weight loss — so the people in your care can move more comfortably through daily life.

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A multidisciplinary hospital care team standing together in a clinic corridor

Meet the team

A word from our founder

Dr. Mary Forhan on why we built Bariatric Technologies — and what these resources are here to do.

Dr. Mary Forhan, PhD

Occupational therapist · CEO & Chief Product Officer, Co-founder

  • Professor at the University of Toronto
  • Former Scientific Director, Obesity Canada
  • 30+ years alongside people living with obesity — as clinician, researcher, and advocate
  • Recognized by Obesity Canada, the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, and McMaster University

The challenge after significant weight loss

Whether through surgery, medically supervised programs, or GLP-1 medication, significant weight loss can leave loose skin and excess tissue. For many people, that means:

Close-up of skin texture and folds after significant weight loss

Discomfort during movement

Pulling and dragging of excess tissue when walking, bending, or exercising.

Friction and skin irritation

Chafing where folds of excess tissue meet, particularly in warm or active conditions.

Reduced confidence

Hesitation to walk, exercise, or take part in everyday tasks and rehabilitation.

Barriers to activity

Difficulty engaging fully in physical activity and rehabilitation programs.

Our garments support and secure excess tissue, helping people feel more comfortable and confident as they move through everyday life.

Designed for the realities of bariatric care

Purpose-built for people navigating weight loss and body-shape change:

Supports excess skin & tissue

Including the abdominal area and other commonly affected regions.

High-stretch, high-recovery

Technical materials that move with the body and hold their shape.

Soft, breathable, hygienic

Comfortable fabrics suitable for extended daily wear.

Discreet construction

Fits comfortably and invisibly under everyday clothing.

Adapts across the journey

From early treatment through longer-term management.

Made in Canada

Produced in small batches by expert sewing technicians.

Who these resources are for

Developed for health care professionals involved in obesity and weight-management care — whether your role focuses on treatment, rehabilitation, functional independence, or long-term support.

Bariatric medicine & surgery Plastic surgeons Family & primary care Nurses Occupational therapists Physiotherapists Dietitians Psychologists & behavioral health

Explore professional resources

Practical materials designed to be easy to apply alongside existing care.

ActiveMX base-layer support garment, front view

Support garment overview

How our garments are designed, who they are intended for, and how they may be used alongside existing care approaches.

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A person stretching during a gym session

Use in everyday movement & rehabilitation

Practical considerations for assessment, fitting, and incorporating garment wear into daily activities and therapeutic programs.

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A person preparing a fresh meal in a home kitchen

Patient experience & functional impact

How added support may help with comfort, ease of movement, and confidence in daily life.

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Clinical preparation for an abdominal surgical procedure

Panniculectomy & other surgery

Supporting comfort and daily movement while preparing for surgical procedures.

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Download our clinical resources

Enter your details below and we’ll send you our printable clinical resources — ready to review and share with the people in your care.

  • Health Care Professional overview — Clinical resources with information about how support garments work for patients.
  • ActiveMX patient handout — A plain-language overview patients can take home.

Complete the short form below and we’ll send you links to both resources.

Bariatric Technologies · 1622 – 5 St. NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2M 3C2 · support@bariatrictechnologies.com. We’ll email you the resources you requested. You’ll only be added to our mailing list if you opt in, and every email includes a one-click unsubscribe.

Our commitment

People living with obesity deserve thoughtfully designed products that respect dignity and support daily life. Our work is guided by:

  • Listening to individuals with lived experience
  • Collaboration with health care professionals
  • Careful design, testing, and refinement
  • Inclusion, respect, and compassion

Partner with us

As obesity care continues to evolve, addressing comfort and mobility is an important part of comprehensive support. We invite health care professionals to explore our resources, learn more about our garments, and consider how added support may help individuals move more comfortably and confidently.

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