interactions. It suggested that shifting from weight-focused to well- being-focused approaches has potential to improve population health and address the problems associated with obesity in ways that protect and promote mental well-being. Our latest project supplements the paper by considering the evidence of biological and physical factors in the context of a well-being model and complexity. Experts were interviewed for the latest evidence on how the numerous factors contributing to and resulting from obesity and well-being are related to each other. This workshop will present the result as a conceptual map and provide opportunity for participants to navigate the complexity of obesity and well-being to better understand the relationships and levers for action. Specif- ically, presenters will demonstrate how using the map can help think about the consequences of healthy weight interventions. The participants’ feedback will also be used to further support the development of intuitive tools from the map that can assist with thinking and planning for obesity and well-being. WK12 The Canadian Task Force on Preventative Health Care’s Guidelines on Obesity Prevention and Management in Adults and Children in Primary Care PAULA BRAUER * 1, 4 , LESLEA PEIRSON * 2 , JULIA E. MOORE * 3 1 Adult Obesity Working Group, Canadian Task Force on Preventative Health Care, Calgary, AB, Canada 2 McMaster Evidence Review and Synthesis Centre Team, Hamilton, ON, Canada 3 Knowledge Translation Program, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada 4 University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada New guidelines on child and adult obesity prevention and man- agement in primary care, released by the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (CTFPHC), are of great interest to the Cana- dian Obesity Network. These guidelines differ from many others in the obesity field, because of the focus, the methods used to review and interpret the evidence, as well as the knowledge translation approaches used to develop and usability test patient and provider tools for practice. The first part of the workshop will provide an overview of the various methods used by the CTFPHC including the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Eval- uation (GRADE). The second part of the session will be centered on how to interpret and implement both the child and adult obesity recommendations. Scenarios will be used to showcase how the guidelines can inform primary care practice. The workshop will provide an informal opportunity to have the obesity community review and offer advice on the how the guidelines can contribute to further development and implementation of obesity prevention and management services in the Canadian health care system. WK13 How Can I Prepare My Patient for Bariatric Surgery? Practical Tips from Orientation to Operating Room PATTI KASTANIAS * 1, 2 , MONICA CHI * 1 , RAED HAWA * 3, 4, 5 , MARLENE TAUBE-SCHIFF * 1, 4, 6 , JESSICA VAN EXAN * 1 , WEI WANG * 1 , MARY WEILAND * 1 1 Collaborative Bariatric Surgery Program, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada 2 Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada 3 University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada 4 Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada 5 Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada 6 Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada Bariatric surgery has well established benefits and has been identified as the most effective option for morbidly obese individuals with unsuccessful weight loss attempts. Over 2000 patients are referred annually to the Centers of Excellence in Ontario where they undergo a comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment prior to surgery. How can you best prepare your patient for this process? Bariatric surgery candidates are typically complex with pre-existing medical, nutritional, psychiatric, and psychoso- cial co-morbidities. Specific co-morbid conditions can lead to an extended pre-operation assessment process, higher risk of discharge from the program and poor post-operation outcome. This workshop will present an overview of the evidence based assessment process and use an interactive, case study approach to discuss challenging pre-operation presentations and modifiable predictors of surgical outcome. Participants will receive practical guidance and resources for medication and chronic disease man- agement, patient/family education, and strategic specialist referral recommendations. WK14 Adolescent Bariatric Surgery - Now or Later? Teen and Provider Perspectives JILL HAMILTON * , ELIZABETH DETTMER * , ALISSA STEINBERG * , ALLISON LOUGHEED * , DANIELLE BERARD * , PREETI GREWAL * The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada More than a third of Canadian children (5 to 17 years) are overweight or obese and the percentage with severe obesity (BMI> 99%) continues to rise. Many are experiencing illnesses that will threaten their life expectancy in the absence of significant weight loss. Behavioral and pharmacological treatments in ado- lescents, like in adults, show typical losses of 5 to 10% of initial weight and regain is frequent. In adults, bariatric surgery has been found to be effective and durable. An increasing number of ado- lescents are now being considered for bariatric surgery. However, only a small fraction of adolescents who meet criteria present for surgical treatment due to limited access to care and ethical issues surrounding surgery. Although the Sickkids Team Obesity Management Program (STOMP) is the first adolescent surgical site in Canada, it is expected that more sites will develop programs in the near future. In this interactive half day workshop, STOMP staff will present the pros and cons of adolescent bariatric surgery. This will include an interactive discussion on medical indications and contra-indications as well as psychological issues such as readi- ness, the pre-surgery mental health assessment, true informed consent, and post-surgery mental health considerations. Lifestyle issues such as the pre and post-surgery diet, adherence to nutrition supplementation, and incorporation of activity will also be addressed. A panel of adolescents that have undergone bar- iatric surgery will share their experiences and answer questions. The workshop will conclude with discussion on available resources, transition to adult care, and advocacy for patients across Canada. WK15 CON-SNP Leadership Workshop: Strengthening CON-SNP from the Ground Up LEANNE R. DE SOUZA * 1 , RUTH E. BROWN * 2 1 University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada 2 York University, Toronto, ON, Canada In this workshop, current or former Canadian Obesity Network- Student and New Professional (CON-SNP) chapter leaders and those interested in leading a local CON-SNP chapter will share their experiences surrounding local chapter operations and troubleshoot challenges in small group discussions. This is the perfect opportu- nity to network with fellow leaders in the CON-SNP community, Abstracts / Can J Diabetes 39 (2015) S10eS16 S13