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Bariatric and Weight Loss Care

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Many people need to lose weight for health reasons ranging from obesity to diabetes. Unfortunately, losing significant weight and maintaining a healthy weight is one of the hardest things to do on your own. That's why Adventist Health Simi Valley offers a weight management program with both surgical and non-surgical solutions. Our team will assess your situation, recommend the best plan for you, and provide the ongoing support you need to succeed.

Comprehensive care and support 

We provide a full spectrum of weight management options to support your journey to better health. Our experienced specialists will discuss your situation and goals, walk you through your options, and develop a personalized treatment plan that integrates a number of our services. Our services and solutions include: 

  • Medically supervised weight management
  • Support for diabetes and metabolic conditions
  • Bariatric surgery
  • Bariatric revision procedures
  • Prescription weight loss medications
  • Personalized nutrition planning
  • Physical activity guidance
  • Pre-and post-surgical education and follow-up

Advanced treatment, experienced care 

Adventist Health Simi Valley has helped countless people lose weight through a variety of clinically proven solutions. Our weight management specialists and bariatric surgeons have extensive experience in providing the following treatment options, which we can integrate into a plan based on your needs and goals. Learn more about each one below.

Medical weight management

Our primary care team provides medically supervised weight loss support, including lab monitoring, goal setting, education, and clinical oversight to help you achieve safe, sustainable results. 

Metabolic health support

Metabolic health refers to how well your body converts food into energy and how efficiently it regulates blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. For patients with diabetes, high blood pressure, or other related conditions, we provide coordinated care and education to support your overall metabolic health as part of your weight management plan.

Bariatric surgery

Bariatric surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that reduces the size and structure of your stomach in order to decrease appetite and food intake. Bariatric surgery has been around since the 1960s, and has been clinically proven to help people lose weight and maintain a healthy weight throughout their lives. Since it is minimally invasive, you will have minimal scarring and a faster recovery time than with open surgery.

We offer two types of bariatric surgery: gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy. Our weight management specialists will determine if you are eligible for bariatric surgery, explain these two surgical options, and help you decide which is best for you. We also offer bariatric revision procedures. Rest assured, our surgeons are highly skilled and experienced in performing bariatric surgery.  

Bariatric surgery is most successful when accompanied by changes in eating habits and physical activity, so nutrition planning and physical activity guidance will likely be part of your treatment plan. Following surgery, we’ll monitor your progress to make sure you’re on track for meaningful, lasting change. 

Prescription weight loss medications

Revolutionary new pharmaceuticals have proven to be effective solutions for those who need to lose weight for health reasons and have struggled with finding success through diet and exercise. We can determine if you qualify for these medications, walk you through your options, and authorize prescriptions. We will also provide ongoing assessments and help with everything from managing any side effects to adjusting your medication.

Physical activity guidance

Whether you choose bariatric surgery or a non-surgical approach to lose weight, it’s always a good idea to include exercise in your plan. In addition to losing weight, regular exercise can keep you heart healthy, and in better mental and emotional shape. We can customize and supervise an exercise regimen for you based on your goals, health condition, and other factors, so you can safely and effectively achieve the results you want. 

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