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Weight Loss Surgery Program

Last Updated Thursday, March 04, 2010 4:44:28 PM


Welcome to the Weight Loss Surgery Program at El Camino Hospital. Whether you are exploring ways to improve your health or you have already made the decision to have weight loss surgery, we are here to help you. These web pages contain information to help you in your decision-making process, understanding the different surgery options, and guiding you through life after surgery.

Our integrated approach from pre- and post-operative support, nutrition counseling and exercise programs will give you the tools and support you need to maintain permanent weight loss. Our program combines the talents of physicians, surgeons, nurses, nutritionists and physical therapists with expertise in treating weight loss surgery patients.

The Weight Loss Surgery Program at El Camino Hospital offers the following services:

Laparoscopic procedures:
  • Duodenal switch
  • Lap-Band gastric band surgery
  • Realize gastric band system
  • Robotic bariatric surgery
  • Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery
  • Vertical gastrectomy
  • Stomaphyx

Other services include:
  • Individualized care coordination
  • Nutrition education and counseling
  • Personalized exercise program
  • Monthly patient support group meetings
  • Psychological support services

Discover the Options Available for You

A wonderful way to explore the option of weight loss surgery is to attend a 15-minute informational session about Weight Loss Surgery at El Camino Hospital, or an upcoming informational event hosted by one of our surgeons.The informational session for new members meets from: 5:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month in  conference room G, located on the ground floor of the Mountain View hospital. Check our calendar for details.

View a list of our Weight Loss Surgery Program Physicians

Still have questions?
Contact our bariatric program specialist at:
650-988-8415 or e-mail at weightloss@elcaminohospital.org.

Support Groups

Program Support Group Meeting

The weight-loss surgery program support group for current and past patients meets from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of every month in conference room G, which is located on the ground floor of the Mountain View hospital.

Informational sessions

An informational session meets from: 5:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of every month in conference room G, located on the ground floor of the Mountain View hospital. This 15-minute informational session will give you an overview of the program and introduce you to one of the bariatric nurse specialists in our program. You may attend the support group after the informational session if you wish. No registration required.

To learn more about the El Camino Hospital Weight Loss Surgery Program, call our bariatric nurse specialist at 650-988-8415.

Accreditation

El Camino Hospital has been designated by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence® (January 2008). According to the ASMBS, the designation "recognizes surgical programs with a demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes in bariatric surgery."

Weight Loss Surgery Program Video

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Weight Loss Surgery Program Brochure

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Learn more about your options by downloading our Weight Loss Surgery Program brochure.