Weight loss surgery
Bariatric surgery in Thousand Oaks, California
If diet and exercise prove unsuccessful for weight loss, surgery may be right for you.
At Los Robles Regional Medical Center, our weight loss surgeons want to help you achieve a healthier lifestyle. We are committed to getting you on a path that works for you, providing valuable surgical weight loss options and resources.
Surgical weight loss services we provide
There are several types of weight loss procedures. All are intended to modify the digestive system with the goal of helping you achieve significant, sustained weight loss.
Gastric bypass
Gastric bypass helps you lose weight by restricting the amount of food that your stomach can hold and by reducing the number of calories your body can absorb. Also known as Roux en-Y gastric bypass, this procedure creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes part of the small intestine. Many consider gastric bypass to offer the best possible outcomes of all the available weight loss procedures.
Sleeve gastrectomy
A sleeve gastrectomy, which is more commonly known as the “sleeve” procedure, removes the hormonally active part of the stomach. This causes the remaining tubular segment to restrict the amount of food it takes to feel full.
Gastric band
During the gastric band procedure, doctors place a silicone ring around the upper stomach. By doing so, they can adjust the fit of the band over time to allow you to feel a sense of fullness with less food. Unlike certain other bariatric procedures, the gastric band procedure is completely reversible.
Revisional surgery
Doctors may have to perform revisional weight loss surgery if there is not enough weight loss over time, or if problems occur after the original surgery.
Learn more about weight loss surgery
You may have questions before deciding if surgery is right for you. We have answers about our process and what to expect.
FAQs
We answer some common questions that people have about weight loss surgery.
What's the first step if I want to have weight loss surgery?
If you're interested in weight loss surgery, call our physician referral line, toll-free, at (877) 888-5746. Our team will provide you with further information regarding our program and surgeons.
What are the risks of weight loss surgery?
With all surgeries, there are risks you need to consider. During your appointment, your bariatric surgeon will review any individual risks with you.
Will I be able to exercise after my procedure?
Exercise plays a major role in maintaining weight loss. Following your surgical procedure, your weight loss surgeon will help you create an exercise plan that's right for you.
How long will it take to recover from surgery?
Recovery from surgery varies on an individual basis and on the surgical procedure you're having. Your physician will go over your expected recovery time and the amount it will take for you to resume your daily activities.
Are you a candidate for weight loss surgery?
To qualify for weight loss surgery, you must be 18 years old or older. You may be eligible for surgery if you:
- Can't achieve a healthy body weight for a long period of time, even with medical weight loss programs
- Have a BMI greater than 35, along with one or more serious, obesity-related health conditions
- Have a body mass index (BMI) greater than 40
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