Obesity is one of the leading causes of preventable deaths in the United States and represents a major public health challenge. Millions of adults are overweight or obese, and this poses a great health risk.

The Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF) Weight Loss Surgery Program offers the following weight loss procedures:

• Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
• Adjustable Gastric Band Placement (Allergan LAP-BAND® System)
• Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
• Duodenal Switch