The decision to have weight loss surgery involves significant life changes. According to the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, long-term success depends not just on the surgical procedure, but also on access to services that support the patient in making permanent changes in diet, fitness and emotional well-being.

The Palo Alto Medical Foundation's (PAMF) weight loss surgery program includes an experienced medical team, expert nutritional counseling and behavioral health support. Those people living in an area that would make it inconvenient to take advantage of PAMF’s programs should seek similar services in their local community.

PAMF’s weight loss surgery program includes the features listed below.

• The most effective gastric bypass surgery available, known as Roux-en-Y
  
• A highly-skilled and experienced surgeon
  
• Care coordination throughout the program by a program coordinator
  
• Nutrition education and counseling
  
• Bi-monthly shared medical appointment (in a support group atmosphere)
  
• Exercise program guidelines
  
• Individual psychological therapy, if needed
  
• Monthly support group meetings

Last Reviewed: January 2005

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