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  • Weight Loss Surgery

    It’s time to find your way to better health. Surgical weight loss at
    French Hospital may be what you need to finally make the change.

Weight Loss Surgery

Imagine finding your way to a better life, one where you can play you’re your kids, or go out with friends and actually enjoy yourself because you feel better. The reason is surgical weight loss. It’s time to get healthier.

Find the New You

Watch what Danny did after surgical weight loss:

 

 

What Will You Do After Surgical Weight Loss

If you’ve felt trapped by your body, it might be time to make a change. Our team of experts at the Weight Loss Surgery Institute of the Central Coast will support you through every step of the process. Our comprehensive program is designated a center of excellence and rated one of America’s Best for Bariatric Surgery.

Technology & Commitment

At French Hospital Medical Center, we offer a comprehensive surgical weight loss program using technology and equipment specifically designed to accommodate complex and morbidly obese patients. We also offer a full time nurse coordinator, dietitian, pharmacy, rehabilitation and wellness center, and medical specialists from every needed service in order to deliver complete care.

Changing your life starts with a simple first step: a free seminar for you to discover your options as well as what to expect as you make the decision to undergo surgical weight loss. And once you do make that decision, it may feel as if a tremendous weight has already been lifted.  

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you a candidate for weight loss surgery? Find out by clicking the link below to learn more.

FAQs

National Accreditation

The Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program

  • Accredits inpatient and outpatient metabolic and bariatric surgery centers in the United States and Canada that have undergone an independent, voluntary, and rigorous peer evaluation in accordance with nationally recognized metabolic and bariatric surgical standards.

A Blue Shield of California Designated BlueDesignated® Center for Bariatric Surgery.

  • Blue Distinction Centers meet overall quality measures for patient safety and outcomes, developed with input from the medical community. Blue Distinction Centers also meet cost measures that address consumers' need for affordable health care.

Meaningful Weight Loss Through Surgery

We believe that surgery is an effective tool to achieve meaningful weight loss. In order for weight loss surgery to work, though, you must be educated on the journey ahead. It’s a journey that will also include dietary and nutritional counseling, both pre- and post-operatively, long term follow up, and physical and emotional support. When all are in place, success can happen. 

Meet The Team

At French Hospital Medical Center, our medical professionals are here to help you achieve a healthier life. Click the link below for more information about our medical professionals. 

Meet The Team

WeightAware Assessment

Dignity Health is proud to offer the HealthAware Program. These free and confidential online risk assessments measure your current health status and identify those medical or lifestyle conditions that may lead to the development of certain health conditions.

We believe that surgery is an effective tool to achieve meaningful weight loss. In order for weight loss surgery to work, though, you must be educated on the journey ahead. Find out more by taking our online WeightAware Risk Assessment.

Weight Loss Seminars

The educational seminars are presented to any adult who is being considered as a weight loss surgery candidate. Your doctor or Dr. Maccabee's office will provide you with the dates and times of these seminars.

If you are interested in becoming a candidate for weight loss surgery:

Treatment Options

Surgical weight loss, or bariatric surgery, helps you lose weight and may improve or resolve serious health problems associated with obesity.

Our team has expertise in each of the bariatric surgeries described below. We will discuss each procedure with you in order to determine which one is best.  

Learn More About Surgical Weight Loss at French Hospital Medical Center

To learn more about our services and how we can help, please call us at 855.649.6090 or use our online feature, Find a Doctor.