The following are the steps you can expect to follow after you've been referred to our program:

1. You will attend an informational seminar. These seminars are routinely held at least once per month. Please call us at (510) 869-8972 to sign up as space is limited. Keep a note of the place and time of the seminar as it can change from month to month.

2. You will attend the nutrition and exercise class. We will call you to sign up for this class once you have turned in paperwork from the above mentioned seminar.

3. Your physician provides us with recent (last 3 months) history and physical, mammogram/Pap smear, or fecal occult blood testing when indicated.

4. One of our surgeons interviews and examines you.

5. If you meet the criteria for bariatric intervention and want to proceed, we begin our usual evaluation process that includes a dietary consultation, psychological evaluation, ultrasound of the gallbladder, and esophagogastroduodenoscopy. We also consult with a pulmonologist, cardiologist, and have you undergo sleep studies if needed.

6. Upon completion of the work-up, you return for a second visit with the surgeon.

7. If the surgery is to proceed, we schedule it pending insurance approval.
6. We maintain close contact with your physician as you progress through the evaluation process.

Patient Packet
(PDF, 1.1MB)
Download and complete this document prior to attending our Information Seminar

Please call our Program at (510) 869-8972 if you have any questions, or email us at ABSMCWeight@Sutterhealth.org.

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