Introduction to Bariatric Surgery for Weight Loss

The Bariatric Surgery Webinar is an informative presentation where you will learn more about the services we provide at UC San Diego Health Bariatric and Metabolic Institute. You will get the opportunity to meet our surgeons and the types of surgeries they perform. You will also meet the Multidisciplinary team that includes our Bariatric Coordinator, Bariatric RN, Registered Dietitians, Health Coach as well as our Weight Management Physicians and Psychologist. The webinar will include the requirements to be accepted into the Bariatric Program and the expectations of our patients throughout their bariatric surgical journey.

We know the bariatric surgical journey requires partnership and commitment from our patients. Thank you for considering UC San Diego Health as your healthcare provider.

Learn more about bariatric surgery for weight loss: health.ucsd.edu/care/weight/bariatric-surgery/

0:00 Introduction
0:25 Meet the team
3:30 Treating obesity
5:50 Our program's philosophy
14:15 Surgical treatment
17:20 Bariatric surgery options
21:40 Pre-operative plan
23:15 Post-surgery
24:01 Additional resources