Bariatric Surgery for Weight Loss

Why Bariatric Surgery?

For some, the journey to weight loss is difficult, and diet and exercise are simply not enough. If you've struggled to reach a healthy weight, weight-loss surgery through MultiCare's Bariatric Surgery Program may be right for you. We're here to support you along every step of your journey, help you achieve your weight-loss goals and become a happier, healthier you.

Bariatric surgery, also called weight-loss surgery, refers to several surgical procedures that reduce the size of the stomach and/or allow food to bypass part of the small intestive. This typically results in significant loss of excess body weight, improvement or complete resolution of serious weight-related health conditions, reduction of health care costs over time and increased life satisfaction.

At MultiCare, we perform two bariatric surgery procedures:

• Gastric Bypass Surgery
• Sleeve Gastrectomy

If you are seriously overweight or obese, have not had long-term success losing weight with diet and exercise alone and have one or more weight-related health condition, you may be a candidate for bariatric surgery.

Why MultiCare Center for Weight Loss & Wellness?

MultiCare's Bariatric Surgery Program combines the expertise of a team of certified bariatric surgery professionals with a compassionate and supportive environment. Our program is nationally-accredited as a Comprehensive Center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®) and is designed to support success throughout all stages of your weight-loss journey.

Through MultiCare you'll have access to:

• Three board certified surgeons with over a decade of experience in performing bariatric surgery, as well as a certified physician's assistant.
• A program coordinator who is a certified bariatric nurse.
• A psychologist specializing in the bariatric patient population.
• Five registered dieticians dedicated to weight management.
• An experienced and friendly support staff.
• Assistance navigating insurance plan coverage and requirements.
• Clinics conveniently located in Covington, Olympia and Tacoma.
• Multiple visits with your care team before and after surgery.
• Free support groups to connect you with your bariatric surgery peers.