Weight loss surgery
Weight loss surgeons in San Jose, California
We prioritize your health while helping you reach your bodyweight goals.
At Good Samaritan Hospital, we provide advanced surgical solutions for weight loss. Our expert bariatric team is here to walk alongside you in surgery preparation and recovery, offering support both before and after your procedure.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Bariatric surgery services we offer
We offer bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss surgery, and many other support services to help you during your health journey.
Our accredited weight loss program
We are proud to be an Accredited Bariatric Surgery Center recognized by The American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). In addition, our bariatric surgeons are members of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), and our nurses are specially certified in bariatric surgery.
Bariatric surgery can reduce the risk of weight-related health problems like:
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Severe sleep apnea
- Type 2 diabetes
Our program provides you with:
- Extensive educational resources for surgery preparation and recovery
- Preoperative information calls
- Private rooms
- Weight loss support groups
Candidates for bariatric surgery
According to the ASMBS, to qualify for bariatric surgery you must have:
- A body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater or be more than 100 pounds overweight
- A BMI of 35 to 40 with significant weight-related health problems
- Tried other medically managed weight loss programs without success
Before bariatric surgery, it's also important that you are prepared to follow the lifelong post-care and lifestyle changes that these procedures demand.
Types of bariatric surgery we offer
Once we have determined that you qualify for bariatric surgery, we will work with you to decide which type of procedure is best. After surgery, you can expect to be in the hospital for one to two days. You should be able to return to normal activities within two to three weeks, as long as there are no major complications.
Gastric bypass
During gastric bypass surgery, your surgeon will staple a portion of your stomach to create a small pouch. The new stomach pouch is connected to the small intestine, which allows food to bypass the remainder of the stomach and upper portion of the small intestine.
Gastric sleeve
The gastric sleeve procedure, also called vertical sleeve gastrectomy, is the most frequently performed weight loss surgery at our hospital. This is a minimally invasive, laparoscopic procedure that divides the stomach lengthwise, which greatly reduces the stomach's food capacity.
This procedure decreases the amount of food that can be consumed. It also suppresses hunger by decreasing ghrelin, the hormone responsible for hunger.
Bariatric support resources
We know how important it is to get support before and after bariatric surgery. We offer many different support group options to meet your individual needs.
Weight loss surgery support groups
Additional support resources
Bariatric Support Centers International (BSCI) offers bariatric support groups on a weekly basis. This group provides education and support for individuals interested in bariatric surgery or people who are assessing their weight loss options. Bilingual options are also available. Learn more about BSCI's telephonic support group.
Support groups at other locations across the U.S. can be found at Obesity Help.
Understanding bariatric surgery
In this video playlist, you'll hear from one of our doctors about the history and benefits of bariatric surgery.
What is bariatric surgery?
Dr. Marc Zare, bariatric surgeon at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, discusses bariatric surgery and procedures which help people lose weight and at the same time improve their metabolism.
Matt Reichstein
The Healthy Living Blog
Read our blogs to learn about preventive care and ways you can lead a healthier lifestyle.