Your journey. Your health. Your future.
Personalized weight-loss care designed for you. Weight-loss surgery is a life-changing decision for your health, your happiness, and your future. We understand that it is also a deeply personal decision.
At Adventist Health and Rideout, our goal is your success. With a compassionate team and proven solutions, our bariatric program offers expert care and support tailored to your journey. This is more than surgery — you will be part of our patient family and we will walk with you every step of the way.
Knowing your weight-related health risks is important
Our free Weight Aware health assessment can help you understand your health and the risk factors that can keep you from enjoying more of what you love.
A Leader in Surgical Care
Certified expertise for life-changing results
We are honored to be accredited as a Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), a prestigious collaboration between the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. This recognition reflects our commitment to delivering the highest standards of patient safety and quality care.
Meet Our Bariatric Surgery Team
Our bariatric team has performed over 500 successful weight loss surgeries. From pre-surgery preparation to post-surgery recovery, our multidisciplinary team, some of whom have experienced bariatric surgery themselves, provides personalized, compassionate support tailored to the unique needs of individuals on their weight-loss journey.
Patient-Centered Care Philosophy
Comprehensive care every step of the journey
At Adventist Health and Rideout, we not only provide expert bariatric care, but also deliver compassionate, lifelong support for all your weight-loss needs, with a team who are invested in your success. We provide the tools and lifestyle education essential to support your weight-loss goals. No matter where you are on your journey, we will walk with you.
Surgical Options and Comprehensive Support
You’re unique. You deserve the procedure that will fit your specific needs. Your surgeon will carefully walk you through a variety of options and help you choose the one that is right for you.
Gastric bypass
Also known as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, this procedure is considered the gold standard for weight-loss surgery. The surgeon isolates a section of the stomach, creating a small pouch about the size of an egg (about 1 ounce), and bypasses the first part of the intestines.
Vertical sleeve gastrectomy
This is the most common weight-loss surgery procedure. It is sometimes called a gastric sleeve. The surgeon removes most of the stomach, including an area that produces a hunger hormone. The result is a tube-shaped pouch that can hold about 3 ounces of food.
Revision and conversion surgery options
Some patients may have had bariatric surgery in the past and wish to explore additional surgical options to further their weight loss goals.
Our bariatric program also offers revision (a re-do of your original procedure) or conversion (sleeve to gastric bypass) surgeries, as well as lifelong support from our expert bariatric dietitians. Your surgical options will be discussed with our expert providers based on your initial surgery and weight-loss goals.
Laparoscopic surgery
Laparoscopic bariatric surgery is a minimally invasive approach that uses a small video camera and surgical instruments inserted through tiny incisions in the abdomen. This technique allows surgeons to operate with precision while viewing the procedure on a video monitor, offering enhanced visualization of key anatomical structures.
Compared to open surgery which requires a large incision, laparoscopic procedures provide the same weight-loss results with less pain, shorter hospital stays, faster recovery times, and reduced scarring.
Support following surgery
In addition to participating in ongoing follow-up with your surgeon and other healthcare professionals, we encourage you to join our free bariatric support group. The group meets once a month, led by a licensed member of our weight management team. In addition to receiving education and support, you will have the opportunity to engage in fun activities, learn tips for success and meet others in the community who are also on a weight-loss journey.
Our Location
Adventist Health Physicians Network – General Surgery
(530) 749-2409
481 Plumas Blvd, Suite 202
Yuba City, CA 95991
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