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Bariatric Weight-Loss Procedures

Bariatric Procedures

Bariatric Surgery & Obesity Specialists | Weight-Loss Surgery Center clinics in Walnut Creek and Brentwood California
Weight-Loss Procedure

Gastric Sleeve

In a sleeve gastrectomy (gastric sleeve), a majority of the stomach is separated and removed from the body. The gastric sleeve involves removing a portion of the stomach.

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Gastric Bypass

In the roux-en-Y gastric bypass, the surgical team at BASS Medical Group partitions the stomach, creating a small upper pouch and a large lower pouch referred to as the gastric remnant.

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Gastric Band

Commonly known as the lap-band, a rubber-like ring containing an inflatable balloon is placed around the upper part of the stomach and affixed in place. This creates a small stomach pouch similar to the small pouch created surgical lyin the gastric bypass procedure.

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Duodenal Switch

This procedure begins with a sleeve gastrectomy. The valve that releases food to the small intestine is left, along with the first part of the small intestine, called the duodenum. The surgeon then closes off the middle section of the intestine and attaches the last part directly to the duodenum.This is the duodenal switch.

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Bariatric Surgery Process

Bariatric Surgery & Obesity Specialists | Weight-Loss Surgery Center clinics in Walnut Creek and Brentwood California

1. Consultation

During the initial consultation, you will visit with Dr. Chin / Dr. Moy to go over your medical history, surgery options and answer any questions. Based on your medical history, the surgeon will determine the tests and clearances needed to proceed with surgery. During the initial consultation, you will also meet with our Program Specialist who will help prepare you for surgery by scheduling all of your pre-operative tests and clearances (to examine the esophagus, stomach and part of the small intestine).

2. Pre-Op Testing

Pre-operative tests and clearances may include a sleep study, EKG, chest x-ray, lab work and consultation with an anesthesiologist. Each patient must have an evaluation by our clinical therapist and an EGD two weeks prior to surgery. In addition, each candidate is required to attend a mandatory patient education class.

3. Surgery

All surgeries are performed at BASS Surgery Center. The nurses will assist with your post-operative nutrition and exercise recommendations. The length of time you spend in the hospital will depend on which procedure you have: gastric bypass, adjustable gastric banding or sleeve gastrectomy. The intragastric balloon is an outpatient procedure.

What our patients are saying

Excellent 4.8 out of 5 star rating
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95 lbs Lost – A Truly Life-Changing Journey

Dr. Chin and all the staff were amazing. I had my gastric sleeve surgery in August 2021, and I have lost 70 lbs in the last 7 months. It’s the best thing I could have done for my health and myself. It requires mental determination and strength, but it’s totally worth it. Everyone treated me with respect, patience, and compassion after my surgery. Their level of professionalism and care was outstanding. If you are looking for a good surgeon who will do the surgery right, Dr. Chin is the one. You won’t regret it.

Update: It’s been 2 ½ years since my surgery, and I’ve lost about 95 lbs. I continue to go every 6 months to see Dr. Chin to keep myself in check and maintain my weight. He has also used my weight-loss story as a success story on YouTube. I’ve met people who have seen my video and success, and I love to encourage them by reminding them that you have to train your mind for success! You can see the pictures before and after! Trust me when I say this—it’s not an easy process, but it’s truly life-changing as long as you set your mind to it!

Geeky Chica
Bariatric Surgery Patient

Friendly, Knowledgeable, and Supportive Team

Doctors and Nurses are very friendly,  knowledgeable, and patient. They explained everything in advance and answered all of my questions. I am so glad I chose Bass Bariatric Surgery Center!

Julie V.
Bariatric Surgery Patient

Dr. Chin Saved My Life – 179 lbs Lost!

I’m disabled, so I found BASS Medical Group and Dr. Chin through the Medicare website. Insurance is so tricky. Dr. Chin is amazing—he takes real pride in helping people transform and become healthy. I’ve seen it, and I’m living it. The gastric sleeve is the best tool you can ever give yourself to help lose it and keep the weight off. Everyone is different, but for me, in 2 years I lost a total of 179 lbs, and it feels great! Dr. Chin saved my life and helped transform me into a healthy person. I couldn’t be more grateful! Thanks, Dr. Chin.

Ohyeah420
Bariatric Surgery Patient