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If you need
to lose a significant amount of
weight, you might consider bariatric surgery. San
Joaquin Community Hospital offers this option
through Bariatric Solutions.
There are several factors to consider when
determining if bariatric surgery is the right option
for you. That’s why our bariatric program holds
monthly seminars for those considering weight-
loss surgery. You can learn more about our ser-
vices, which include:
•
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: This is the most
common type of weight-loss surgery. It
reduces the size of the stomach by stapling off
a section of it and attaching it directly to the
small intestine. This limits the amount of food
a person can consume and how many calories
absorbed.
•
Vertical sleeve gastrectomy: This procedure
removes a large part of your stomach—about
80 percent. The part of the stomach that
remains is joined together with staples.
•
Lap-Band system: Tailored to fit your needs,
this low-risk procedure gets you back home
the next day. The band is adjustable, and the
procedure is reversible.
OVERWEIGHT
and overwhelmed?
Bariatric surgery could help you live the life you want to live
Your questions answered! Hormuz Irani, MD, and John Garcia, MD, are
surgeons with the bariatric program. They hold monthly seminars for those
considering bariatric surgery. Seminars are held on the second Tuesday of
every month. For more information or to sign up, call
661-214-3530
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Diabetes and heart health:
We’re here to help
According to the American Heart Association, adults with diabetes
are two to four times more likely to have heart disease or a stroke
than people without diabetes. The Wellness Center at San Joaquin
Community Hospital offers the only hospital-based, nationally
certified diabetes education center in Kern County. We’re commit-
ted to helping people take control of their health and live happier
lives.
Be in the know, in better health.
We offer a series of four dia-
betes education classes each month. A doctor’s referral is needed to
attend the classes. For more information, call
661-214-3530
.
Sydney Flippo, RD,
provides education
and support to
help people living
with diabetes. “It’s
rewarding to see
people change
their lives by
learning to take
control of their
diets,” she says.
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