Weight Loss Surgery
Kaiser Permanente offers weight loss (bariatric) surgery through our partners at SCL Health. Not all benefit plans cover weight loss surgery. Please call 303-861-3400 for more information.
According to the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, bariatric surgery may be among the most effective treatments for diseases and conditions including:
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Type 2 diabetes
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Hypertension
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High cholesterol
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
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Obstructive sleep apnea
Are You a Candidate for Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery?
Contact the Medical Weight Management department at 303-861-3400 to confirm if you have the bariatric surgery benefit and request to have your medical chart reviewed to see if you are medically eligible for weight loss surgery. Prior to surgery, all patients must undergo a thorough evaluation, including a pre-operative psychology screening and a pre-operative medical and surgical screening.
Weight Loss Surgery Video
Watch It Starts Today to learn how weight loss surgery helps people reclaim their lives.
Bariatric Surgery Nutrition and Lifestyle Webinar
If you’re thinking about bariatric surgery, this introductory class will teach you about dietary changes to start making now to prepare for surgery. We will also discuss the post-surgery diet, medical qualifications for surgery, vitamins, and more! Kaiser Permanente members only.
Register for live Introduction to Bariatric Surgery Nutrition and Lifestyle webinar
Kaiser Permantente Weight Loss Surgery Information