Surgery is just one step in the journey to a healthier life. Learn about what to expect after your procedure, and how Natividad will be there to support

Weight loss surgery, also called bariatric surgery, is a big step. Before you decide to move forward with surgery, you will want to make sure you are very informed. Your bariatric surgical team can answer your specific questions, and you can see the answers

The Lap-Band® wraps around the upper part of the stomach, dividing the stomach into a small upper pouch that holds about ½ cup of food, and a larger lower stomach. By creating a smaller stomach pouch, the band limits the amount of food that can be eaten at

During the sleeve gastrectomy procedure, a thin vertical sleeve of stomach is created using a stapling device. The sleeve is smaller than the size of a banana. The rest of the stomach is removed. By creating a smaller stomach pouch, a sleeve gastrectomy

In this procedure, the surgeon creates a small stomach pouch and attaches a section of the small intestine directly to the pouch. This allows food to bypass the larger remaining portion of the stomach and a section of the small intestine. By creating a

Is weight loss surgery right for every patient? Absolutely not. Your medical conditions might make surgery unsafe. Since your safety is always our main concern, we may have to tell you that we cannot offer you surgery. See our screening questions to determine