Boeing Employee Bariatric Surgery Services

Severe obesity is a serious health condition. Obese individuals are at far greater risk of dying from obesity-related diseases, including:

• Coronary artery disease
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Type 2 diabetes
• Certain cancers

According to National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), individuals who are obese have a 10 percent to 50 percent increased risk of death from all cancers. 

Why have weight-loss surgery?

The combination of bariatric surgery and a comprehensive treatment plan may be an effective way for you or someone you love to maintain long-term weight loss and good health. 

There are many benefits to having bariatric surgery, including:

• Improved longevity. Those who undergo basic bariatric surgery are found to have a lower risk of death than obese individuals who don’t have surgery.
• Improvement or cure of obesity-related conditions. The majority of patients who have bariatric surgery are able to maintain at least 50 percent of their weight loss following the procedure.
• Faster metabolism. As you lose more weight, you will find yourself participating in more physical activity, such as biking, walking and swimming, which improves the body’s ability to burn fat efficiently. Hormones like insulin and cortisol (stress hormone) are also reduced, which helps lower the body’s storage of fat.
• Better quality of life. Bariatric surgery patients report a better quality of life after the procedure, including better mobility, reduced depression and anxiety, improvement in self-esteem, social interactions and sexual function.

Learn more about bariatric surgery services and options at UCI Health ›

For a consultation, call the UCI Health Boeing Bariatric Concierge at 844-NUSHAPE (844-687-4273).

UCI Health weight-loss surgeons specialize in the most advanced, minimally invasive weight-loss procedures in Orange County, including the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and vertical sleeve gastrectomy.

• Our bariatric surgery program is accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) and the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This designation demonstrates that our multidisciplinary team has the skill, experience and latest technology to deliver the highest level of personalized bariatric care. The rigorous review process ensures that our patients experience safe, effective outcomes.
• UCI Health bariatric surgery has been chosen as a Boeing Center of Excellence because of our expertise and our ability to offer active and retired employees and their dependents the best in bariatric surgery. 
• We are designated as a Blue Distinction® Center for Bariatric Surgery by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Centers are selected for having dedicated teams that provide the complete range of weight-loss surgical care services, including patient education, inpatient care, post-operative care and follow-up care and body-contouring services in a safe, successful and cost-effective manner.
• Our multidisciplinary bariatric surgery team includes nationally regarded gastrointestinal surgeons and an international authority on body contouring after massive weight loss, as well as experienced anesthesiologists, nurses, psychologists, patient coordinators and the Boeing Bariatric Concierge.

Learn more about bariatric surgery services and options at UCI Health ›

For a consultation, call the UCI Health Boeing Bariatric Concierge at 844-NUSHAPE (844-687-4273). 

Transforming lives through bariatric surgery

About 70% of American adults are overweight or obese. Moreover, many people are coping with weight gain related to the pandemic, during which we stopped going to gyms, worked from home and couldn’t partake in many of the physical activities we enjoy.

Read an interview with one of our board-certified gastrointestinal surgeons about the value of bariatric surgery for people who have been unable to lose weight with diet and lifestyle changes alone.

Learn more about bariatric surgery services and options at UCI Health ›

For a consultation, call the UCI Health Boeing Bariatric Concierge at 844-NUSHAPE (844-687-4273).

See how some of our bariatric surgery patients have thrived after surgery. 

Now more than 145 pounds lighter, Michael Feldman has a newfound passion for cycling that helps him keep the weight off. "I'm so grateful to the UCI Health bariatric program for helping me regain my health."

Read his story ›

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For more information, call the UCI Health Boeing Bariatric Concierge at 844-NUSHAPE (844-687-4273).