Metabolic and Bariatric (Weight-Loss) Surgery Program
The Saint Alphonsus Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program is dedicated to helping patients achieve long-term weight loss and better overall health. Our team provides personalized care and support to help you reach your goals and maintain a healthier lifestyle.
Many patients see significant improvements in obesity-related health conditions, including:
- Type 2 diabetes
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Sleep apnea
Our program takes a comprehensive approach that includes:
- Medical evaluation and support
- Nutritional counseling and education
- Exercise recommendations based on your age and health needs
- Advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery
- Ongoing guidance from a team of specialists
By taking time to understand your needs and goals, we create a customized treatment plan and support you throughout your weight-loss journey.
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Common Weight-Loss Surgery Options
The two most common surgical procedures for weight loss are:
- Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
- Sleeve Gastrectomy (Gastric Sleeve)
Both procedures are typically performed using minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques through several small incisions in the abdomen.
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Gastric bypass surgery helps patients lose weight by reducing the amount of food they can eat and limiting how many calories their body absorbs.
During the procedure:
- A small stomach pouch, about the size of a thumb, is created.
- This smaller stomach fills up more quickly, helping patients feel full sooner.
- A section of the small intestine is rerouted and connected to the new stomach pouch.
- Food bypasses part of the digestive system, reducing calorie and nutrient absorption.
This combination of eating less and absorbing fewer calories can lead to significant, long-term weight loss.
Sleeve Gastrectomy (Gastric Sleeve)
Sleeve gastrectomy is another common weight-loss procedure that helps patients lose weight by reducing the size of the stomach.
During the procedure:
- About 75% to 80% of the stomach is removed.
- The remaining stomach is shaped into a narrow tube, or "sleeve."
- The smaller stomach holds less food, helping patients feel full with smaller meals.
- Hormonal changes caused by the surgery can help reduce hunger and support weight loss.
In addition to promoting weight loss, gastric sleeve surgery may help improve conditions related to obesity, such as:
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Type 2 diabetes
- Sleep apnea
Gastric sleeve surgery is generally considered after diet, exercise, and other weight-loss methods have not produced the desired results.
A Team Focused on Your Success
Weight-loss surgery is only one part of the journey. The Saint Alphonsus team works closely with you before, during, and after surgery to help you build healthy habits and achieve lasting results.
Our goal is to help you lose weight safely, improve your health, and enjoy a better quality of life.
Patient Stories
Jackie's Bariatric Surgery Story
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The Brown's Bariatric Surgery Journey
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Twin Sisters Discuss Their Weight Loss Surgery
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Essential Information
Our Locations
Saint Alphonsus General Surgery and Bariatric Clinic - Boise
1072 N Liberty St Ste 300, Boise, Idaho 83704
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Saint Alphonsus General Surgery Garrity
4400 E Flamingo Ave Ste 200, Nampa, Idaho 83687
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Saint Alphonsus General Surgery and Bariatrics - Caldwell Health Plaza
712 Aviation Way Caldwell, ID 83605
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Awards and Accreditations
At Saint Alphonsus, our Metabolic and Bariatric Center is an accredited "Comprehensive Center" by the American College of Surgeons. This means you can confidently place your trust in our team of experts to achieve excellent surgical weight loss outcomes for you by following comprehensive safety standards and protocols. Learn more about our clinical outcomes here.
Blue Distinction Specialty Care is a national centers of excellence program recognizing healthcare facilities that demonstrate care, treatment expertise, and better overall patient results. The Saint Alphonsus Metabolic and Bariatric Center has been recognized by BlueCross BlueShield for this distinction by providing a full range of bariatric surgery care, including surgical care, post-operative care, outpatient follow-up care and patient education. Learn more here.
Saint Alphonsus has been designated by Cigna Healthcare as a 3-Star Quality Bariatric Center for having an active status with Cigna as a participating bariatric treatment being accredited through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) in either Comprehensive, or Comprehensive with Adolescent accreditation types. Saint Alphonsus has also been designated by Cigna Healthcare as a Bariatric Center of Excellence for meeting the same requirements mentioned above, as wells as receiving two or three stars for cost-efficiency – minimum volume criteria to be evaluated for cost efficiency is at least 50 inpatient bariatric procedures during the assessment period. Learn more about these designations here.
Saint Alphonsus Bariatric Program has been designated a Center of Excellence by the Optum United Healthcare Network. Optum has been conducting a rigorous evaluation process of medical centers throughout the United States. They only invite the most experienced and statistically successful practices to join their renowned network. When a patient visits an Optum Center of Excellence, they can be confident that their care is in the most capable hands.
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