Reclaim Your Health with Weight Loss Surgery

Bariatric surgery, a surgical weight loss treatment for individuals 80 pounds or more overweight, is now offered through The N.E.W. Program at South Coast Medical Center.

The N.E.W. Program at SCMC offers the most comprehensive weight loss surgery programs in the region. Our program offers an exceptionally comprehensive pre-operative patient education, state-of-the-art surgical care, a surgeon with extensive experience in weight loss surgery and a life-long aftercare program.

Experienced Surgeon

Dr. QuebbemannOur bariatric surgeon, Brian Quebbemann, M.D., has one of the largest experiences in performing laparoscopic (minimally invasive) bariatric surgery in the United States. Dr. Quebbemann regularly performs laparoscopic weight loss surgery on clinically obese patients, regardless of level of excess weight or history of previous surgery.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Minimally invasive surgery results in quicker recovery, less pain and better outcomes. The N.E.W. Program at SCMC offers the following proven weight loss operations using the minimally invasive method: Essentially all surgery is performed laparoscopically. Most patients leave the hospital the first or second day after surgery.

Impressive Results

Surgery for obesity can cure diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, heart failure and numerous other medical conditions. Patients who undergo bariatric surgery typically lose over 70% of their excess weight and can lose up to 100 percent of their excess body weight. The main weight loss generally occurs within 18-24 months after surgery.

Who is a Candidate For Surgery?

Candidates for this surgery are those who have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of at least 35 or higher and have failed to lose weight using traditional weight loss techniques.

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For More Information

If you’d like more information on The N.E.W. Program at SCMC, call our program coordinator at (949) 499-7569 or click here.