About Us

The decision to have gastric bypass surgery involves significant life changes. According to the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, long-term success depends not just on the surgical procedure, but also on access to services that support you in making permanent changes in diet, fitness and emotional well-being. That's why Mills-Peninsula's program includes expert nutrition counseling, a menu of fitness choices and behavioral health support. If you live in an area that isn't convenient to take advantage of Mills-Peninsula programs, you should seek similar services in your home community.

Mills-Peninsula's program includes:

  • The most effective gastric bypass surgery available (known as Roux-en-Y) and Lap-Band procedure performed by highly skilled, experienced surgeons. Depending on individual patient condition and needs, in many cases the surgery can be performed laparoscopically
  • Care coordination throughout the program by a Program Coordinator
  • Nutrition counseling and education
  • Monthly patient support groups
  • Personal exercise program developed by an exercise physiologist; including options such as aquatic exercise
  • Individual psychological therapy, if needed