Weight Loss Services

Whether you have 10 pounds or 200 pounds to lose, there is a program to help. In the Sutter Health network, we have classes, medically supervised weight loss programs and the latest options in bariatric surgery. Our dedicated weight loss experts will help you lose weight, keep it off and improve your health.

Featured Services

Half of American adults say they want to lose weight, according to a 2015 Nielson study. But as research has shown, it can be very difficult to lose weight and keep it off on your own.

In the Sutter Health network, we offer a range of options to help you reach your weight loss goals, from classes and medically supervised programs to a comprehensive range of bariatric surgery procedures.

Our weight loss and bariatric surgery programs have earned national honors and accreditations including:

Gold Standard awards for excellence in performance and patient care from HMR (Health Management Resources) weight management program.
Seven Comprehensive Center hospitals, designated by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).

Patient Information

Interested in becoming a Sutter patient? Here’s what you need to know about health plans, choosing a doctor and how to get started today.

BMI Calculator

Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight. The higher the BMI, the greater the risk of some diseases.

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Education and Support

Overweight women attending weight loss class

Classes and Events

Join one of our supportive weight loss classes to get advice from experienced nutritionists and weight loss experts.

Dieting and Weight Loss

Get the skinny on losing weight the healthy way, dieting myths and more.

What Can I Do To Lose Weight and Maintain a Healthy Diet?

Get expert advice on healthy ways to lose weight and improve your diet.

Patient Stories

Father-Daughter Weight Loss Success

See how Scott Tavalero and his daughter Elizabeth supported each other through bariatric surgery at the Sutter Weight Management Institute.

Patient's Wake-Up Call Prompts Walking Routine, Weight Loss

Sury Maturi explains how losing weight with HMR benefited his and his family's health.

Bariatric Surgery Gave Her a New Outlook on Life

Kristy Walker was overweight and miserable until she made a decision that completely changed her life.

Patient Credits Bariatric Surgery with Helping Him Get Healthy

Don shares how the Sutter Weight Management Institute's ongoing support following bariatric surgery helped him go from 500 to 375 pounds.

Education Sets Patient on a Healthy Path

Diabetes scare pushes Elva to learn more about living well.

Early Bariatric Surgery Helps Patient Thrive in Life

In her early 20s, Kristy was already exhausted from trying every diet. She knew bariatric surgery was for her. Now, she couldn't feel better.

Couple Shares Weight Loss Surgery Journey

Arnie and Kim Espinoza of Patterson share a happy marriage and four children. Until a few years ago, the couple shared something else — obesity.

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Obesity Research

More than a third of Americans are obese, which puts them at risk for heart disease, stroke, diabetes and some cancers. Obesity is also a cause of rising health costs in the U.S. Obesity means a person has 20 percent more body fat than what is healthy — a body mass index of 30 or more. Research into prevention and treatment is critical to improving the health of the nation.

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