For some people, combining healthy lifestyle changes with FDA-approved medications can accelerate weight loss. Also known as GLP-1 or GIP medications, these drugs can help reduce food cravings and make people feel full faster and longer.

Most weight loss medications are generally recommended for people with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, or a BMI of 27 or higher for people with diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure or another obesity-related health condition.

At Sharp Coronado Hospital, a doctor who is board-certified in obesity medicine, can determine if this treatment is right for you. Your health will be closely monitored, and we will help you manage any side effects throughout your care.

GLP-1s are available through the Sharp Specialty Pharmacy, a state-licensed and nationally accredited pharmacy, ensuring that your medications meet the highest standards of safety and effectiveness.

Please call 619-522-7118 to learn more about Sharp Coronado’s weight loss medications program.

For people with obesity, bariatric surgery remains the most effective method for long-term, significant weight loss.

Our nationally accredited bariatric surgery programs provide comprehensive care before and after surgery, as well as lifelong follow-up care. We offer bariatric surgery at Sharp Coronado Hospital and Sharp Memorial Hospital, and the following services:

• Free bariatric surgery informational seminars

• The latest weight loss procedures, including sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and single anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy (SADI-S)

• Minimally invasive and robotic procedures that result in less pain, a shorter hospital stay and quicker recovery

Specialized care from a team of certified bariatric nurses

Current national guidelines generally recommend bariatric surgery for people with a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher; people with a BMI of 30 to 34.9 with other obesity-related health conditions; people struggling to lose weight with nonsurgical methods; and people of Asian descent with a BMI of 27.5 or higher.

Benefits

In addition to weight loss, bariatric surgery can improve or resolve health conditions related to obesity, including:

• Heart disease

• Diabetes

• Joint pain

• High blood pressure

• High cholesterol

• Infertility

• Sleep apnea

• Asthma

• Some liver conditions

Find a bariatric surgeon

If you need help finding a bariatric surgeon, please call 1-800-827-4277 from 7 am to 7 pm weekdays.

For more information about Sharp Coronado Hospital’s bariatric program send us an email.

For information about Sharp Memorial Hospital’s bariatric program, call 858-939-3010 or send us an email.

We offer one-on-one weight loss counseling with experts who can help you identify lifestyle changes, learn effective nutrition skills and more.

You’ll meet virtually with a registered dietitian to create a personalized weight loss plan. Together, you can choose the services that best fit your needs, such as additional sessions with your dietitian, meetings with an accountability coach to stay motivated, and support group sessions.

We offer affordable cash rates for weight loss counseling services and discounted packages for future visits. This program does not currently accept health insurance.

To book, please call 619-522-3798 or visit our weight loss program scheduler. For questions about the program, please email weightprogram@sharp.com.

Sharp Rees-Stealy's Center for Health Management offers a variety of nonsurgical programs to help you lose weight safely, as well as bariatric surgery.