Day: May 19, 2025

The team at Tijuana Bariatrics has earned a strong reputation for high-quality bariatric surgery, attracting many patients from across the border to this advanced weight loss surgery center in Tijuana. We are particularly enthused about gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy). It has been mentioned countless times on this blog given how much we believe in the procedure.

There are many other bariatric procedures to consider, of course. We’d like to use this post to consider how gastric sleeve stacks up against gastric plication.

About Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Gastric sleeve surgery is a low-maintenance and highly effective option for weight loss surgery. During a gastric sleeve, a bariatric surgeon removes part of the stomach in order to reduce its overall size. By doing this, a patient’s appetite and hunger is reduced, and in the process a patient is able to consumer fewer calories per meal.

About Gastric Plication Surgery

Gastric plication is a newer form of bariatric surgery that has been growing in popularity. During the gastric plication, several folds are created in the patient’s stomach and stitched into place so that they remain. These folds help reduce the overall size of a patient’s stomach by 70 percent, which means patients consume far fewer calories in the process.

Similar Mechanism for Weight Loss, Different Approach

As you may have noticed in the descriptions for both procedures, gastric sleeve and gastric plication both work by altering stomach size and reducing caloric consumption. This is known as a restrictive type of weight loss surgery since it restricts caloric consumption and stomach size.

Yet even though both of these surgeries are restrictive, they both achieve results in different ways. These differences in approach lead to a number of pros and cons when the surgeries are compared.

The Advantages of Gastric Sleeve Over Gastric Plication

Gastric sleeve offers excellent results when it comes to weight loss. Performed safely and using state-of-the-art technology, it has become one of the more popular options in weight loss procedures today. The permanent resizing of the stomach means long-lasting weight loss surgery results for patients.

The Advantages of Gastric Plication Over Gastric Sleeve

Gastric plication is much less invasive than gastric sleeve surgery since the stomach size reduction is achieved through folds rather than removal of stomach tissue. It tends to be a more affordable surgery as well, and it has the benefit of being reversed and converted to various kinds of bariatric surgery procedures should it prove ineffective.

Helping You Make the Best Choice

Each patient is different, and it’s important that his or her needs be met and addressed at an individual level. During your consultation process, you’ll have an opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns when it comes to both gastric sleeve and gastric plication. This will allow you to get the answers you need to select the ideal surgery for your particular weight loss goals.

We will go into various facets of each surgery, including cost, risks, benefits, and long-term studies and research about the results.

Contact Tijuana Bariatrics

For more information about weight loss surgery and how it can help you achieve a more ideal weight and lead a healthier lifestyle, be sure to contact our weight loss surgery center today. Our doctors look forward to your visit and helping you achieve a healthier weight.

Patients can put their trust in Tijuana Bariatrics, which is comprised of leading bariatric surgeons based in Mexico. This network routinely achieves high-quality results, attracting many patients from across the border looking for safe solutions for losing weight and improving health in the future.

We’ve spent the last few posts comparing gastric sleeve surgery to other bariatric procedures. Let’s continue to close out the year by seeing how gastric sleeve stacks up against the duodenal switch procedure.

What Is Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

Gastric sleeve surgery is a type of surgical weight loss procedure in which the size of the stomach is reduced. The size of the stomach is dramatically shrunk, which means that patients become fuller sooner and eat fewer calories overall in the process.

What Is Duodenal Switch Surgery?

Also known as biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD-DS), the duodental switch surgery reduces the size of the stomach by up to 70 percent. In addition, the surgery reroutes part of the small intestine to create two pathways from the stomach: one brings food from the stomach to a common channel of the small intestine, while the other helps carry bile from the liver to the common channel. This helps prevent the body from absorbing calories from food as part of the digestive process.

Different Mechanisms for Weight Loss at Work

You may notice that there are different mechanisms at work in these two surgeries. Broadly, there are two kinds of bariatric procedures: restrictive and malabsorptive.

Restrictive weight loss surgery limits the amount of calories a person can consume and reduces sensations of hunger. Malabsorptive weight loss surgery limits the amount of calories that the body takes in during the digestion process.

Gastric sleeve surgery is clearly a restrictive weight loss procedures, while the duodenal switch is a combined restrictive and malabsorptive surgery.

Advantages of Gastric Sleeve Over Duodenal Switch

The gastric sleeve procedure is far less complicated since the surgery only requires a change in the overall size of the stomach, and not the re-routing of the small intestine. This simplicity with effectiveness is the reason so many people consider the gastric sleeve procedure in many cases. The surgery helps with weight loss while also being low-risk with regard to complications.

Advantages of Duodenal Switch Over Gastric Sleeve

While the duodental switch is more complicated than the gastric sleeve and may involve increased risks, the surgery is successful at helping patients shed more of their excess weight and body mass. This is thanks to that combination of restrictive and malabsorptive weight loss. Many type 2 diabetics experience a cure for their condition thanks to this procedure.

Duodenal Switch Can Be Used to Correct a Gastric Sleeve

It should be noted that if a gastric sleeve patient does not achieve a good level of weight loss, the gastric sleeve can be transformed into a duodeonal switch in order to help the patient shed more of his or her unwanted body mass.

As all patients are different, we will discuss options for surgical weight loss in greater detail during the consultation process.

Contact Tijuana Bariatrics

For more information about your many bariatric surgery options and how they can help you achieve a slimmer and trimmer frame, be sure to contact our weight loss surgery center today. The team of surgeons at the practice look forward to meeting you in person and discussing your treatment options in greater detail.

Tijuana Bariatrics works with a network of skilled bariatric surgeons. Each of these weight loss specialists has a record of excellent surgical results that has attracted patients from across the border to our state-of-the-art weight loss surgery center.

There are many bariatric surgery options for optimal weight loss, and we can discuss them with you in greater detail during your visit. For this post, we want to focus on the need for surgical revision of a bariatric procedure.

What Is Revision Bariatric Surgery?

A revision bariatric surgery refers to a secondary weight loss procedure that is performed to address a complication or a failure in the initial bariatric surgery. A corrective procedure, the revision bariatric surgery helps people achieve wellness and addresses any possible wellness issues that may occur.

Is Revision Bariatric Surgery Common?

In general, no. Revision bariatric procedures are only performed when a patient does not achieve satisfactory results the first time around.

During the consultation process, we always make sure that patients understand their treatment options in full detail, and we help them make the smartest choices possible about their weight loss surgery options. Proper discussion and treatment planning makes great results more likely.

That said, there is nothing wrong with the need for revision bariatric surgery since patients have different experiences with regard to the treatment process.

Failure to Lose Weight/Regaining Weight

One of the common reasons why people undergo revision bariatric surgery is that they fail to lose a sufficient amount of weight following their initial weight loss procedure. In addition, some patients may experience a regain in their weight following weight loss surgery. Revision weight loss surgery will help patients lose a proper amount of weight and achieve better wellness in the process.

Slippage or Adjustment of the Gastric Band

If a patient has undergone a gastric banding procedure, he or she may have experiences a slippage of the band. In such cases, a revision or adjustment of the gastric band will be necessary to help facilitate safe and proper weight loss or improve the weight loss results overall.

Problems with Swallowing and Diet

In some cases, patients may experience issues with their diet and even problems swallowing food as a result of a surgical complication or problem. With these matters in mind, a revision bariatric procedure helps address these problems and leads to better health and wellness overall.

Mechanical Failure of the Bariatric Surgery

Different kinds of weight loss surgery have different mechanisms and methods of facilitating rapid and safe weight loss. There are times when the method of weight loss simply fails for a patient, and this may be due to a variety of reasons. When there is some form of mechanical failure in a bariatric procedure, a revision surgery makes the necessary changes to ensure that patients can lose weight, keep the weight off, and do so safely and healthily.

Medical Complications from the Initial Bariatric Procedure

Some patients may experience serious complications after their initial bariatric surgery, including potential infection or issues with the revised organs of their digestive tract. A revision bariatric surgery will help address these complications and improve patient health in the long run.

Schedule a Consultation

For more information about revision bariatric surgery and how it can benefit you, it’s important that you contact our weight loss surgery center today. Our doctors will work with you to improve your overall health and wellness.

Patients know that our weight loss specialists are leaders in the field. We offer safe, state-of-the-art bariatric surgery in Tijuana, helping patients lose weight and improve their overall wellness in the process.

We’ve talked a lot on this blog about the effectiveness of gastric sleeve surgery. Right now, we want to go over the basics of laparoscopic surgical techniques and why we believe in them.

About Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Gastric sleeve surgery is a type of surgical weight loss procedure that involves the reduction of the size of the stomach. By altering the stomach size, patients will experience reduced hunger and will also become fuller sooner during a meal. Whereas gastric banding surgery uses a silicone ring to reduce stomach size, the gastric sleeve procedure involves actual removal of part of the stomach for a permanent stomach size reduction.

In the past, gastric sleeve was performed as an open surgery, which put many patients at risk for complications and serious side effects. Now, our team offers laparoscopic surgery to perform various weight loss procedures.

Laparoscopic Surgery: An Alternative to Traditional Open Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery refers to the use of a laparoscope to perform various kinds of surgeries. A laparoscope is a small fiber optic camera that allows surgeons to see organs as they are being operated on. Rather than using a large incision as in open surgery, laparoscopic surgery involves the use of small incisions (generally no larger than 1.5 cm each) that are strategically placed along the abdominal area. Using the laparoscope and small surgical instruments, the entire surgery can be accomplished through these small incisions alone.

The Advantages of Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve

There are a number of important advantages to laparoscopic surgery that make it superior to open surgery. They are as follows:

• Less Blood Loss During Surgery – Since the surgery is performed with small incisions and no large incision, there is far less blood loss for patients.

• Reduced Risk of Infection – Open surgery increases infection risk since it exposes the internal organs. This is not an issue with laparoscopic surgery, and infection risk is quite low.

• Less Pain for Patients During Recovery – Since laparoscopic surgery is far less invasive than open surgery and involves small incisions rather than a large one, patients typically experience a faster recovery with less post-surgical pain.

• Post-Surgical Scarring Is Less Noticeable – Most importantly, laparoscopic surgery results in less noticeable post-surgical scarring. Open surgeries usually involve a very large scar, whereas very small scars will be left behind by laparoscopic surgery.

The Results of Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve

As you can see above, there are many great benefits to undergoing laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery rather than a traditional open surgery. In addition to added safety, the results of laparoscopic gastric sleeve are quite good, with patients experiencing rapid and safe weight loss through this sort of procedure.

During the consultation process, we can go over gastric sleeve in more detail as well as other bariatric procedures that we perform using laparoscopy.

Contact Tijuana Bariatrics

For more information about gastric sleeve surgery and how it can help you achieve a healthy weight, be sure to contact our weight loss surgery center today. The team at our office will help you lose weight rapidly and safely using state-of-the-art surgical techniques.

The team at Tijuana Bariatric Center offers patients safe, state-of-the-art bariatric surgery for rapid and effective weight loss. This commitment to advanced surgical care has attracted many patients to the practice from across the border.

Laparoscopic surgery techniques are a primary reason why patients place their trust in us. Let’s compare laparoscopic surgery to traditional open surgery and see why the former is a great option for bariatric procedures.

How a Traditional Bariatric Surgery Was Performed

In the past, bariatric surgery used to be done by performing a traditional open surgery. This means that a large incision was made along the abdominal area, allowing surgeons to make the necessary adjustments to the stomach and digestive tract as needed.

Thankfully the need for open surgery is generally a thing of the past. Many bariatric procedures can be pulled off laparoscopically, which has a number of significant advantages over open surgery.

What Is Laparoscopic Surgery?

Laparoscopic surgery refers to procedures that are performed using a laparoscope, which is a small fiber optic camera that gives surgeons a look into the body. Rather than using a large incision for surgery, laparoscopic procedures typically involve a few small incisions that are usually no bigger than 2 cm. By carefully placing incisions in certain areas of the abdominal area and using the laparoscope and small tools through these incisions, laparoscopic procedures can be carried out and avoid major incisions in the process.

Laparoscopic Surgery Means Less Blood Loss During the Procedure

Blood loss during open surgery can be considerable. While medical science and technology can address these issued with blood loss, laparoscopic actually limits the amount of blood that’s lost during a surgical procedure. This is because organs do not have to exposed as in open surgery, and the small incisions made do not result in as much bleeding.

Small Incisions Means Less Post-Surgical Scarring

In addition to limiting the amount of blood loss during surgery, laparoscopic surgery also reduces the amount of scarring. In open surgery, the scar around the abdominal area can be quite large and unsightly. With laparoscopic procedures, the tiny incision sites are typically difficult to notice. Since the surgical scars fade with time, the scarring experienced during bariatric procedures is very minor.

Recovery from Laparoscopic Surgery Is Quicker and Safer

On the whole, laparoscopic surgery is far less invasive and safer than open surgery. This translates into a much easier and faster healing process for patients. During recovery, patients will still note side effects from undergoing bariatric surgery, but the side effects will typically be less pronounced and will not last as long thanks to laparoscopic surgery.

Laparoscopic Surgery Is a Better Option for Bariatrics

As you can see from the various benefits we’ve listed, laparoscopic surgery means better overall results when it comes to bariatric surgery. We always work to ensure the least invasive procedure possible, and take extra steps to ensure patient safety and improved patient wellness as part of the treatment process.

We’ll be more than happy to discuss all of your weight loss surgery options in greater detail during a consultation at the practice.

Schedule a Consultation at Tijuana Bariatric Center

For more information about bariatric surgery and how it can help you achieve a trimmer and slimmer frame, be sure to contact our weight loss surgery center today. The team at Tijuana Bariatric Center looks forward to your visit.

Patients can put their trust in our bariatric surgeons, who are among the leading weight loss surgery specialists based in Tijuana. Their reputation for safety and effective bariatric care has attracted countless patients from across the border to his state-of-the-art practice.

When performing bariatric surgery to fight morbid obesity, we strive to ensure full patient satisfaction. Sometimes a corrective procedure is necessary, however. With that in mind, let’s take a moment to look at revision of the gastric bypass and what this may entail.

About Gastric Bypass Surgery

Gastric bypass surgery is a type of weight loss procedure that restricts the amount of calories that a person can consume and also limits the calories absorbed into the system during digestion. Also known as the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, the procedure involves the division of the stomach into an upper pouch and lower pouch, with part of the small intestine rerouted to connect the two pouches.

Gastric bypass surgery is one of the most popular and well-known forms of weight loss surgery available today.

What Is a Revision Bariatric Procedure?

A revision bariatric surgery procedure refers to a corrective surgery that is performed in order to address complications from the initial surgery or to improve the rate/nature of the weight loss loss a patient experiences.

Typically these revision procedures are quite rare since surgeons take great care in ensuring the initial procedure is performed successfully.

Reasons for Revision of a Gastric Bypass

There are a few common reasons why a patient may need a revision of their gastric bypass:

• Patients Do Not Lose Enough Weight – Sometimes a patient will lose some weight after their gastric bypass, but they will not lose enough weight. In such cases, a revision will help in the further battle against obesity and morbid obesity.

• Patients Regain the Weight They’ve Lost – In some cases, a patient will experience rapid weight loss in the first few months only to gain that weight back in the future. The revision procedure will help keep the weight off in the long run.

• Complications Following Surgery – If a patient experiences some serious medical issues after they have undergone a gastric bypass, it can be remedied through a revision procedure.

Options for Correcting a Gastric Bypass

There are a few options for revising a gastric bypass procedure so that it is safer and/or more effective.

• Adjusting the Pouch and Stoma – In order to improve weight loss, surgeons may decide to shrink the pouch or stoma through various means.

• Adding a Gastric Band – In some cases, turning the gastric bypass surgery into a combined bypass and banding procedure helps. This means placing an adjustable silicone band around the stomach to reduce its size.

• Conversion of Gastric Bypass Into a Duodenal Switch – This form of revision will change the gastric bypass surgery into a different weight loss procedure. The duodenal switch works on similar principles as the gastric bypass, but there is just one stomach pouch rather than two separate pouches.

We can discuss these various options with you in greater detail during your consultation at the practice.

Contact Tijuana Bariatrics

For more information about gastric bypass surgery and your many other options for safe surgical weight loss, be sure to contact our weight loss surgery center today. The entire team here will provide you with all the information you need to achieve optimal health and ideal results.

Our network of weight loss specialists are leading bariatric experts based in Tijuana. Their high-quality care at a state-of-the-art facility has drawn many patients from across the border, knowing that they can save on the cost of a bariatric surgery procedure without any compromises with regard to safety and effectiveness.

Part of what makes us so trusted is our focus on life after bariatric surgery, such as diet and exercise needs. With that in mind, we want to look at spicy foods and how they may (or may not) affect your body after undergoing a weight loss surgery procedure.

Weight Loss Surgery Means a Number of Dietary Changes

We’ve stressed this countless times on this blog, but it’s important to emphasize this point. When you undergo bariatric surgery, you will have to change your diet.

In the early stages of recovery, these dietary changes are meant to help you receive nourishment and return to solid foods as your stomach heals from the surgical procedure. Once you’re fully able to eat solids again, you’ll note certain restrictions in your diet to prevent painful conditions, such as indigestion, dumping syndrome, heartburn, and so forth.

Can I Eat Spicy Foods After Bariatric Surgery?

In general, the answer is no. Or more precisely, it’s a good idea to limit your intake of spicy foods, especially in the first few months of healing.

Potential Problems Caused by Spicy Foods

A number of patients who eat spicy foods such as hot sauces, curries, and jalapenos complain of irritation and discomfort. The reason for this is the way that spicy foods and sauces affect the healing incision sites of the stomach and intestine. This can be quite uncomfortable, and it’s your body telling you that spicy foods are something you should avoid as part of life after surgery.

Everyone Is Different, But Take Things Conservatively

After healing for several months, irritation from spicy food typically goes down. That said, don’t rush things when it comes to your diet and your digestive health. While you may miss the flavor and tingle of your favorite spicy foods, your lasting wellness might depend on the way you manage these cravings.

Take things slowly as you continue to recover. Pay attention to your body and its needs, and be sure to treat yourself right as you move forward in life.

Consider Mild Instead of Spicy to Start

As you are testing your threshold for spicy foods, start with something that is mildly spicy to see how your body tolerates it. Savor your food, and savor the subtle spice as well. If you’re able to tolerate mild sauces, try to slowly ease into spicier foods.

Some patients find that they can handle mild to somewhat spicy foods once a week, other patients may find that they can no longer handle spicy foods given the way their stomach reacts. Still others find that they are able to eat spicy food without any major issues.

Again, take this at your own pace, and never try to push yourself to eat something that disagrees with you.

Contact Tijuana Bariatrics

To learn more about diet do’s and don’ts after bariatric surgery and how our team can help you with your various health and wellness needs, be sure to contact our weight loss surgery center today. Our weight loss surgery team will work closely with you to ensure optimal health and wellness.

Our leading bariatric surgeons in Tijuana have helped many patients achieve their weight loss goals while also improving their general wellness. This is thanks to our focus on state-of-the-art surgical treatment combined with exceptional advice and guidance after bariatric surgery is performed.

With this in mind, we want to consider the importance of portion control in the life of someone who’s undergone bariatric surgery.

Small Portions Are Key to Weight Loss and Wellness

After undergoing any sort of bariatric surgery procedure, it’s essential that patients eat meals in small portions. This helps ensure that they are eating until they are full but not eating too much for their stomachs to handle. Finding this balance is important, and small portions are a key to discovering and maintaining this balance.

Never Overeat

Overeating after bariatric surgery is a serious concern, If you overeat after weight loss surgery, you may be gradually stretching out your stomach over time, which means that you could be undoing the work that your bariatric surgeon has done. This is one of the ways that patients may actually regain an unwanted amount of weight after their bariatric surgery.

In addition to increasing stomach capacity, the immediate concern is suffering from indigestion and stomach pain. If you overeat, you may wind up nauseous and could vomit as well. Avoid the pain by eating small amount of food throughout the day.

Savor Your Food

One of the best ways to avoid overeating is to ingest small portions and really savor your food. Eat slowly, and chew your food thoroughly. This will help prevent issues with indigestion, and by slowing down, you’ll be able to tell precisely when your stomach is full and when to stop eating.

Consider Plate Size

It seems unlikely, but you can mentally trick yourself and your appetite by using smaller plates and bowls. Eating these smaller portions slowly helps you feel full or satiated, and obviously this is a great way to help with any issues associated with portion control.

Never Drink While Eating

Another important facet of post-bariatric surgery life is to not drink liquids while you are eating. Drinking while you eat will make you feel full without ingesting a meal. While this may sound advantageous, you might actually suffer from nutritional deficiencies by doing this. Weight loss is great, but you want to make sure you’re getting all the vitamins and minerals you need each day. That means eating full meals.

Pay Attention to Your Body’s Needs

The most important thing in all of this is that you pay attention to your body and your needs. If you notice pain, hunger, or other issues as you adjust to post-bariatric surgery life, be mindful about what caused these to occur. Pay attention and make the proper adjustments. This will help you lose weight and feel great the entire time.

Contact Tijuana Bariatrics

For more information about your diet and the way your health needs change after undergoing weight loss surgery, be sure to contact our weight loss surgery center today. Our team looks forward to discussing these matters with you in greater detail.

When it comes to high-quality weight loss surgery, patients can count on the team at Tijuana Bariatrics. We offer state-of-the-art bariatric procedures that are safe and effective, performed in a high-quality surgical facility.

In addition to effective surgical care, our team is committed to patient health and wellness after bariatric surgery. This means offering tips and advice for any challenges you may face ahead.

Getting Used to Life After Weight Loss Surgery

Life after bariatric surgery means adjustments of various kinds. This means changes to your eating habits, your diet as a whole, your activity level, and the needs of your body. It’s about losing weight, and it’s also about committing yourself to a healthier lifestyle. This is not without its challenges, and sometimes the challenges are inconvenient and uncomfortable, but they’re worth it in in the long run.

About Hemorrhoids

Also known as piles, hemorrhoids refers to inflammation of the veins located in the lower rectum and anus. The condition is common in people who are obese or morbidly obese, pregnant women, and adults over the age of 50.

Causes of Hemorrhoids

There are many different causes of hemorrhoids, but with regard to the matter at hand, the most common causes of hemorrhoids is the strain and pressure that can occur in the veins of the anus during bowel movements. Both constipation and frequent diarrhea can lead to hemorrhoids, as can long periods sitting on the toilet and a diet that’s low on fiber.

Bariatric Surgery and Hemorrhoids: Can It Happen?

Yes.

A number of patients who undergo bariatric surgery have complained of hemorrhoids. They often occur as a result of constipation and diarrhea as patients adjust to their new diet. It’s just one of the challenges that you’ll face as you adjust to life after bariatric surgery, though thankfully hemorrhoids are rather easy to treat, and they are also rather easy to avoid.

Preventing Hemorrhoids After Weight Loss Surgery

The best way to prevent hemorrhoids after weight loss surgery is to eat a balanced diet that provides sufficient fiber while also allowing you to get your daily allowance of vitamins and minerals. In cases of serious constipation, patients can consider taking laxatives to help prevent constipation, but it’s most important that you focus on your diet and eating habits first, as this will have a major impact on your wellness moving forward.

Monitor Your Diet and Pay Attention to Your Body’s Needs

As you spend the first months after bariatric surgery learning about your body’s needs, it’s important that you really pay attention to what foods do to your stomach and digestive tract as you eat them. Learning what foods might lead to constipation or diarrhea is important, as is determining the best way to prevent these issues from occurring.

We’ll discuss a great way to keep these matters in mind in the next blog post, but ultimately we want to stress again that you have to be mindful about what you eat and what your body needs. This is the best path to wellness and happiness after your weight loss procedure is completed.

Contact Tijuana Bariatrics

For more information about bariatric surgery and how it can help you achieve a slimmer and trimmer frame and better overall wellness, be sure to contact our advanced weight loss surgery center today. The team at Tijuana Bariatrics will work with you to help you achieve total health and wellness.

If you’ve been reading the Tijuana Bariatrics blog for some time, you know that we’ve dedicated many posts to life after bariatric surgery. Many times the focus is on knowing your body and its needs. This can be difficult to do at the start, but that’s where discipline and organization are key.

With this in mind, we’d like to look at food diaries, which can be an important tool for you after undergoing bariatric surgery.

What Is a Food Journal?

Put simply, a food journal is a way for people to keep track of what they eat. Many nutritionists recommend food journals for people who are trying to lose weight so they can really assess the amount of food they are consuming as well as what time of day they eat. It’s ideal for counting calories and noting any bad habits in one’s diet.

Food diaries are a great option for people who have just undergone bariatric surgery as well. There are plenty of reasons why tracking meals, especially early on, is so important for successful treatment.

Understanding Your Eating Habits

As you adjust to life after bariatric surgery, you’re bound to recognize many changes to your diet and lifestyle. A food diary is a good way to keep tabs on your cravings, what you’ve had during the day, and how often you’re eating.

When keeping a food diary, be sure to note the following:

• What you ate
• How much you ate
• When you ate
• Where you ate
• How you felt while eating

This may seem trivial on its surface, but having this information on a day-to-day basis can be really helpful in the long run.

Tracking Your Nutritional Needs

Many people notice in their food diaries that they may be eating too much of one food group while neglecting other important foods. As you log your diet throughout the week, you can note any nutritional needs you may have, allowing you to alter your diet as needed so it’s healthier and more balanced. This is also a great way to make sure you’re only eating what you’re supposed to be eating.

Monitoring Your Health on a Day-to-Day Basis

Life after bariatric surgery can be challenging, and being able to monitor your health each day is important for you and also for your doctor. If you notice issues with diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, or abdominal pain, be sure to note that. Patterns of issues may point to certain foods that disagree with you, or it may be the sign of a serious problem. Writing it down and having a record is a great way to help yourself, and in turn help medical professionals help you.

You Can Record More Than Your Meals

We mentioned recording how you felt while eating. We don’t just mean indigestion or pain. You can also record your mood and energy level in your food diary as well. This is a great way to track how you feel about your surgery as you’re recovering and moving toward wellness. If you notice issues with fatigue or low moods, reach out to your support network and talk about your struggles. We’ve noted before that weight loss surgery can lead to a number of emotional and psychological challenges, so the food diary is a good way to monitor these matters.

Keeping You on Schedule

Sometimes you just have to eat, and weight loss surgery can occasionally throw off your feelings of hunger. Generally you’ll notice certain times of the day when you eat, and you may notice how these feeding times make you feel. If you notice that eating at a certain time leads to indigestion or other problems, you can note that you should avoid meals then, allowing you to eat at a time that’s ideal for you.

Contact Tijuana Bariatrics

To learn more about weight loss surgery and how to ensure great results that last, be sure to contact our advanced weight loss surgery center today. The entire team at Tijuana Bariatrics looks forward to your visit and helping you look your best and feel great.