Tijuana Bariatrics Blog

Gastric sleeve patients should avoid caffeine (coffee, tea) after weight loss surgery in order to avoid acid reflux (GERD) and other negative side effects.

Gastric sleeve surgery can potentially improve heart health, remedying hypertension and lowering risk of stroke, blood clots, and cardiovascular disease.

Risk of kidney stones can increase after gastric sleeve and bariatric surgery. These are tips for prevention that patients should follow.

By traveling to Mexico for gastric sleeve surgery, patients benefit from the exchange rate, use of flexible spending accounts (FSAs), and state-of-the-art medical care.

Gastric sleeve may not improve issues with heartburn or acid reflux (GERD). This form of bariatric surgery can potentially make issues worse.

Gastric sleeve surgery can fail as a result of leaks, GERD, and weight regain. Your bariatric surgeon can suggest corrective weight loss surgery options.

If you overeat after gastric sleeve surgery, you will likely vomit, have diarrhea, have uncomfortable intestinal cramps, and experience other dumping syndrome symptoms.

During gastric sleeve surgery, incisions are made around the abdominal area, allowing the bariatric surgeon to reduce stomach size and promote healthy weight loss.

Gastric sleeve patients should take roughly two to three weeks off work after undergoing surgery. This allows for faster short-term healing and better long-term recovery.

In the second week after gastric sleeve, weight loss surgery patients will incorporate proteins into their liquid diet and notice an improvement of early side…