Why You Should Increase Protein Intake After Surgery
The team at Tijuana Bariatrics believes in its patients and their capacity to change for the better. The fact that they’ve come to our state-of-the-art bariatric surgery practice looking for a solution shows commitment and grit that cannot be discounted or denied. The surgery is just the first step to a better tomorrow, however. Another […]
Bariatric Surgery After Previous Abdominal Surgery
Whenever we plan a surgery here at Tijuana Bariatrics, we want to make sure that it is performed without any complications. We also work to reduce the chances of complications as patients recover by focusing on the pre-op and post-op process. By performing customized, state-of-the-art bariatric surgery, we can make positive impacts on people’s lives. […]
The History of Bariatric Surgery: Evolution, Milestones, and Modern Care in Tijuana
Every year, thousands of international patients choose medical tourism to regain control of their health, vitality, and overall quality of life. Exploring advanced weight loss options allows individuals to access top-tier clinical care while planning a seamless, life-changing transition. To fully appreciate the safety and efficiency of modern metabolic procedures, exploring the long-term history of […]
Can Bariatric Surgery Reduce Snoring?
While bariatric surgery is, first and foremost, intended to promote massive weight loss in people who are struggling with morbid obesity, bariatric procedures can accomplish far more than that. Bariatric surgery can also help to reduce the risk of an entire host of conditions that are associated with obesity. These strongly related conditions, clinically known […]
The Risks of High BMI Bariatric Surgery
Here at Tijuana Bariatrics, our goal is helping people look great and feel great. In many cases that means the careful tailoring of surgical procedures to address excessive weight. Most bariatric surgeons are able to address obesity and morbid obesity, but not as many are able to address high BMI bariatric surgery for extreme obesity. […]
How to Avoid Nutritional Deficiencies After Bariatric Surgery
At Tijuana Bariatrics, we know that surgery is just a major step toward a healthier future. The journey a patient embarks on is lifelong, but we help set that patient in the right direction on a better path. To help ensure success, we always go over bariatric surgery side effects and challenges after weight loss. […]
Hemorrhoids After Bariatric Surgery: Causes, Prevention, and Treatments
Achieving your weight loss goals with Tijuana Bariatrics is a life-changing journey. However, the rapid physiological changes following surgery can sometimes lead to temporary side effects. One of the most frequently asked questions—though often the least discussed—is about hemorrhoids after weight loss surgery. While uncomfortable, this condition is a common and manageable part of the […]
Portion Control After Bariatric Surgery
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 […]
How Duodenal Switch Can Help You Lose Weight
Most people have at least a few pounds they’d like to shed to improve their appearance. However, for a great deal of people, weight loss is about much more than just enhancing the figure. When the body holds onto a significant amount of excess weight, a person’s overall health is likely to suffer. Individuals who are classified as obese are encouraged to shed weight to improve their overall well being and decrease their risk of health problems. Unfortunately, it is not easy to lose a large amount of weight. Duodenal switch surgery is a bariatric procedure that helps patients lose weight quickly, and maintain that weight loss for the long-term. Duodenal switch surgery success rates are high among our Tijuana, BC patients, with most effectively achieving their weight loss goals, and then maintaining those goals for years to come.
What Is Duodenal Switch Surgery?
Duodenal switch surgery is not as well known as other bariatric surgery procedures. This complex procedure requires a great deal of skill, so many surgeons do not offer this technique. However, our bariatric surgeons recognize the benefits that duodenal switch surgery provides to patients, so they are happy to offer it at our practice. Our surgeons are highly experienced in this technique and have helped countless patients lose weight through bariatric treatment.
Duodenal switch surgery alters the size of the stomach and rearranges the flow of the small intestines. This procedure differs from other gastric bypass techniques in that it is both restrictive and malabsorptive. This means that the procedure restricts the amount of food that can be taken in by the stomach, as well as limiting the amount of calories that are absorbed by the body. Because this procedure achieves both of these goals, it is one of the most effective bariatric procedures available.
How Successful Is Duodenal Switch Surgery?
Duodenal switch surgery is one of the most successful bariatric procedures in regards to weight loss and long-term results. To be considered a successful weight loss procedure, patients must exhibit a loss of at least 50 percent of excess weight. On average, duodenal switch patients report a loss of 70 to 80 percent of their excess weight. Patients are not only able to drop this weight quickly, but they manage to keep it off in the years following their procedure. In addition to proving effective as a long-term weight loss procedure, duodenal switch surgery has been shown to successfully treat obesity-related illnesses, including the following:
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- High cholesterol
- Sleep apnea
As patients lose weight following duodenal switch surgery, most report that they feel better, have more energy, and are more confident in their own bodies. It is this patient satisfaction that is a true measure of the success of duodenal switch surgery.
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At our bariatric surgical center, patients find the help they need to lose weight and begin the journey to a healthier lifestyle. If you would like to learn more about the bariatric procedures offered by our surgeons, contact us at your earliest convenience.
Can Bariatric Surgery Reduce Back Pain?
It may come as no surprise that excess weight can impact your health in a number of ways, but those who suffer from chronic back pain may be surprised to find that excess weight may be the source of their back pain. Those who suffer from back pain and have struggled to maintain a healthy […]