Bariatric Surgery Pre-Op Diet Guide
Once your candidacy for bariatric surgery at our state-of-the-art surgical center in Tijuana, Mexico, is established, you will be given dietary guidelines that will help you prepare for surgery. Following your surgery, the medial team of Tijuana Bariatrics will work with you to develop a dietary plan that allows you to enjoy a healthy recovery […]
Safest Minimally Invasive Weight Loss Surgery Options
Safety is always of paramount concern to us. Our Tijuana, Mexico bariatric surgeons work closely with patients to ensure that any procedures performed achieve massive weight loss at rapid but acceptable levels that are not a detriment to general wellness. We also strive to reduce complications risks and make sure patients understand proper aftercare options.
We would like to use this post to discuss two of the latest options for safe and effective weight loss surgery. While we will focus on just two particular weight loss surgery procedures, rest assured that all surgeries we perform here at Tijuana Bariatrics are done as safely as possible, and with a close focus on lasting patient wellness.
Gastric Sleeve
The gastric sleeve is one of the most popular and also one of the safest weight loss procedures we perform. The surgery involves the surgical reduction of the size of the stomach. By shrinking the stomach size, patients consume fewer calories in a single sitting, which translates into few calories consumed per day. This restrictive form of weight loss offers great outcomes.
The Safety of the Gastric Sleeve
The safety of the gastric sleeve comes from its simplicity. Only the stomach is operated on during the surgery, meaning that the rest of the digestive tract is untouched. With such a simple mechanism for weight loss and a simple approach to reducing calorie consumption, the risk of complications is low. That is why for most patients, our first recommendation at Tijuana Bariatrics is a gastric sleeve.
Gastric Banding
Gastric banding is another option that is relatively simple and quite safe. During gastric band surgery, a small silicone band is used to cinch around part of the stomach. The band allows the stomach size to be reduced, meaning that patients feel full sooner. The principle is much like the gastric sleeve, but without the permanent reduction to the size of the stomach.
The Safety of Gastric Banding
The safety from the gastric band technique comes from its reversibility. The surgery is minimally invasive and can be completely reversed, which is not possible with other weight loss procedures. Additionally, the band can be adjusted if the patient is not experiencing optimal weight loss. This combination of reversibility and adjustability make the gastric band quite attractive to many prospective patients.
Helping You Make the Choice That’s Safest for You
Looking at the gastric sleeve and the gastric band, you may wonder which surgery option is best suited to you and your needs. If you are looking for answers, we can provide them at Tijuana Bariatrics during a consultation.
We can help you make the right weight loss surgery choice based on your needs and goals. We will provide insight into how we make each procedure as safe and effective as possible, and what you can expect before, during, and after the surgery.
Learn More About Weight Loss Surgery
If you would like more information about bariatric surgery and why it could be the ideal option for you, be sure to contact our experienced team of weight loss experts and bariatric surgeons.
Best Weight Loss Surgery Options
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Revision Bariatric Surgery for Weight Regain
Bariatric surgery is an effective option to address obesity and morbid obesity in countless people. That said, there are times when people do not achieve the results they wanted from their surgical weight loss procedure. Some patients find that their weight loss plateaus, and they never approach their target weight. Other patients wind up regaining most of the weight they lost. When this happens, our Tijuana bariatric surgeons and weight loss surgery experts can help.
The most ideal solution for these problems is bariatric surgery revision to address complications and weight loss issues. The Tijuana Bariatrics team would like to go over these problems with weight loss and how revising a previous bariatric procedure or converting one weight loss procedure into another one can help.
Issues with Limited Weight Loss
Most estimates suggest that surgical weight loss treatments help people shed up to 70 percent of their excess weight. This means that if a person is 100 pounds over their ideal weight range, the bariatric procedure will help them lose about 70 pounds. As you can imagine, this number is much higher for people who further exceed their ideal weight.
We mentioned issues with a weight loss plateau. In these cases, patients only lose about 40 percent of their excess weight or less. This can still leave patients obese, and while there are benefits to some weight loss, this is clearly not enough.
Can People Regain Weight After Bariatric Surgery?
Yes.
All bariatric surgery patients will hit a peak level of weight loss after about a year or two years. As their body adjusts to their new diet and lifestyle, some weight will be regained. If a patient regains too much weight after bariatric surgery, it can undo the health benefits of the procedure.
How Revision Bariatric Surgery Works
A revision bariatric surgery involves tweaking the existing procedure performed or converting the existing procedure into another weight loss procedure. This could mean converting a gastric band surgery into a gastric sleeve or gastric bypass; or it may mean converting a gastric sleeve into a gastric bypass or duodenal switch. By altering the nature of the bariatric procedure, we can help facilitate further weight loss.
Whenever possible, we will limit scarring during the revision surgery by working through incision sites made during the previous procedure.
Determining the Right Bariatric Procedure for the Revision
There are numerous ways to go about revision and conversion of a bariatric procedure. The right option varies, though it’s determined by the patient’s current weight and rate of weight loss, as well as their overall suitability for a procedure.
During a consultation here at Tijuana Bariatrics, we can go over your weight loss goals and struggles and develop the ideal treatment plan for your needs. We’ll answer any of your questions and concerns during this process.
How Successful Is Bariatric Surgery Revision?
Many patients who undergo bariatric surgery revision experience improved weight loss and are able to reach their health targets. This can make all the difference in successfully addressing various comorbidities associated with obesity.
Our focus when designing the revision procedure will be to ensure the patient gets close to their ideal weight within a year or two after the procedure, and that they develop good habits that allow the weight to remain off for years to come.
Contact Our Bariatric Surgeons
To learn more about revision bariatric surgery and your many other options for ensuring proper weight loss, be sure to contact our team of skilled weight loss surgeons.
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Hospital Stay After Bariatric Surgery
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How to Get Rid of Gas After Bariatric Surgery
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Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, or Lap Band?
Excess weight is often more than a cosmetic concern. Individuals who are classified as medically or morbidly obese are likely to suffer from health problems or be at higher risk of conditions including heart disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes.
Weight loss improves a person’s overall health while allowing them to feel more confident about their appearance, but losing weight through diet and exercise alone is difficult. Weight loss surgery encourages significant weight loss in a short amount of time. Individuals working with Tijuana Bariatrics in Tijuana, Mexico, can consider gastric sleeve vs. gastric bypass vs. LAP-BAND®, to determine which surgical technique is best suited to their unique needs and desires.
Gastric Bypass
Gastric bypass is one of the most successful weight loss surgery techniques. During a gastric bypass procedure, the stomach is divided into two separate pouches. The upper pouch is drastically restricted, so that it can only hold approximately one cup (or less) of food. After reducing the size of the upper stomach, the small intestine is rerouted so that it connects to the smaller pouch of the stomach. This bypasses the larger stomach pouch, and allows fewer calories and nutrients to be absorbed by the body.
Gastric bypass is a complex procedure, but the Tijuana Bariatrics network of physicians offer laparoscopic techniques that make the procedure minimally invasive. These techniques allow alterations to be made through a series of small incisions, rather than one large incision. Smaller incisions mean a lower risk of complications, less bleeding, and a faster recovery time.
Gastric Sleeve
Gastric sleeve surgery reduces the size of the stomach and encourages rapid weight loss without altering the digestive route (as is done in gastric bypass surgery). During a gastric sleeve procedure, a large portion of the stomach is surgically removed. Remaining stomach tissues are stapled shut to create a smaller, thinner stomach, which resembles the shape of a tube, or sleeve. After alterations are made, the stomach is only about 15 percent of its original size. This procedure allows individuals to feel full faster, so that they eat less, and thus take in fewer calories.
Lap-Band
Lap-Band is another popular weight loss surgery technique. Lap-Band surgery does not actually alter the size of the stomach, nor the digestive route. Instead, during a Lap-Band procedure, an inflatable silicone ring is placed around the top portion of the stomach. The ring reduces the size of the stomach pouch so that patients feel full faster and consume less food. The Lap-Band ring is completely adjustable. It can be inflated or deflated as needed, and can even be removed completely. This technique is less invasive than most other weight loss surgeries, and offers a significantly faster recovery time.
Weight Loss Results
Each of the abovementioned weight loss techniques has a proven record of success. Through bariatric surgery, individuals can lose weight faster and more effectively, with many people losing up to 70 percent of their excess weight. And with proper aftercare, the weight is lost for good, so that individuals can enjoy a healthier and more active lifestyle.
Contact Tijuana Bariatrics
Each weight loss surgery technique offers its own benefits and drawbacks. To determine which procedure is best suited for their unique needs and desires, patients should consult with one of the bariatric surgery physicians in the Tijuana Bariatrics network. To schedule a consultation, contact our clinic online.