Are You a Good Candidate for LAP-BAND Surgery?
At Tijuana Bariatric Center, we proudly offer a comprehensive range of bariatric surgery solutions for patients who are struggling with obesity. Among the most popular and highly effective of these solutions is LAP-BAND® System surgery, a minimally invasive gastric banding procedure that offers the unique benefit of being completely reversible. LAP-BAND® System surgery offers the […]
Changing Your Lifestyle with LAP-BAND Surgery
When it comes to bariatric surgery, it’s important for patients to consider it as a type of change for the better. The procedure is designed to help people lose weight rapidly but safely. Change does not come suddenly. In fact, the change associated with LAP-BAND® surgery means making adjustments to your lifestyle before the procedure […]
Pre-Op LAP-BAND Surgery Instructions
Here at Tijuana Bariatrics, we offer various surgical procedures that can help patients lose weight and look their very best. This includes LAP-BAND® surgery (gastric banding), which can help people lose weight safely and rapidly. Rather than consider how LAP-BAND® works in this post, we want to go over pre-op instructions for the procedure. As […]
The Side Effects of LAP-BAND Surgery
The team at Tijuana Bariatrics wants to make sure that patients are confident about their weight loss surgery options. Even relatively simple-sounding bariatric procedures such as LAP-BAND® restrictive weight loss surgery involve their share of side effects and risks. With this in mind, we’d like to go over some of the most common side effects […]
Recovering from LAP-BAND Surgery
At Tijuana Bariatrics, we are proud to offer a full range of bariatric surgery procedures, including state-of-the-art LAP-BAND® System surgery, to our valued patients. We also provide exceptional support to our patients, including full education about what to expect after their LAP-BAND® System procedures. We want our patients to understand precisely what they are committing […]
Converting LAP-BAND to Gastric Sleeve or Bypass
Every year, many patients come to our bariatric surgical center to learn more about weight loss surgery. Our doctors offer a range of bariatric surgery procedures that allow patients to lose a significant amount of weight in a short amount of time. These procedures are ideal for patients who are morbidly obese, those with health problems […]
What to Expect During LAP-BAND Revision Surgery
Also known as gastric banding, LAP-BAND® surgery is a restrictive form of bariatric surgery, meaning that it limits the amount of calories that can be consumed in a single sitting. A small silicone band is placed around part of the stomach in order to reduce its size. This helps cut calorie consumption, reduce appetite, and […]
LAP-BAND Surgery Revision for Band Erosion
LAP-BAND® surgery can help those who struggle with obesity lose weight and lead a healthier more active lifestyle. Although most patients who undergo LAP-BAND® surgery are happy with the results of treatment, some may start to see weight loss results diminish due to a complication called band erosion. We offer LAP-BAND® surgery revision for band […]
LAP-BAND Surgery Revision for Band Slippage
Winning the fight against obesity can seem difficult for many who struggle to lose weight. Even with aggressive dieting, many find the weight simply won’t come off. At Tijuana Bariatrics, we understand the frustration many patients face when trying to achieve a healthier weight. Our surgeons offer a wide range of treatments, including LAP-BAND® surgery, […]
LAP-BAND Removal Options
While many of our patients enjoy drastic weight loss results following LAP-BAND® surgery, some patients experience uneven or unsatisfactory weight loss in the months and years following the placement of their lap band. To help those patients attain the body they desire, bariatric revision surgery may be needed. If you are interested in learning more […]