Tijuana Bariatrics Blog
Can Bariatric Surgery Reduce the Need for Hip Replacement?
Can bariatric surgery reduce the need for hip replacement? This question and others are often considered before patients choose to undergo bariatric surgery at Tijuana Bariatrics in Tijuana, Mexico. If you are severely overweight with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 40 and struggling with arthritic knees and poor functioning hips, by losing weight you can often minimize your need for additional surgeries to improve your health. Even after
Risks of Duodenal Switch Surgery
If you struggle with obesity and have been considering bariatric surgery, the duodenal switch procedure may be right for you. Duodenal switch surgery helps patients lose weight quickly for improved health and quality of life. As with any surgical procedure, the duodenal switch procedure carries some risks that are important to be aware of when deciding if this treatment is right for you. Let’s take a closer look at the
How Bariatric Surgery Affects Medication Absorption
Bariatric surgery doesn’t just mean weight loss. Bariatric surgery is all about changing your life. Patients who undergo weight loss surgery change their diets to help promote weight loss and to keep the weight off. These patients also stay active, alter their eating habits with regard to frequency and portion size, and also try to eliminate bad habits to promote better living in the long run. It should come as
Is Bariatric Surgery Safe for Patients with Cirrhosis?
At Tijuana Bariatrics, we put an emphasis on patient wellness and proper planning. By tailoring a surgery to the needs of a patient, we can help that patients achieve their wellness and weight loss goals safely and effectively. That’s why we put an emphasis on custom planning of a bariatric surgery procedure, taking all of a patient’s health issues into account. There has been some discussion as to whether bariatric
How Obesity Inhibits Exercise
At Tijuana Bariatrics, we offer a wide range of obesity treatment options to help those who struggle with their weight regain control of their health. One way to effectively lose weight is to regularly exercise, but for those who struggle with obesity, exercising is often difficult. Let’s take a moment to consider how obesity inhibits exercise in this overview from our network of Tijuana, Mexico bariatric surgeons. Exhaustion Carrying excess
Single Incision Laparoscopic Sleeve (SILS) Recovery
At Tijuana Bariatric Center, we are pleased to offer state-of-the-art single incision laparoscopic sleeve (SILS) surgery as an option to our valued patients. This minimally invasive bariatric surgery technique minimizes the risk of complications while making the recovery process more efficient and comfortable. By performing an entire bariatric procedure through a small incision made in the belly button, the bariatric surgeon is able to accomplish what requires four to five incisions
Causes of Obesity
If you are struggling with chronic obesity, there is no time like the present to take control of your health and your life. At Tijuana Bariatrics, our network of highly skilled weight loss surgeons offer a comprehensive range of bariatric surgery procedures designed to aid patients in losing massive amounts of weight. Procedures such as LAP-BAND® Surgery, gastric bypass surgery, gastric sleeve surgery, and gastric sleeve plication surgery can help
Foods to Avoid After Bariatric Surgery
When considering bariatric surgery, it’s important to understand all the details involved, including what your diet should be like after surgery. Although bariatric surgery can help you lose weight quickly, it should not be viewed as a quick fix, but a tool to help you in achieving your weight loss and health goals. If unhealthy, fatty foods are continually consumed after surgery, it can cause major complications and long-term health
Liquid and Pureed Foods You Can Consume After Surgery
At Tijuana Bariatrics, we believe that bariatric surgery can empower chronically obese patients to take control over their lives and become healthier and happier overall. However, bariatric surgery is just the first step in a lifelong journey, a fact that patients must understand before committing to any surgical procedure. Bariatric surgery promotes massive weight loss, but the weight loss itself requires hard work, focus, and a dedication to a healthy
The Link Between Obesity and Sleep Apnea
At Tijuana Bariatrics, we are proud to offer a comprehensive range of surgical obesity treatment options to help patients in their attempts to achieve massive weight loss. Losing this weight is important for many reasons, not least of which is that it lowers the risk of many comorbid diseases and health conditions. For example, losing weight can dramatically lower the risk of sleep apnea, a serious condition closely associated with obesity.
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 facilitate dramatic weight loss in people who are obese or morbidly obese. The team at
Recovering from Gastric Sleeve Plication
Gastric sleeve plication is a procedure in which an internal fold is created in the stomach. This reduces the size of the stomach, limiting the amount of food a person can consume in a single sitting. The stomach is sutured to keep the stomach smaller, which facilitates weight loss in the long run. The team at Tijuana Bariatrics would like to look at the recovery process after someone has undergone
Can You Drink Alcohol After Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
Patients who visit Tijuana Bariatrics will receive ample information on what life is like after they undergo weight loss surgery. Even safe, low-maintenance weight loss procedures like gastric sleeve surgery will involve changes to your life after, though many of them are easy adjustments that benefit your overall health. On
The Effects of Smoking on Gastric Sleeve Surgery
So many patients come from the United States and abroad to see the surgeons at Tijuana Bariatrics. The reasons for this are many: not only does our team provide accommodations and a private driver for all transportation needs, the bariatric procedures are all performed in a full-service, state-of-the-art hospital. This
Gastric Sleeve Surgery and the Risk of Blood Clots
One of the major reasons that patients trust the doctors of Tijuana Bariatrics is their commitment to patient education. We are always careful to go over all of the benefits and risks of each procedure he performs so that patients understand how gastric sleeve surgery can effectively promote safe andd rapid weight
Clinical Management of Gastritis After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Every patient undergoing weight loss surgery at our facility deserves comprehensive clinical information regarding the technical aspects of their procedure and the management of potential post-operative conditions. At Tijuana Bariatrics, our medical team prioritizes patient education to ensure realistic expectations and a safe recovery environment. Gastritis, characterized by the irritation