Tijuana Bariatrics Blog
Gastric Bypass Pre-Op Instructions
When most people complain about excess weight, they are concerned about the way that it affects their physical appearance. However, obese individuals realize that being severely overweight can have much more serious consequences. When a person is obese, they are at an increased risk for a number of dangerous medical conditions, including heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Additionally, being obese can interfere with physical capabilities. It can
Diet After Single Incision Laparoscopic Sleeve (SILS)
Single incision laparoscopic sleeve (SILS) surgery is an effective, minimally invasive treatment option that can help those who struggle with obesity achieve a healthy weight and lifestyle. Diet is a key factor in the success of SILS. Patients will need to make certain dietary changes after SILS not only to facilitate weight loss but also to ensure proper healing and help the stomach readjust to solid foods. At Tijuana Bariatrics,
Incision Care After Bariatric Surgery
Obesity and morbid obesity lead to serious health risks and impacts to wellness. That may explain why so many people are undergoing bariatric surgery these days. These surgical procedures are a sure way to promote healthy and safe weight loss. The team at Tijuana Bariatrics can recommend an ideal surgery for your needs and help you lead a much healthier life in the process. No matter what surgery you undergo,
Factors That Affect the Success of Bariatric Surgery
When it comes to bariatric procedures, there are many factors that can increase your chances of successful weight loss and improved long-term health. Of course, there are also a number of factors that can have a negative impact on bariatric surgery success. Here at Tijuana Bariatrics, we emphasize what patients can do to maximize positive outcomes while noting actions patients can avoid to prevent unsuccessful treatment. With this in mind,
Bariatric Surgery and Ulcers
An ulcer is a sore on the stomach lining. This unpleasant condition often causes pain, bleeding, or perforations in the stomach. Following bariatric surgery, some patients develop stomach ulcers within a few months, or even years, of their procedure. At Tijuana Bariatrics in Tijuana, MX, our doctors can help you understand the risks of bariatric surgery and ulcers, and how you can avoid them. What Causes Ulcers after Bariatric Surgery?
A Guide to Your First Year After Bariatric Surgery
Obesity is a serious medical condition that places excess stress on the joints and organs of the body. Although most people understand how dangerous it can be to carry around so much extra weight, it can be difficult to lose significant weight through diet and exercise alone. Those who are obese are often limited in their physical capabilities, making the weight loss journey that much more difficult.
Bariatric Surgery Options for Morbid Obesity
Obesity and morbid obesity can have a negative impact on your health, wellness, and overall enjoyment of life. That may explain why we’ve seen so many patients come to Tijuana Bariatrics over the years. State-of-ther-art bariatric surgery can help patients lose weight and achieve a healthier lifestyle. When a patient is morbidly obese, they face a unique set of issues that have to be properly considered. Let’s go over the
Medical Tourism vs. Using Health Insurance in the U.S.
The team at Tijuana Bariatrics has helped countless people in need of weight loss surgery. Thanks to bariatric surgery procedures such as gastric sleeve and gastric bypass, obese and morbidly obese patients can lose weight and lead healthier lives. This means improved life expectancy as well as an enhanced quality of life. Undergoing bariatric surgery is a major decision given the cost of the procedure. A number of people wonder
How Metabolism Works and Affects Weight
At Tijuana Bariatrics, we’ve helped many patients determine if bariatric surgery is an ideal option for their needs. Surgical weight loss can be extremely beneficial to people who’ve struggled with weight loss, allowing them to achieve a more ideal body mass. Metabolism is one of the keys to understanding weight gain and weight loss. We’ve found that many patients don’t understand how metabolism works, however. Let’s go over the basics
Bariatric Surgery Revision for Failure to Lose Weight
Bariatric surgery helps obese individuals lose a significant amount of weight so that they can improve their health and overall well being. The majority of patients who undergo bariatric surgery experience rapid weight loss in the months following surgery. On average, gastric bypass patients end up losing about 70 percent of their excess weight.
Unfortunately, in rare cases, a patient fails to see the weight loss results
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, to address each patient’s weight loss needs. LAP-BAND® surgery involves the use of an adjustable
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 erosion at our practice in Tijuana, Mexico to help patients get back on track with
Gastric Bypass After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Tijuana Bariatrics continues to attract patients to Mexico for surgery because of our strong commitment to safe surgical care and addressing diverse patient needs. Many times he achieves this through gastric sleeve surgery, a weight loss option that’s generally low maintenance and quite effective. Sometimes a gastric sleeve may not be
Why Can Gastric Sleeve Make Acid Reflux (GERD) Worse?
Our weight loss surgery practice in Tijuana has attracted patients from the United States because of its reputation for excellent care. Over the last few months, we have written a great deal about gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy), an effective option for surgical weight loss. It has many benefits over
Are NSAIDs Safe After Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
When patients come to visit our surgeons in Tijuana, they receive detailed information on what to expect before, during, and after bariatric surgery. By knowing about the treatment process in detail, patients are able to have better experiences after undergoing highly effective bariatric procedures such as gastric sleeve surgery. One
Gastric Sleeve Surgery and Hiatal Hernia Correction
One of the reasons that patients from abroad come to Tijuana Bariatrics is because of our knowledge and experience when addressing various health matters. This includes performing highly effective gastric sleeve surgery to promote rapid and safe weight loss. Sometimes certain health issues need to be addressed in order to