Tijuana Bariatrics Blog
Tips for Healthy Weight Loss After Pregnancy
Many women who undergo bariatric surgery go on to have children and become parents. The changes in your diet and eating habits can make pregnancy itself a little more challenging, yet the weight loss and healthy benefits of the surgery actually increase fertility rates. This is one of the reasons why patients come to our Tijuana, MX weight loss surgery center. Many patients who ask pregnancy after bariatric surgery also
Plastic Surgery After Bariatric Surgery
When you gain a lot of weight, it can stretch out the skin significantly. This happens all over the body, but it’s most pronounced around the abdominal area and chest, along the hips and thighs, and around the upper arms. When you lose a lot of weight, your skin will shrink back a little bit but most of it will remain stretched out. This is simply the nature of skin
Thigh Lift After Bariatric Surgery
Patients who come to our Tijuana, MX bariatric surgery center receive ample information about life before and after major weight loss. The results of bariatric procedures are excellent, but certain realities must be considered. For instance, losing a lot of weight can live people with unwanted and unsightly skin folds. We’d like to go over some of the basics when it comes to loose skin after a bariatric procedure. We’ll
How to Maintain Normal Blood Sugar After Gastric Bypass
Obesity is an increasing problem in many parts of the world. Often, exercise and healthy eating are not enough to improve your health. For this reason, many patients are turning to gastric bypass surgery to help them lose their extra pounds. However, this procedure has been known to result in hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. The team of professionals at Tijuana Bariatrics in Tijuana, MX, would like their patients to
10 Common Bariatric Surgery Myths
According to numbers from the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), an estimated 216,000 surgical weight loss procedures were performed in the US in 2016. This shows an increase in bariatric surgery procedures to help those who suffer from obesity-related health problems. Even though bariatric surgery has become more common and more popular, there are many misconceptions about these weight loss options, how they work, and how they
How Bariatric Surgery Impacts Relationships
Losing weight can change your life in a myriad of ways. We know that achieving a more ideal body mass can reduce your risk of health problems such as heart attack, stroke, severe arthritis, and diabetes. Bariatric surgery can also improve your self-esteem and your overall outlook on life. That said, there are some unexpected changes to life that may occur as a result of surgical weight loss procedures. Our
Will I Feel Hungry After Bariatric Surgery?
As popular as it is, there are many misconceptions about bariatric surgery. You’d be surprised how many people think that surgical weight loss techniques eliminate hunger,or involve direct fat removal. The fact is, you will always feel hungry if you haven’t had enough to eat, but bariatric surgery can change the way you eat for the better. The weight loss surgery team at our Tijuana, Baja California practice would like
Red Meat After Bariatric Surgery: Digestion, Timeline, and Safety Guidelines
The dietary transition following weight loss surgery is a rigorous process that requires clinical precision. At Tijuana Bariatrics, our medical specialists emphasize that the reintroduction of solid foods must be handled with caution to ensure optimal surgical outcomes. One of the most frequent questions from patients in the San Diego and Southern California areas concerns the consumption of red meat. While beef is a significant source of protein, its fibrous
Bariatric Surgery and Insulin Resistance
Obesity is a condition that can have a serious impact on a person’s overall health. Those who are significantly overweight have been shown to be at higher risk for health problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.
Unfortunately, despite health warnings, many obese individuals find it hard to lose weight on their own. It is often difficult to make the significant diet
Treatments for Missing Teeth
When you are missing teeth, it can compromise the appearance of your smile, causing feelings of self-consciousness. More importantly, missing teeth can significantly change your bite and have a negative impact on your jaw joints. At Tijuana Bariatrics in Tijuana, Mexico, our dental team offers a variety of treatments for missing teeth, such as dentures, bridges, and dental implants. All of these options are effective, but dental implants are the
Is Liposuction Necessary After Bariatric Surgery?
After undergoing bariatric surgery, most patients experience dramatic weight loss that leaves them much thinner and in better overall health than they were prior to the procedure. This means lower blood pressure as well as a potential cure for diabetes and key benefits for cancer prevention. However, patients will run into some cosmetic issues after dramatic weight loss. Believe it or not, some bariatric surgery patients wind up needing liposuction
Instant Orthodontics with Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are one of the most popular cosmetic treatments. They can conceal a wide range of aesthetic imperfections, such as chips, cracks, gaps, discoloration, mild alignment issues, and more. These high-quality, custom-made fabrications adhere to the front surfaces of the teeth, resulting in the appearance of a more balanced, symmetrical smile. Here, our team at Tijuana Bariatrics in Tijuana, Mexico explores how instant orthodontics with porcelain veneers can offer
How to Deal with Hunger and Cravings After Gastric Sleeve
We have helped countless people at our Tijuana and Fontana weight loss surgery centers. One of the most popular surgeries performed is gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy), a safe and effective means of losing weight. We’ve discussed the surgery at length on the blog, though now we’d like to focus on
Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photos
Many people put their trust in the team at our Tijuana weight loss surgery center. Our bariatric surgeons place great emphasis on patient education and wellness, and he is more than happy to share photos and stories of successful gastric sleeve cases, which allows patients to understand the way that weight loss surgery
Who Is a Candidate for Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
Gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) is performed in order to reduce the size of a patient’s stomach. This helps reduce the amount of calories that a patient consumes, helps patients feel fuller sooner, and also cuts down on hunger cravings that patients may face. We feel that is is an effective
How Long Does Gastric Sleeve Surgery Take?
Our network of bariatric surgeons are leading weight loss surgery experts serving the greater San Diego and Tijuana area. One of the most popular bariatric procedures we offers is gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy), an effective weight loss surgery option. We know that each patient’s time is valuable, and many patients