Tijuana Bariatrics Blog
Bowel Obstruction After Gastric Bypass: Symptoms, Prevention, and Expert Care in Tijuana
Every year, hundreds of international patients choose Tijuana, Mexico, to undergo life-changing weight loss journeys. Bariatric procedures provide an outstanding tool to achieve long-term health, vitality, and body transformation. To maximize the long-term success of your procedure, it is essential to stay informed about how your body adapts during your recovery and wellness journey. A common topic of interest among post-bariatric patients is understanding the natural healing process of the
Following a Nutritious Diet After Mini Gastric Bypass
Mini gastric bypass significantly reduces the size of the stomach so that the body feels full faster, making it easier for severely overweight people to lose weight. Mini gastric bypass is similar to traditional gastric bypass, but it uses smaller incisions and results in a shorter recovery time for patients. As patients recover from mini gastric bypass at Tijuana Bariatrics, they will need to adopt new eating habits. Our doctors
Will I Have Excess Skin After Gastric Sleeve?
The gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) has helped countless patients struggling with obesity lose excess weight safely. The procedure is simple and effective, and has been gaining in popularity over the years. After undergoing gastric sleeve at our Tijuana, Mexico bariatric surgery center, patients will notice major weight loss. They will also notice loose skin, which is normal but can be off-putting. The surgeons at Tijuana Bariatrics would like to
Gastric Bypass Requirements: Are You a Candidate?
Surgical requirements are important when determining the right weight loss procedure for a patient. It ensures that only suitable patients undergo the surgery, reducing the risk of post-op complications and maximizing the benefits of the weight loss procedure. If a patient does not met the requirements for gastric bypass surgery, another bariatric procedure may be deemed more ideal. With this in mind, the team at our Tijuana, Mexico weight loss
Causes of Weight Gain After Bariatric Surgery
At Tijuana Bariatrics, we offer a range of weight loss surgeries. Bariatric surgery reduces the size of the stomach and can alter the digestive route so that obese individuals can lose a significant amount of weight in a brief amount of time. While the immediate results of bariatric surgery are nearly always effective, the long-term success of treatment varies. There are many individuals who regain weight months or years after
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 after bariatric surgery so you can reach your weight loss goals. Here, you can learn
Benefits of Medical Tourism to Tijuana, Mexico
In 2017, more than 1.4 million Americans sought medical services outside of the United States, according to the American Journal of Medicine. At Tijuana Bariatrics, we offer a wide range of bariatric surgery options. Our state-of-the-art surgical center allows patients to receive care from a board-certified surgeon at much more affordable prices than in the United States. We have advanced technology that delivers safe and affordable treatments. Read on to
Obesity-Related Health Problems
Obesity can severely impact your quality of life. A number of health conditions are associated with obesity, and losing weight can help. That is why so many people turn to weight loss surgery for help. At Tijuana Bariatrics, we have an entire team of surgeons and caregivers that are here for you. Our Tijuana, B.C., bariatric surgery practice would like to go over some of the most common health conditions
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 about your lap band removal options, the bariatric specialists of Tijuana Bariatrics in Tijuana, Mexico,
How Long Does Duodenal Switch Surgery Take?
There are many types of surgical weight loss procedures. Duodenal switch surgery is beneficial for individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 50. This procedure is less common compared to other weight loss options, but can be highly effective for the right patient. Our skilled surgical team performs this procedure at Tijuana Bariatrics in Tijuana, Mexico. Here, we will discuss how long duodenal switch surgery takes and explore the procedure in detail. About Duodenal
Tijuana Bariatrics Offers Virtual Consultations
Tijuana Bariatrics offers lower-cost bariatric surgery procedures than those offered by surgeons and hospitals in the United States. This attracts many patients to Mexico’s border where they can get high quality treatment at a fraction of the price.
But many patients don’t want to travel south of the border multiple times for several appointments. That is why we are offering virtual bariatric surgery
Gastric Sleeve for Older Patients
Obesity has a tremendous negative impact on health and your overall quality of life. Gastric sleeve surgery is a popular weight loss option for individuals who have difficulty keeping weight off. At Tijuana Bariatrics in Tijuana, MX, our doctors routinely perform gastric sleeve surgery with great success. But what about gastric sleeve for older patients? Is it safe? In this informative blog post, our team discusses this topic and explores
What Can Cause Gastric Sleeve to Fail?
Patients who visit Tijuana Bariatrics routinely achieve excellent results through gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy), an effective weight loss surgery option. There is the potential, however, that a gastric sleeve may fail. We’d like to go over the basics of these matters right now. How common is gastric sleeve failure? Gastric
Gastric Sleeve and Heartburn: Patient Information
Our leading weight loss surgery specialists serve patients at our state-of-the-art facility in Tijuana. One of the bariatric procedures that they believe in a great deal is gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy), a low maintenance, less invasive option for weight loss. Even though they feel that gastric sleeve is one
The Benefits of Traveling to Mexico for Gastric Sleeve
At Tijuana Bariatrics, we take great pride in offering patients the best possible bariatric surgery we can provide. This is why we believe so much in gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) to help promote rapid and healthy weight loss. We also believe in passing on other advantages to patients that
Avoiding Kidney Stones After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Our weight loss experts are among the leading bariatric surgeons based in Tijuana. They both believe in the effectiveness and safety of gastric sleeve sugery (sleeve gastrectomy), which promotes quick and safe weight loss. Yet gastric sleeve, like other weight loss procedures, it not without risk. We’d like to go over the