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

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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

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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

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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

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