Tijuana Bariatrics Blog

Bariatric Surgery for Teens in Tijuana, Mexico

No matter your age, obesity can be difficult to deal with. While it certainly affects people physically, in multiple different ways, it can also cause negative mental and emotional side effects. In this day and age, it can be difficult for teenagers to navigate the daily pressures

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The Advantages of Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery

At Tijuana Bariatrics, we’re proud to offer patients a wide variety of surgical options. Each patient is different, so it’s important that weight loss procedures be able to address their needs specifically. The mini gastric bypass surgery has increased in popularity over the years since it’s been able to promote

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The Connection Between Obesity and Thyroid Cancer

The thyroid gland is located in the front of the neck below the Adam’s apple. This butterfly-shaped gland secretes various hormones responsible for regulating metabolism and protein synthesis. Research has found that people who are significantly overweight or obese have a higher risk of developing thyroid cancer than people of

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How Obesity Impacts Colorectal Cancer Risk

Colorectal cancer is the fourth most diagnosed cancer in America. There has been some evidence that being obese or morbidly obese can increase your risk of developing colorectal cancer. This is why so many people seek help at our Tijuana, MX weight loss surgery center. Obesity treatment through surgery can

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