Tijuana Bariatrics Blog
Mini Gastric Bypass Diet: A Week-by-Week Guide
A mini gastric bypass can help those who struggle with their weight shed excess pounds with fewer incisions and less time in surgery. Although a mini gastric bypass is less invasive than a traditional bypass, patients must be prepared to make changes to their diet immediately after surgery, throughout recovery, and
Is Medical Tourism Safe?
It’s not surprising that America leads the world in concerns regarding medical tourism safety. Americans travel abroad for health services more than residents of any other country quite simply because they have the most expensive care system in the world. Medical tourism helps patients limit the cost of their surgery
Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, or Lap Band?
Excess weight is often more than a cosmetic concern. Individuals who are classified as medically or morbidly obese are likely to suffer from health problems or be at higher risk of conditions including heart disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes.
Weight loss improves a person’s
Clinical Indicators of Gastric Band Failure and Revision Options
Adjustable gastric band surgery, commonly known as LAP-BAND, was once a standard weight loss procedure. However, in modern bariatric practice, clinical data has shown a significant rate of long-term complications, including device displacement and erosion. At Tijuana Bariatrics, our medical specialists now primarily focus on the management of these legacy