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If you are struggling with obesity and you want to transform your body and health, you have come to the right place.
At Tijuana Obesity Care Center,
we have a team of certified surgeons who specialize in weight loss surgeries. We offer safe, effective, and affordable procedures that can help you lose a significant amount of weight and improve your quality of life.
We have more than 10 years of experience in performing weight loss surgeries, such as gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass, and revisional bariatric surgery. Also, work with accredited hospitals, state-of-the-art equipment, advanced technology, and highly trained staff to ensure your safety and satisfaction.
We also provide comprehensive and personalized care for our patients, from the initial consultation to the postoperative follow-up. We also offer transportation, accommodation, nutrition, and psychological support to make your experience as comfortable and convenient as possible.
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Don’t wait any longer and take the first step towards your new life. Contact us today and schedule your consultation with one of our surgeons.
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One of the best ways to see the amazing results that bariatric surgery can offer is to look at some before and after photos of our patients. These photos show how much weight they have lost and how much their appearance and health have improved after their surgery.
You can also read some testimonials from our patients who share their stories and experiences with bariatric surgery. They tell us how bariatric surgery has changed their lives for the better, how they feel more confident and happier, have more energy and mobility, and many health problems.
We are very proud of our patients and their achievements. We invite you to browse through our gallery of before and after photos and testimonials and get inspired by their success.
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Our Bariatric Surgery Procedures
Bariatric surgery can help you lose a significant amount of weight and lower your risk of obesity-related diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, sleep apnea, arthritis, or cancer.
There are different types of bariatric surgery procedures that can be performed depending on your individual needs, goals, preferences, and medical conditions. Some of the most common types of bariatric surgery procedures are:
Gastric Sleeve
This procedure involves removing about 80% of your stomach and leaving a narrow tube or sleeve that can hold about 3 to 5 ounces of food. This reduces your food intake and lowers the levels of ghrelin, a hormone that stimulates hunger.
Gastric Bypass
This procedure involves creating a small pouch from the upper part of your stomach and connecting it to the lower part of your small intestine. This reduces your food intake and malabsorbs calories and nutrients. It also alters the levels of hormones that regulate your appetite, metabolism, blood sugar, and fat storage.
Mini Gastric Bypass
This procedure involves creating a small pouch from the upper part of your stomach and connecting it to a loop of your small intestine. This reduces your food intake and malabsorbs calories and nutrients. It is similar to gastric bypass but simpler and faster to perform.
Revisional Bariatric Surgery
This procedure involves modifying or repairing a previous weight loss surgery to achieve better outcomes, improve health, or correct problems. It can be done by reducing the size of the stomach pouch, adjusting the gastric band, or converting to a different type of surgery.
At Tijuana Obesity Care Center, we offer all these types of bariatric surgery procedures at affordable prices and with excellent results.
Benefits of bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery can offer many benefits for patients who are struggling with obesity and related diseases. Some of these benefits are:
Weight loss
Bariatric surgery can help patients lose a significant amount of weight in a relatively short period of time. The amount of weight loss depends on the type of procedure, the patient’s starting weight, and the patient’s adherence to the postoperative guidelines and lifestyle changes. However, on average, patients can expect to lose 50% to 80% of their excess weight within the first year after surgery.
Health improvement
Bariatric surgery can help patients improve their health conditions or prevent complications related to obesity, such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, sleep apnea, arthritis, or cancer. Bariatric surgery can lower blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, and inflammation levels. It can also improve insulin sensitivity, cardiac function, respiratory function, joint mobility, and immune system. Bariatric surgery can also reduce the need for medications or even reverse some diseases.
Quality of life improvement
Bariatric surgery can help patients improve their quality of life by enhancing their self-esteem, confidence, mood, energy, sleep, and social relationships. Bariatric surgery can also reduce depression, anxiety, stress, and stigma associated with obesity. Bariatric surgery can also increase the patient’s productivity, performance, and satisfaction at work or school.
However, bariatric surgery also has some risks and challenges that patients need to be aware of. Some of these are:
Complications
Bariatric surgery has a low complication rate compared to other major surgeries. However, some complications may still occur during or after the procedure, such as leakage, bleeding, infection, hernia, stricture (narrowing of the opening), fistula (abnormal connection between organs), ulcer, gastritis, reflux, dumping syndrome (rapid emptying of the stomach), bowel obstruction, nutritional deficiencies, or gallstones.
Recovery
Bariatric surgery requires a recovery period that may vary depending on the type of procedure and the patient’s condition. Patients may experience some pain, discomfort, swelling, bruising, or nausea after the surgery . Patients may also need to follow a liquid or pureed diet for several weeks after the surgery. Patients may also need to take some medications or supplements to prevent or treat complications or deficiencies.
Lifestyle changes
Bariatric surgery requires lifelong changes in the patient’s lifestyle to maintain the weight loss and health benefits. Patients need to follow a healthy and balanced diet that is low in calories, fat, sugar, and carbohydrates and high in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Patients also need to avoid overeating, snacking, grazing (eating small amounts throughout the day), skipping meals, drinking carbonated beverages or alcohol, or eating fast food or junk food. Patients also need to exercise regularly and moderately to increase their metabolism and muscle mass. Patients also need to monitor their weight and health regularly and seek medical attention if they notice any problems.
Meet our Board Certified Surgeons
One of the most important factors that determine the success and safety of bariatric surgery is the surgeon who performs it. You need a surgeon who is qualified and experienced in performing bariatric surgery and help you make an informed decision.
That is why you should choose our board-certified surgeons at Tijuana Obesity Care Center for your bariatric surgery in Tijuana. Our surgeons are certified by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO), and the Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery (AMCE). They are also members of the Mexican Council of General Surgery and the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
Our surgeons have more than 10 years of experience in performing weight loss surgeries.
Dr. Giovanni Arias
Bariatric Surgeon
Professional ID: 10472204
Surgeon ID: 12422914
Dr. Daniel Rosas
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgeon
Professional ID: 6335710
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Testimonials
One of the best ways to see the amazing results that bariatric surgery can offer is to hear from our patients who have undergone this procedure. They share their stories and experiences with bariatric surgery at Tijuana Obesity Care Center.
We are very proud of our patients and their achievements. We invite you to read some testimonials from our patients who have had bariatric surgery at Tijuana Obesity Care Center.
Come to Tijuana for your weight loss surgery!
If you are looking for a safe and affordable option for bariatric surgery, you may want to consider coming to Tijuana, Mexico for your procedure. Tijuana is a city near the US-Mexico border that has become a popular destination for medical tourism, especially for bariatric surgery. There are many advantages, such as:
Lower cost
The cost of bariatric surgery in Tijuana is significantly lower than in the US or Canada. You can save up to 70% on your procedure without compromising quality or safety. The lower cost is due to the lower cost of living, lower taxes, lower salaries, and lower overhead expenses in Mexico.
Convenience
The convenience of traveling to Tijuana is another advantage of coming to Tijuana for surgery. You can easily reach Tijuana by car, bus, or plane from most cities in the US or Canada. And can have your procedure done in a short time frame, usually within a week or less, depending on your surgeon’s availability and your medical clearance.
High quality
The quality of bariatric surgery in Tijuana is comparable or even superior to that in the US or Canada. You can find accredited hospitals, state-of-the-art equipment, advanced technology, and highly trained surgeons who specialize in bariatric surgery. Many of these surgeons have international certifications, memberships, and affiliations.
Travel experience
The travel experience is a bonus of coming to Tijuana for bariatric surgery. You can take advantage of your trip to explore a new culture, visit historical sites, enjoy natural scenery, taste local cuisine, shop for souvenirs.
Personalized attention
The attention you receive in Tijuana is more personalized and friendly than in the US or Canada. You can have direct contact with your surgeon before, during, and after your procedure, can also enjoy a comfortable and private recovery in a hotel or recovery house with 24/7 medical assistance and transportation services.
Do I qualify for a bariatric surgery?
Bariatric surgery is not for everyone. It is a serious and irreversible procedure that requires careful evaluation and preparation. To qualify for bariatric surgery, you need to meet certain criteria that determine your eligibility and suitability for the procedure.
Some of the criteria that you need to meet are:
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI is a measure of your body fat based on your height and weight. To qualify for bariatric surgery, you need to have a BMI of 40 or higher, or a BMI of 35.
Medical history
You need to have a complete and accurate medical history that includes your current and past health conditions, medications, allergies, surgeries, and treatments. You also need to have a physical examination that evaluates your vital signs, blood tests, electrocardiogram (EKG), chest X-ray, abdominal ultrasound, endoscopy (EGD), and other tests as needed.
Lifestyle changes
You need to be willing and able to make lifelong changes in your lifestyle after bariatric surgery. Follow a healthy and balanced diet that is low in calories, fat, sugar, and carbohydrates and high in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. You also need to exercise regularly and moderately to increase your metabolism and muscle mass.
Reasons to visit Tijuana Obesity Care Center
Experience Quality Attention Results
If you are looking for a safe and affordable option for bariatric surgery, you may want to visit Tijuana Obesity Care Center we’re a group of doctors specialized in weight loss surgeries who offer high-quality services at affordable prices in Tijuana, Mexico.
There are many reasons why you should visit us for your bariatric surgery, such as:
Experience
We have more than 10 years of experience in performing weight loss surgeries, such as gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass, and revisional bariatric surgery. We have performed thousands of successful procedures and helped many patients achieve their weight loss goals and improve their health.
Quality
We work with accredited hospitals, state-of-the-art equipment, advanced technology, and highly trained staff to ensure your safety and satisfaction. Our surgeons are internationally certified, and they are also members of the Mexican Council of General Surgery.
Attention
We offer comprehensive and personalized care for our patients, from the initial consultation to the postoperative follow-up. And provide if needed, transportation, accommodation, nutrition, and psychological support to make your experience as comfortable and convenient as possible.
Results
We are committed to providing you with the best results possible. With each of our patients we monitor their progress and provide with postoperative support and guidance to ensure their safety and satisfaction.