A Safe and Effective Solution for Weight Loss
What is a gastric bypass?
Gastric bypass is a type of bariatric surgery that reduces the size of your stomach and changes the way your digestive system works. The surgery involves two main steps:
- First, the surgeon creates a small pouch at the top of your stomach using staples or a band. This pouch will be your new stomach, and it can only hold about an ounce of food at a time. This means that you will feel full faster and eat less.
- Second, the surgeon cuts your small intestine and attaches it to the new stomach pouch. This bypasses the lower part of your stomach and the first part of your small intestine, where most of the calories and nutrients are absorbed. This means that your body will absorb fewer calories and nutrients from the food you eat.
By limiting the amount and type of food you can eat and reducing the absorption of calories and nutrients, gastric bypass helps you lose weight and improve your health.
How does gastric bypass surgery help with weight loss?
Gastric bypass surgery helps you lose weight by changing both your anatomy and your physiology. By creating a smaller stomach pouch, gastric bypass restricts the amount of food you can eat at one time. This reduces your calorie intake and helps you lose weight. By bypassing part of your digestive tract, gastric bypass also alters the hormonal signals that regulate your appetite, metabolism, and blood sugar levels. This helps you feel less hungry, burn more fat, and improve your insulin sensitivity.
According to several studies, gastric bypass surgery can help you lose up to 70% of your excess weight within the first year after surgery. This means that if you are 100 pounds overweight before surgery, you can expect to lose 70 pounds within a year. Gastric bypass surgery can also help you maintain your weight loss in the long term, as long as you follow a healthy diet and exercise routine.
Benefits of gastric bypass surgery
Gastric bypass surgery not only helps you lose weight but also improves your overall health and well-being. Some of the benefits of gastric bypass surgery are:
Reduced risk of obesity-related diseases
Gastric bypass surgery can lower your risk of developing serious health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, stroke, sleep apnea, fatty liver disease, kidney disease, and some types of cancer.
Improved quality of life
Gastric bypass surgery can enhance your physical, mental, and social well-being by improving your mobility, self-esteem, mood, energy levels, sexual function, and social interactions.
Increased life expectancy
Gastric bypass surgery can extend your lifespan by reducing your mortality rate from obesity-related causes.
Are you a candidate for gastric bypass surgery?
Gastric bypass surgery is not for everyone. It is a major surgical procedure that requires lifelong changes in your eating habits and lifestyle. To be eligible for gastric bypass surgery, you must meet certain criteria:
You must have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher, or a BMI of 35 or higher with at least one obesity-related condition such as diabetes or high blood pressure.
You must have tried other weight loss methods such as diet and exercise without success or with insufficient results.
You must be committed to following the post-operative guidelines given by your surgeon and nutritionist, such as eating small portions of healthy foods, taking vitamin supplements, avoiding alcohol and smoking, and exercising regularly.
You must be aware of the potential risks and complications of gastric bypass surgery, such as bleeding, infection, leakage, ulcers, hernia, bowel obstruction, dumping syndrome, malnutrition, gallstones, kidney stones, anemia, osteoporosis, hair loss, etc.
You must have realistic expectations about the outcomes of gastric bypass surgery and understand that it is not a magic solution but a tool to help you lose weight and improve your health.
If you meet these criteria, you may be a good candidate for gastric bypass surgery. However, the final decision will depend on your medical history, physical examination, and psychological evaluation by your surgeon and multidisciplinary team.
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Safe and effective gastric bypass in Tijuana
If you are looking for a safe and effective gastric bypass surgery, you should consider getting it done in Tijuana, Mexico. Tijuana is a city located just across the border from San Diego, California, and it is one of the leading destinations for medical tourism in the world. Thousands of patients from the United States, Canada, and other countries travel to Tijuana every year to get high-quality and affordable medical care, especially for weight loss surgery.
Some of the reasons why Tijuana is the perfect place to get your gastric bypass surgery are:
Cost
Gastric bypass surgery in Tijuana costs much less than in the United States or Canada. You can save up to 70% on your surgery by choosing Tijuana as your destination. The average cost of gastric bypass surgery in Tijuana is around $6,000 USD, while in the United States it can range from $15,000 to $35,000 USD. The low cost of gastric bypass surgery in Tijuana does not compromise the quality or safety of the procedure, as you will see below.
Quality
Your gastric bypass surgery is performed by highly qualified and experienced surgeons who use state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Our surgeons are certified by the Mexican Board of General Surgery and the Mexican College of Obesity Surgery and Metabolic Diseases. They also have international accreditations such as the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). Our hospitals and clinics in Tijuana are modern and comfortable, and they follow strict standards of hygiene and safety.
Convenience
Gastric bypass surgery in Tijuana is very convenient for our patients who live in the United States or Canada, as they can travel to Tijuana by car or plane in a matter of hours. Our hospitals and clinics offer transportation from the airport or border to the facility and back. We also provide accommodation, meals, and post-operative care for patients and their companions. Our staff speaks fluent English and Spanish, and they are friendly and attentive to the needs of our patients. The recovery time after gastric bypass surgery in Tijuana is usually shorter than in other countries, as we use minimally invasive techniques that reduce pain, bleeding, and scarring.
Results
Gastric bypass surgery in Tijuana has proven to be very effective in helping patients lose weight and improve their health. Our patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery report high satisfaction rates with their results and testimonials. We ensure they also enjoy the support and guidance of our surgeons and nutritionists throughout their weight loss journey.
Why choose Tijuana Obesity Care Center?
A team of experts A personalized service A safe and comfortable facility A competitive price
If you are interested in getting your gastric bypass surgery in Tijuana, you should choose Tijuana Obesity Care Center as your provider. Tijuana Obesity Care Center is a group of medical professionals who specialize in weight loss surgery and metabolic diseases. They have more than 10 years of experience in performing gastric bypass surgery and other bariatric procedures with excellent results.
Tijuana Obesity Care Center offers you:
A team of experts
The surgeons at Tijuana Obesity Care Center are Dr. D. Quetzel Rosas S., Dr. Sergio Giovanni Arias Alcaraz, Dr. Gabriela Anairam Camacho Ruiz, and Dr. Víctor Andrés Cabrera Morales. They have performed thousands of successful weight loss surgeries using advanced laparoscopic techniques. We also count with a multidisciplinary team of anesthesiologists, psychologists, nutritionists, nurses, and coordinators who provide comprehensive care for the patients before, during, and after surgery.
A personalized service
At Tijuana Obesity Care Center, you will receive a personalized service that meets your needs and expectations. You will have consultation with one of the surgeons who will evaluate your medical history, physical examination, and psychological assessment. You will also have a pre-operative evaluation with an anesthesiologist who will ensure your safety during surgery. And also, you will have a customized diet plan designed by a nutritionist who will help you prepare for surgery and follow a healthy lifestyle after surgery. We count with psychological support program that will help you cope with the emotional changes that come with weight loss surgery.
A safe and comfortable facility
Tijuana Obesity Care Center operates in one of the best hospitals in Tijuana, the Hospital Mi Doctor. This hospital is accredited by the JCI and has modern and spacious facilities that offer comfort and privacy for the patients. The hospital has a fully equipped operating room, an intensive care unit, a recovery room, and private rooms with TV, Wi-Fi, and phone. The hospital also has a cafeteria, a pharmacy, and a gift shop. The hospital is located in a safe and convenient area of Tijuana, close to the border, the airport, and the main attractions of the city.
A competitive price
Tijuana Obesity Care Center offers you a competitive price for your gastric bypass surgery that includes everything you need for a successful outcome. The price includes the surgeon’s fee, the hospital fee, the anesthesia fee, the pre-operative tests, the post-operative medication, the nutritionist consultation, the psychological support program, the transportation from the airport or border to the hospital and back, the accommodation for you and your companion, and the follow-up care program. The price does not include any hidden or extra charges. You can pay with cash, credit card, or financing options.
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Results and testimonials
In Tijuana Obesity Care Center, we have helped thousands of patients from all over the world to lose weight and improve their health with gastric bypass surgery. The results and testimonials of our patients speak for themselves. Here are some examples of what some of our patients have to say about their experience with us:
Gastric bypass surgery is a safe and effective solution for weight loss that can help you improve your health and quality of life.
If you are interested in getting your gastric bypass surgery in Tijuana, you should choose Tijuana Obesity Care Center as your provider. They have a team of experts who will provide you with personalized service, quality care, competitive price, and amazing results.
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