5 Things You Should Know About a Mexican Weight Loss Surgery
First of all, it is important to know that gastric bypass and other weight loss surgeries are known collectively as bariatric surgery, they make changes to your digestive system to help you lose weight.
Tijuana Mexico has become an important medical tourism destination, because it has many board certified bariatric surgeons that perform these surgical procedures.
Weight loss surgery has become one of the best alternatives to treat obesity along with exercise and a good diet. Although a few decades ago in Mexico there was not much talk about the subject or even in some places it was not known about its existence, today it is a well-known surgical procedure and increasingly popular for people with obesity that want a long term solution for their weight issue.
Although there are several reasons for this, one of the main ones is the fast increase in overweight and obese population in Mexico. However, not all people are candidates for this type of procedure, so it is necessary to learn more about this surgery before thinking about performing it.
There are many board certified surgeons in Mexico, who are specialized in bariatric surgery.
In the case of women who undergo this surgery and who also seek to become pregnant, they must wait at least 18 months after having performed it. It is also recommended to talk with your surgeon and OB about your pregnancy plans.
Not everyone is a candidate
Although bariatric surgery Tijuana is a popular procedure, not all patients can be candidates to perform it. To determine whether or not a patient is a candidate, several guidelines are followed with which a conclusion can be reached.
Some of the characteristics that determine if a person can have the surgery are body mass index, as well as if they have had weight loss or not, after performing specialized weight loss programs with supervision. Age and medical history are also considered, so that any inconvenience during surgery can be avoided.
Can surgery have risks?
As with any type of procedure, there are always risks, although these are different for each person. Pre-operative studies are always carried out in order to determine the patient’s health status and the way to avoid possible risks. In case the patient is in poor health, he will be advised to postpone the surgery until he is in good condition.
Weight loss also depends on the patient
The type of procedure, as well as the patient’s eating habits and exercise play a very important role during the weight loss process. For patients with adjustable gastric bands, weight loss will be a slower process during the first year than those who undergo gastric bypass usually have.
However, it is necessary to eat healthy and exercise to prevent the stomach from widening again by excess food.
After surgery
In order for your stomach and digestive system to heal properly, feeding the patient for a day or two will be avoided. In this way the chances of the wound improving quickly will be higher, after that stage the patient is given a special diet which will have to follow for a few weeks.
In the first stage of the diet, only liquids are started, after this the patient begins to consume pureed foods and, as progressing, small portions of common foods will be passed.
Medical checks
After performing the weight loss surgery, the patient must attend medical check-ups so that the doctors can monitor their health. This should be done periodically during the first months after surgery, possibly it will be asked for some studies to corroborate your health.
Depending on the case, it may be asked for laboratory tests or blood tests for proper examination.
Tips for after bariatric surgery
It is necessary to change the lifestyle. Although all weight loss surgeries can help the patient initially lose weight, they need to maintain a healthy diet and do physical activity to prevent bad habits from causing a lost weight recovery.
Changes in the body. It is very common that after losing weight quickly the patient notices excess skin, this is due to the rapid loss of fat and muscle mass. As you lose weight, dangling skin may increase, mainly in areas such as the abdomen, thighs, and buttocks.
When this happens, it is advisable to go with your doctor and talk about the several alternatives that exist in order to treat this problem. Excess skin is commonly removed through specialized surgery.
Avoid empty calories. Eliminating unhealthy foods from your refrigerator will go a long way to avoid relapsing into bad eating habits. Replacing empty calories with healthy foods will be helpful in avoiding such situations. But it is necessary to follow the diet that the doctor recommends.
Set a target. There are times when, although the patient undergoes weight surgery, his objectives are not very clear and the process to lose weight is more difficult. To prevent this from happening, it is advisable for the patient to set a healthy, realistic and desired weight as a goal so that the following months after the surgery will be easier to carry.
Don’t be embarrassed by your weight. Sometimes patients avoid medical check-ups when they start gaining weight, this is a serious mistake, if you notice an increase in weight, you should talk to the specialist. That way the doctor can give you the help you need to get back on track and continue with a healthy weight loss.
Bariatric Surgery Tijuana is a professional clinic specialized in weight loss; we have all the necessary permits requested by the Mexican government. We also have qualified doctors who at all times will provide the patient with the highest quality care and support. For us the health of the patient is first and we are with him in every step of his treatment.
