Gastric Bypass Mexico
The gastric bypass Mexico is the most popular procedure of the bariatric surgeries in Tijuana, Mexico to combat in obese patients, the excess body weight they present, when it cannot be eliminated by diet and exercise. This medical treatment is characterized by the fact that the method used is a mixed type: a restrictive and malabsorptive procedure.
The gastric bypass surgery in Tijuana provides impressive results in a very short period of time. Gastric bypass Mexico, like other weight loss surgeries, is used to treat morbid obesity and the medical conditions of severe obesity through food restriction and malabsorption. This helps people with morbid obesity to reach their goals in a very short time, without the risk of rebounding (as long as the necessary care is taken), and improving their health conditions.
Unlike other weight loss surgeries in Tijuana, gastric bypass Mexico consists in reducing measures of the stomach and bypassing a portion of the small intestine. A large portion of the stomach is sectioned to minimize the amount of food intake, and the small intestine is divided and redirected to limit the access of extra calories.
This method has been improved thanks to the advances in technology, mainly because it is one of the most complex bariatric surgeries. Each bariatric surgeon can perform the gastric bypass Mexico differently, and obtain the same results. One certain thing is that through laparoscopic surgery, the effectiveness and results are higher than an open technique. This makes it possible to reduce the complication rate, the recovery time and to control the chronic diseases some patients have like diabetes, mellitus or alterations in blood pressure.
ABOUT THE PROCEDURE
Gastric bypass sleeve surgery consists of two types of procedures, a restrictive and malabsorptive.
The gastric bypass Mexico procedure enables food to bypass a small intestine section; thus, the individual will feel full more quickly, which means eating less and fewer calories. This results in dramatic weight loss.
Recovery time
The patient should be back to normal activities around six weeks after following a controlled diet but may experience changes as the body reacts to rapid weight loss in the first few months. The patient may experience some symptoms such as tiredness, aches, dry skin, thinning hair and mood changes. After three to six months the patient should feel better and these symptoms will have practically disappeared. Around two years after gastric bypass surgery Mexico the patient will have lost almost all the weight. It is important to follow all the doctor’s instructions, including rest periods and post-surgery medications for a faster recovery.
What to expect after gastric bypass surgery Mexico
It is important to clarify that the gastric bypass surgery Mexico does not remove the desire to eat, it will remain, so the patient will have to have a lot of willpower to maintain the results and start with a long-term healthy lifestyle.
Also, the patient should keep active after the operation to reduce the risk of blood clots forming, however, any abdominal or heavy exercises should be avoided for at least six weeks.
As the patient starts to lose weight after gastric bypass surgery Mexico, the body will need more protein to maintain muscle mass and maintain a healthy metabolism. So the patient should increase the amount of protein in their diet , otherwise the body will start to rely on the protein from muscles which will weaken them.
Maintaining a healthy diet, eating the indicated portions and avoiding junk food, as well as sugary drinks, is essential to maintain a healthy lifestyle and be able to better observe the results of the gastric bypass surgery Mexico, as well as maintain them in the long term.
WHO IS A CANDIDATE FOR GASTRIC BYPASS MEXICO?
There are a series of requirements that people must have to undergo this weight loss procedure in Tijuana. A bariatric doctor will evaluate the patient’s medical history to look for alterations in their health, quality of life, and physical conditions, among other things. Once this is done, the doctor can determine if this type of surgery is ideal for the patient and whether it will help him achieve his weight loss goals. Also, when the bariatric surgeon has a more profound notion of the person’s conditions, he will determine if it will be necessary to take some considerations in the intervention according to his experience to avoid risks.
These are some of the characteristics that the people who wish to undergo gastric bypass sleeve procedures to improve their quality of life must present:
In some cases, they may be eligible for one of the weight loss surgeries if their BMI is 30-34, and they have obesity related comorbidities.
ADVANTAGES OF GASTRIC BYPASS SLEEVE SURGERY
There are many reasons why gastric bypass Mexico is the best choice of weight loss surgeries for those who wish to achieve an excess weight loss through a safe process guided by specialists in Tijuana. That is why this bariatric procedure is one of the most performed in Tijuana, along with the gastric sleeve surgery, because it allows patients to lead a healthy lifestyle and change those habits that affect their health.
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