Gastric Bypass Surgery In Tijuana, Mexico
If you are overweight and diet and exercise have not helped you achieve a healthy weight, gastric bypass surgery can help you lose and maintain weight, leaving you free to do all of the things you want to in life. Gastric bypass surgery is also known as Roux-en-Y (roo-en-wy) and is generally considered the “Gold Standard” of bariatric surgery by experienced bariatric surgeons.
The procedure reduces the size of your stomach by forming a small pouch from your stomach, which is attached to the small intestine. As it takes less food to fill the pouch, you will feel fuller quicker and consume fewer calories. The resulting weight loss is generally between 70 and 80% of your excess weight through time — on average, you will lose around 60% of your excess weight in the first year after surgery. Gastric bypass surgery is normally performed if you have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or over and is highly recommended if you suffer from acid reflux.
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Gastric bypass, also known as Roux-en-Y (roo-en-wy), is a common type and considered as the “Gold Standard” of bariatric surgery. The procedure involves forming a small pouch from the stomach and attaching it to the small intestine. Food no longer absorbs in certain parts of the stomach and small intestine. As a result, your body does not get all of the calories from your food.
The resulting weight loss, typically dramatic, reduces comorbidities. Gastric Bypass Surgery is great for patients with a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 35+ and is highly recommended for patients that are suffering from acid reflux. Patients lose about 60% excess weight in the first year after surgery.
Gastric Bypass Surgery In Mexico With BSB
Gastric bypass surgery in Tijuana, Mexico, is safe and affordable. When you have weight loss surgery in Mexico with BSB, you’ll get top-tier medical attention like no other. In our state-of-the-art facilities and using cutting-edge technology, our experienced medical team will make sure you’re taken care of!
Our experienced board-certified surgeons will perform your gastric bypass surgery in Mexico at a fully equipped modern hospital. After surgery, you will stay in the hospital to recover for one to two nights. Prior to your discharge multiple tests and checks are performed to ensure everything has gone well.
How Does Gastric Bypass Surgery Work?
Your stomach is divided into two parts, a smaller top portion (pouch) and a larger lower part (remnant pouch). The bypassed stomach no longer stores or digests food.When you eat, food will enter your new pouch, which is around 80% smaller than your previous stomach size. It then passes into the small intestine, bypassing the upper section. This reduces the amount of fat and calories you absorb from the foods you eat. However, it also reduces the vitamins and minerals you absorb from food.
- Your “new, smaller stomach” will feel fuller faster with less food.
- It limits the calories and dietary fat your body absorbs from food.
- It eliminates the part of your stomach that produces ghrelin (a hunger hormone), helping to suppress your appetite.
- It boosts your leptin levels, producing a feeling of fullness.
- It reverses metabolic syndrome caused by obesity.
Weight Loss Expectations From Gastric Bypass Surgery
Like any other weight-loss surgery procedure, the amount of weight you will lose depends on multiple factors, including diet, exercise, lifestyle, and your overall commitment. Studies show that patients who follow their nutritional plans lose up to 60% of their excess weight within the first year.
As your weight decreases, your health will also likely improve. Gastric bypass surgery may improve conditions frequently associated with obesity, resulting in an overall improvement in quality of life and an increased life expectancy.
Advantages And Disadvantages Of Gastric Bypass Surgery
In addition to the reduced cost of having your gastric bypass surgery in Mexico, losing weight after your procedure will reduce the risks of various weight-related health issues, including:
- A gastric bypass is a more difficult operation with a higher risk of complication. However, BSB surgeons are highly skilled and experienced at performing this procedure.
- You will need to adhere to a diet and monitoring, and take vitamin and mineral supplements, as your pouch will not absorb as many vitamins and minerals from food.
- You have a higher risk of developing ulcers, especially if you smoke or take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen.
- It may cause “dumping syndrome” — a feeling of nausea after eating or drinking, particularly sweets.
How Gastric Bypass Surgery Is Performed
On average, gastric bypass surgery takes around 90 minutes. To make sure you are comfortable and pain-free during your surgery, a general anesthetic is administered, which means you will not be conscious or aware of the procedure. If you have never had a general anesthetic, it is like going into a deep sleep, and you will wake up in a recovery area when the operation is complete.
At BSB, your safety is always our top priority. We provide a list of suggested tests to be completed before you travel. The day before your bariatric surgery in Mexico, you’ll have a series of pathology tests and an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) to check for any heart conditions.
The BSB weight loss surgery process is carefully planned to ensure you are fit and ready for your weight loss surgery when you arrive in Mexico. Following your procedure, you will be cared for by an experienced medical team. Before being discharged, your surgeon and medical team will review your condition and perform several leak tests to ensure the procedure has gone as planned.
You don’t have to worry about sacrificing quality care here; it truly is equal to or better than what would be provided back home stateside.
To make it as easy as possible for you to access bariatric surgery, we can assist you with financing options to spread the cost of your procedure. Don’t wait to find out if you are eligible — start your journey today to a healthier, happier you.
