“You look fantastic! How could you lose all that weight and be so healthy? What’s your secret?!” Have you asked someone that question? Think for a moment that it is you to whom they are asking the question. How would that feel? No doubt, it would make you feel thrilled and enthusiastic about your weight loss journey! Continue reading to discover the secret behind thousands of success stories of those who have lost weight safely and permanently thanks to Mexico Bariatric Center.
Health & Wellness Bazaar is a leading provider of Medical tourism Mexico. What drives us the opportunity to allow our patients the opportunity to receive high-quality treatment compared to the best medical centers in the US but at a much lower cost and without being on a waiting list. Our success rate is remarkably high because we have the best-certified surgeons and medical staff at the world’s most thriving medical destinations in Mexico, particularly in Tijuana.
What makes this the perfect destination for medical tourism? On one side, it is only a short flight away or, for many, a nice short road trip away. It is located only 17 miles away from San Diego, California. On the other hand, and perhaps the most important, thanks to its advanced infrastructure, such as an international airport, malls, and 5-star hotels, Tijuana has become one of the best destinations for Medical Tourism. Every year, thousands of patients come here to undergo bariatric and plastic surgery in Mexico.
Let us walk you through the path towards a successful and permanent weight loss surgery in Mexico. You will be able to find the answer to the following questions.
Mexico Bariatric Center: What is weight loss surgery?
Weight loss surgery, another term for bariatric surgery, is an option that the best obesity specialists and experts say is too often ignored or dismissed. However, it is the only option that practically 100% of the time works to help overweight or obese people lose a lot of weight quickly, and, at the same time, it can dramatically make some chronic conditions disappear.
Dr. Laurie K. Twells, a clinical epidemiologist at the Memorial University of Newfoundland, said in an interview with the New York Times that Bariatric surgery is probably the most effective intervention we have in health care. This statement is based on her experience with severely obese patients. Also, there has been a detailed analysis of the best studies done recently, which demonstrates that weight-loss surgery such as gastric sleeve Mexico, can reverse the increasingly adverse effects of being obese on a person’s health and quality of life, a sad fact we see too often.
Dr. Twells also said that she has not come across a patient who would not recommend it. Most of them say they wish they had not waited so long to do it. The main reason why they feel like that is that the vast majority of patients who undergo weight loss surgery at Mexico Bariatric Center have spent many years trying — and failing — to lose weight and keep it off. However, that is not the result of a lack of willpower or self-control. There are other factors beyond their control. Some of them have to do with family genetics or other medical conditions.
Mexico Bariatric Center: What are the different options for weight surgery?
Weight loss surgery in Mexico enables a person to lose weight in two main forms:
- Restriction. These types of procedures are performed to limit the amount of food the stomach can hold physically. As a result, the number of calories a person can intake is severely limited. An average person’s stomach can hold about 3 pints of food. With this type of bariatric surgery, the stomach may at first hold as little as an ounce. However, later that could stretch to 2 or 3 ounces. The simple rule is this: the smaller the stomach, the less food a person eats. The less a person eats, the more pounds a person can lose.
- Malabsorption. When these types of procedures are performed to shorten or bypass part of the small intestine. As a result, there is a remarkable reduction in the number of calories and nutrients the body absorbs.
The most common types of weight-loss surgery are gastric bypass gastric sleeve Mexico. How do they work?
- During a gastric sleeve Mexico, a portion of the stomach is separated and removed. What remains of the stomach is formed into a tube-like structure. Thus, the smaller stomach cannot hold as much food. Besides, it produces less of the appetite-regulating hormone ghrelin, which reduces the desire to eat. A sleeve gastrectomy procedure does not affect the absorption of calories and nutrients in the intestines.
- During gastric bypass, the surgeon will create a small pouch on the top part of the stomach. Granted, since the pouch, or bag, is the only part of the stomach that receives food, it severely limits the amount that a person can eat and drink at one time without any discomfort, such as feeling extremely full. This procedure combines the restrictive and malabsorptive methods mentioned above.
- For adjustable gastric banding, laparoscopic surgery is performed with small incisions in the upper abdomen. Then, the surgeon places an adjustable band around the top part of the stomach. The band can be adjusted with a balloon around it that can add or remove fluid through a port strategically placed under the abdomen’s skin. However, this bariatric procedure is becoming obsolete due to complications and infection risks in the short and long terms.
Mexico Bariatric Center: How can I choose the right weight loss surgery for me?
Of course, every person is different, and many factors must be considered. Since it is your body, you and your bariatric surgeon are the best qualified to choose which weight loss surgery in Mexico is best for you. Consider, for example, the following factors.
- Have a clear objective of how much weight you want to lose.
Bariatric patients that undergo gastric bypass can lose an average of 70 percent of their excess weight, losing around 8-15 pounds a month in the first year after their bariatric procedure. On the other hand, those who choose gastric sleeve Mexico can lose about 60 percent in 12-18 months. However, very frequently, it has been seen that when the patient follows the suggestions and follow-up on the treatment, he or she can lose up to 100% of the excess body weight! Finally, most patients lose an average of 50 percent of their excess weight for the adjustable gastric band, but gradually over a more extended period.
- Who is eligible?
The most eligible candidates for a gastric sleeve procedure are those who have a body mass index (BMI) of 35 to 40. In other words, a gastric sleeve is perfect for patients with 100 pounds or more over their ideal weight. Sometimes, people who are too overweight to go for gastric bypass surgery are also recommended to undergo sleeve gastrectomy. Of course, there are exceptions.
For gastric bypass, a person typically has a BMI of 40 or more and has a debilitating obesity-related issue such as type-2 diabetes or hypertension. This procedure is generally recommended to those patients who are in urgent need to lose weight. Learn what your BMI is with our calculator.
- Recovery
When it comes to gastric sleeve Mexico, the recovery after the procedure involves both short-term and long-term efforts on the patients’ part. After bariatric surgery, patients are discharged from the hospital after 1-2 days. Some patients experience soreness in the stomach for a week or two after the procedure. However, the discomfort is reduced with prescribed pain medications, but the pain is nothing major and goes away within a few days.
Of course, after any weight-loss surgery, the most significant part of recovery is re-learning how to eat. Our world-class bariatric surgeons and nutritionists will give you a detailed meal-eating guide and diet to follow after the surgery.
Patients who undergo gastric bypass need to stay in the hospital for about 1-2 days as well. However, the surgeon may require a more extended stay if there were any complications during bariatric surgery. Once the patient is discharged, he is required to start a liquid-only diet and gradually transition to solid foods. Of course, your surgeon will give you detailed instructions about how long you will continue with a liquid diet.
After 3-5 weeks following the weight-loss surgery, patients can get back to their normal activities. They can expect to feel changes in their bowel movements and digestive system. The doctor and nutritionist will also prescribe supplements for essential vitamins and minerals, depending on the patient and type of procedure.
- Other factors.
Gastric sleeve is a less invasive procedure. This is a factor many consider when choosing this procedure instead of gastric bypass and gastric band, which are more invasive and complicated. The reason is simple; gastric sleeve surgery involves reducing the size of the stomach and nothing else.
The most significant positive factor of Gastric Bypass is that it helps patients lose weight more quickly and reduces faster the effects of obesity-related medical conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea.
Mexico Bariatric Center: What are the benefits of weight loss surgery in Mexico?
We understand that overweight and obese people struggle with more than numbers on a scale. Every day, they put up a fight with their health and other social difficulties. Therefore, look at the following advantages and benefits of Mexico Bariatric Center.
- Health benefits
When a person undergoes bariatric surgery at Mexico Bariatric Center, he will experience many undeniable medical benefits. Look and the following list of improvements of a patient’s health and judge for yourself if those benefits are something to look forward to after weight loss surgery:
- Normalizes blood sugar
- Normalizes blood pressure and blood lipid levels
- Cures sleep apnea.
- Type 2 diabetes goes into remission (most patients do not develop it ever again)
- Prevents the life-threatening damages caused by hypertension or heart disease
- Prevents many forms of cancer
- Normalized hormone levels in both men and women
- Increases fertility
Moreover, studies have shown that significant metabolic benefits persist in patients who lose weight after bariatric surgery.
Breathing problems are also the source of many other issues. However, when sleeping apnea vanishes, so do its effects. Some of them are high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, memory loss, impotence, and headaches. Furthermore, sleep apnea may be responsible for job impairment and motor vehicle crashes.
Finally, the ghrelin hormone makes the pancreas release more insulin and makes people feel satiated quicker.
- Mexico Bariatric Center: Waiting times, Communication and Language
Regardless of the type of bariatric surgery you want to get, you should know that in the US, this process (from consultation to surgery) could take at least four months to complete, and it could take even more depending on your medical eligibility and insurance coverage.
One common fear about going to another country for medical treatment is communication and language. However, this is not an issue in Tijuana and at Mexico Bariatric Center. Since it is so close to the US and many Mexicans have learned English, you will be able to interact with the majority of people and staff. It is essential for Health & Wellness Bazaar that there is never miscommunication or misunderstanding. We will provide all documentation related to the procedure, doctor credentials, clinic facilities, and costs in your language.
At Health & Wellness Bazaar, we believe in direct interaction between the patients and providers. Therefore, we ensure that our patients can clearly communicate with their doctors, medical staff, and other service providers.
- Mexico Bariatric Center: Surgeons & Medical Staff
No matter if you are undergoing a complex or a simple procedure, we understand how important it is to trust your medical team. Therefore, we ensure that you receive treatment from highly qualified and awarded board-certified doctors. We are proud to have with us the most experienced and accomplished surgeons.
You can read about our medical team at the different locations here. Without any doubt, you can be sure that you are placing your health and future quality of life in the appropriate hands with us.
Mexico Bariatric Center: How much does weight loss surgery cost?
This question is in the minds of most patients. Interestingly, the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery has clearly stated that bariatric surgery reduces the patient’s average annual healthcare costs by nearly 30 percent or more. The reason? Thanks to improved health and quality of life, they do not have to deal with obesity-related problems, thus reducing the cost dramatically. Besides, thanks to increased energy and good health, their productivity at the workplace improved dramatically every year.
In the US, less than 1 percent who would qualify for bariatric surgery are actually receiving such a treatment. Even though the vast majority of those patients have health coverage, their insurance companies and many Medicaid programs make it impossible for most people to get it. Sadly, they demand that they already have several obesity-related health conditions and take a large number of medications to control them. Moreover, they are not eligible if they have pre-existing conditions before acquiring their medical insurance.
Thankfully, Medical tourism Mexico has given a successful way out to an increasing number of those patients. In this part of Mexico, patients can have their weight loss surgery performed successfully for less than one-third of the overall cost of what they would typically pay in their home country. For instance, in Canada, gastric sleeve surgery costs between 15,000 and 20,000 Canadian Dollars. In the US, prices range from USD 16,000 to 27,000. Moreover, additional medical supplies and treatments would add about $2,500 to $3,000 to the final cost.
All Medical tourism Mexico packages at Health & Wellness Bazaar include:
- Surgeon’s fee
- Anesthesiologist’s fee
- The fee of other attending surgeons, doctors, and assistants
- Overall costs of the surgical facility
- Pre-op lab tests and diagnostics
- Pre- and post-operative medications
- Nutrition consultation before and after the bariatric surgery
- Overnight hospital stay, if needed
- Follow-up care and consultation
- Ground transportation to and from the airport
- Accommodation in a high-quality, comfortable hotel
Look at more information and details of the options we offer for payments and financing your treatments.
Mexico Bariatric Center: Plastic surgery after weight loss
We have discussed so far that weight loss surgery in Tijuana is effective and successful. However, after losing a lot of weight so fast, patients are left with loose, heavy skin folds and want to know what can be done. Plastic surgery in Mexico can remove that the extra skin and, at the same time, improve the shape of your abdomen, arms, thighs, breasts, buttocks, and face.
Let us consider some of the many types of plastic surgery in Mexico that will help you gain a firmer shape after bariatric surgery, which will finalize your amazing new body appearance.
- Mexico Bariatric Center: Tummy tuck
This plastic surgery after weight loss is also called abdominoplasty. It is a procedure that ensures that the excess fat and skin in the abdomen are removed. Usually, its purpose is to restore any weakened muscles and create a smoother, firmer abdominal area. However, this is a perfect solution for bariatric patients since it resolves any issues with sagging skin and weakened muscles in the abdominal area. A full or partial abdominoplasty will create a more toned and sculpted abdomen along with smooth contours around the waist.
- Mexico Bariatric Center: Liposuction
Many American patients have realized that with a liposuction procedure, they acquire the same or even higher quality standards and care as in the top hospitals, but at a much affordable price in Mexico. With the increase of medical tourism abroad, the procedure has become quite reasonable so that anyone can avail of such treatments. In first-world countries, the estimated cost of liposuction surgery is from $3,500 and $5,200 approximately. Whereas in Medical tourism Mexico, it costs around $1500.
Liposuction is one of the most versatile and customizable cosmetic surgery procedures to reduce stubborn fat pockets in targeted areas and create enhanced contours. Thanks to liposuction, many have achieved slimmer and youthful-looking contours.
- Mexico Bariatric Center: Mommy Makeover
Mommy Makeover includes a variety of cosmetic surgeries for our dear mothers. Naturally, they must go through different body changes after giving birth. Women who chose these procedures have found that they can regain their natural pre-birth complexion and feel good about themselves as a result.
Therefore, the plastic surgeon can perform multiple procedures such as tummy tuck, breast lift, liposuction, and lower body lift using standard incisions to achieve overall esthetic results. Some of the procedures include skin lifts at various areas of the body, as well as breast lifting and liposuction.
Mexico Bariatric Center: Steps to take to undergo a successful weight loss surgery
Following through with a decision to have weight loss surgery in Mexico can seem daunting, but when you choose Health & Wellness Bazaar, you will have access to the most skilled and qualified surgeons and medical team. Just follow these simple steps:
Step 1.- Contact us to get information and a quote about the best weight loss options and plastic surgery.
Step 2.- Schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced and accomplished doctors.
Step 3.- Together with our team, plan for your next affordable medical treatment according to your individual needs and wants.
Step 4.– Let the successful journey begin! Start your trip to Mexico, where we will ensure that everything is smooth and comfortable for you every step of the way.
“You look fantastic! How could you lose all that weight and be so healthy? What’s your secret?!” Very soon, you can be the next person to answer this question! Contact us now at Call us today at (858) 779-2552 or email us at [email protected].
