Weight loss surgery in Mexico is an effective procedure that can help people lose weight by making some changes to the organism, specifically in the digestive system. Usually, healthcare insurance does not cover this type of procedure because it is considered aesthetic, although in many cases this operation becomes necessary due to health rather than aesthetic reasons.
Unfortunately, many people have to pay for these treatments that are quite expensive in the US and cost up to $ 30,000. At Health & Wellness Bazaar, we focus on offering weight loss surgery in Mexico that will allow you to save up to 80% of the total costs of the operation and obtain the same benefits and results.
To know if a person has overweight it is necessary to see the body mass index (BMI). This metric helps understand the nutritional status of people; based on the height and weight of people, and when its calculated it will indicate if the person is underweight (<18.5), is within the established ranges (18.5 -24.9), or if the person is overweight (25-29.9) or obese (30+). This index is the first step knowing the nutritional and health condition of any person. During the last years, obesity has been a constant concern in Canada, United States and also Mexico since the percentage of people suffering from obesity has increased, which causes a large part of the population to suffer from obesity-related health problems.
Heart disease and stroke
Extra weight usually makes people have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Cholesterol is a substance that is very similar to fat, and the body needs it to produce hormones, vitamin D and other elements that are essential for the proper functioning of the body. However, when there is excess cholesterol in the blood, it can narrow or harden the arteries, which can be dangerous for one’s health, causing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, which is one of the leading causes of death. This disease includes coronary, cerebrovascular disease or peripheral arterial disease that causes severe pain in the legs.
Some of the causes that can cause elevated cholesterol are:
The good news is that losing a small amount of weight can reduce your chances of developing heart disease or a stroke. Losing 5%-10% of your weight is proven to lower the probability of developing these diseases.
Type 2 diabetes
Most people with this disease are overweight or obese. Diabetes is a life-long disease that affects the way your body handles glucose. The pancreas is responsible for creating a hormone that transforms fructose into energy. People with this disease produce this hormone, although their body does not use it as it should, and sometimes the pancreas can no longer continue producing it and blood sugar begins to increase. Sometimes this disease can go unnoticed, so we want to share some of the symptoms that can occur are: being very thirsty and irritable, peeing a lot, blurry vision, feeling tired, wounds that do not heal, yeast infections, and tingling or numbness in your hands or feet.
Cancer
Obesity increases the possibility of suffering from some types of cancer since having excessive fat tissue can produce an excess of estrogen that can cause tumors of the breast, endometrium, among others. Also, people who suffer from obesity usually have increased levels of this hormone that can cause tumors because obesity produces a state of inflammation and chronic oxidative stress. Likewise, fat cells produce hormones that can stimulate or inhibit the growth of cells.
Low levels of physical activity, poor dietary habits such as small fiber intake, high consumption of saturated fats and refined carbohydrates means that a large part of the population does not maintain a BMI of less than 25 during their lifetime, making them more prone to suffer cancer during his adult life.
Sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is a frequent and severe disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops for 10 seconds or more during sleep. Some of the most common symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea are loud snoring and repeated nighttime awakenings followed by excessive daytime sleepiness. This disorder is more common in people with excess weight and obesity, which is associated with a soft tissue of the mouth and throat. During sleep, when throat and tongue are more relaxed, this soft tissue can cause the airway to become blocked, among other factors. This disorder can lead to dangerous complications, such as cardiovascular disease, accidents, and premature death. Weight loss can improve sleep apnea, and weight loss surgery is associated with an 85% success rate considerably reducing the symptoms of this disorder.
Heart disease and stroke
Extra weight usually makes people have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Cholesterol is a substance that is very similar to fat, and the body needs it to produce hormones, vitamin D and other elements that are essential for the proper functioning of the body. However, when there is excess cholesterol in the blood, it can narrow or harden the arteries, which can be dangerous for one’s health, causing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, which is one of the leading causes of death. This disease includes coronary, cerebrovascular disease or peripheral arterial disease that causes severe pain in the legs.
Some of the causes that can cause elevated cholesterol are:
The good news is that losing a small amount of weight can reduce your chances of developing heart disease or a stroke. Losing 5%-10% of your weight is proven to lower the probability of developing these diseases.
Type 2 diabetes
Most people with this disease are overweight or obese. Diabetes is a life-long disease that affects the way your body handles glucose. The pancreas is responsible for creating a hormone that transforms fructose into energy. People with this disease produce this hormone, although their body does not use it as it should, and sometimes the pancreas can no longer continue producing it and blood sugar begins to increase. Sometimes this disease can go unnoticed, so we want to share some of the symptoms that can occur are: being very thirsty and irritable, peeing a lot, blurry vision, feeling tired, wounds that do not heal, yeast infections, and tingling or numbness in your hands or feet.
Cancer
Obesity increases the possibility of suffering from some types of cancer since having excessive fat tissue can produce an excess of estrogen that can cause tumors of the breast, endometrium, among others. Also, people who suffer from obesity usually have increased levels of this hormone that can cause tumors because obesity produces a state of inflammation and chronic oxidative stress. Likewise, fat cells produce hormones that can stimulate or inhibit the growth of cells.
Low levels of physical activity, poor dietary habits such as small fiber intake, high consumption of saturated fats and refined carbohydrates means that a large part of the population does not maintain a BMI of less than 25 during their lifetime, making them more prone to suffer cancer during his adult life.
Sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is a frequent and severe disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops for 10 seconds or more during sleep. Some of the most common symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea are loud snoring and repeated nighttime awakenings followed by excessive daytime sleepiness. This disorder is more common in people with excess weight and obesity, which is associated with a soft tissue of the mouth and throat. During sleep, when throat and tongue are more relaxed, this soft tissue can cause the airway to become blocked, among other factors. This disorder can lead to dangerous complications, such as cardiovascular disease, accidents, and premature death. Weight loss can improve sleep apnea, and weight loss surgery is associated with an 85% success rate considerably reducing the symptoms of this disorder.
You are a candidate for a weight loss surgery in Mexico if your body mass index is over 30, you have a serious weight-related health problem, and you are between 15 to 54 years old.
What results can I expect from a weight loss surgery in Mexico?
Performing surgery to lose weight in Mexico has a large number of benefits. For example, the prices are lower because the salaries, materials and other costs are less expensive in Mexico, which allows the prices to be more competitive and at the same time you will have the attention of specialized and certified doctors.
Our team of doctors is made up of committed, talented and experienced professionals. Our bariatric surgeons are fully accredited, they were trained in prestigious medical institutions, and they conduct medical research, publications, and also participate in conferences that allow them to continue to learn about the latest treatments and technologies. Also, our doctors are active members of the Academic Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery; and in the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Finally, our surgeons have proven track record of success and board certified.
Our packages are complete, so you only have to worry about packing your suitcase and seeing us at the airport. Sometimes visiting a new country can be a bit stressful and more so if you do not speak the language. For this reason, our packages include the attention since you arrive at the airport to make this process easier. Our doctors speak English so you can express all your concerns or fears that you might have; they are empathetic people who will guide you throughout the process so that you feel accompanied and calm. Besides, we include psychological evaluations since sometimes losing large amounts of weight can be a shock for some people so you will not be alone and you will have a whole team of professionals supporting you.
The process does not end when you leave the hospital or clinic, we are committed to our patients so we will continue with the post-operative consultations that can be by phone, Skype or via Go-To-Meeting so we can see your progress, and you can share your doubts and feelings that will allow us to give you a complete follow-up. Finally, we want this change to be long term and that you can enjoy a better quality of life so we will also share with you a plan so that you can reach or maintain your weight and meet the weight goals in the short, medium and long term.
Our prices includes: airport pick-up and drop-off, on-site transportation, pre-operative tests, all treatment related materials, surgeon's and anesthesiologist fee, personalized counseling and support during the process, psychological and physical evaluations before and after surgery, short-term and long-term nutritional and diet plan, post-operative consultations and a program to maintain weight-loss goals.
At Health & Wellness Bazaar we are committed to the health and satisfaction of our patients. Start a new life where you feel happy and full of energy so that you can achieve all your dreams in the company of your loved ones.
Undergoing weight-loss surgery with our doctors is as easy as booking a vacation through a high-end concierge service. Our Physician Advisory Committee has already done all the vetting and credentialing of our physicians so you don’t have to worry about verifying the training and experience of any doctor, with us you only have to focus on where you would like to travel for surgery and we take care of the rest.
At Health & Wellness Bazaar we have developed a patient-centric approach to medicine and our experienced team is here to guide you every step of the way. From start to finish you will be in constant communication with your Care Manager and Patient Coordinator to assist you in anything you may need.
Below are the simple steps to undergo a bariatric surgery procedure with our physicians:
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