If you are thinking about bariatric surgery you are in the right place, there are lot’s of procedures and you may be thinking, “which one is the right for me?”, please, don’t panic, Mexicali Bariatric Center is here to help you in this beautiful process. These are our procedures, please take a look to each of them, that way it would be easier for you to decide.
Gastric Bypass
The Gastric Bypass is one of the most popular surgeries, it’s quite easy because most of the time it performed laparoscopically and the stomach is separated in two. This surgery is perfect for people with diabetes, slow metabolism, limited mobility. You should considerate you won’t be able to work for about 2 weeks.
The Gastric Bypass is one of the most popular surgeries, it’s quite easy because most of the time it performed laparoscopically and the stomach is separated in two. This surgery is perfect for people with diabetes, slow metabolism, limited mobility. You should considerate you won’t be able to work for about 2 weeks.
Gastric Band
Gastric Band or Lap Band is a less popular option because most of the people don’t like the idea of having a rubber band in their stomach. It’s a safe procedure for people under 30 years.
Gastric Band or Lap Band is a less popular option because most of the people don’t like the idea of having a rubber band in their stomach. It’s a safe procedure for people under 30 years.
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy also known as Gastric Sleeve is the perfect procedure for people that don’t want to have foreign objects in their body. In this surgery the stomach is decreased. This surgery is good for almost every person that really want to lose weight, you won’t be able to work about 2-3 weeks.
Duodenal Switch Surgery
Duodenal switch combines two surgical techniques: restrictive and malabsorptive. Duodenal is one of the most popular surgeries because you consume less food than normally, but it is still more than with other weight loss surgeries. If you have a body mass index greater than 40, you may be a candidate for this surgery at Mexicali Bariatric Center. If you have heart failures or sleep apnea this may be a risky surgery, but please ask our experts.
Obalon Gastric Balloon
For people with a body mass index (BMI) of 27 or above, you may not need a surgery, Obalon it’s actually a balloon inside your stomach with the purpose of reducing appetite by taking up space. You don’t need to pass a ballon, a patient only needs to ingest a capsule which is used to inflate it once it enters the stomach. The balloon will be remove months later and this will act to educate the patients about portion size. One of the things to consider is that this may not be a lifetime procedure and the patient needs to commit even more.
No matter what procedure you are going to have, there are one super important thing you need to know: this is a lifetime commitment, you would need to change your lifestyle, habits, etc. Despite what many people think, bariatric treatment is not an “easy way out”. Complying with the many requirements can be very difficult,especially when you’re just getting used to the new routine. Plus, it can be tempting to slip back into your old habits as time goes on. Remember: you are going to change your life forever.
If you are sure you want to make this commitment with you, with your body and you want to change your life forever, please give us a call or visit our website, Mexicali Bariatric Center is going to be with you in this process.
