Simple Hydration Tips After Bariatric Surgery
The gastric bypass and gastric sleeve procedures work wonders at helping patients lose a lot of weight very quickly. It’s expected that a patient will lose around 50% of their excess weight within one year of receiving the surgery. The way bariatric surgery works is, in a nutshell, by making it very hard for the […]
How Overweight Do You Have To Be For Lap Band Surgery?
Bariatric surgeries have existed since the 1960s and since then have become one of the best ways for chronically obese people to rapidly lose weight in a year or less. These surgeries can completely change a person’s life and health in a short time. However, gastric bypass and gastric sleeve surgeries are highly invasive and […]
Difference Between Liposuction & Gastric Bypass
Weight loss surgery is often confused with another popular procedure called liposuction. When most people think of weight loss surgery, they think of a surgery that immediately gets rid of excess weight; however, that’s not what weight loss surgeries do. So what is the difference between liposuction and gastric bypass? And which one is right […]
Pregnancy After Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery is a big step to take in one’s weight loss journey. If you’ve been obese for a long period of time and haven’t found success with diet and exercise, bariatric surgery might be right for you. One concern that some women have is if they’ll be able to get pregnant after bariatric surgery. […]
The Relationship Between Obesity and Cancer
Obesity is well known to be connected to several different chronic conditions, including type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and sleep apnea. But what does science say about obesity and cancer risk? We’re here today to answer several questions that people have. Does obesity cause cancer? Is obesity linked to cancer? And are there potential cancer […]
Reasons Why You Should Lose Weight Before Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery in Mexico is possibly the most effective way to lose large amounts of weight in a short period of time. Surgical interventions for weight loss produce greater results than exercise alone. For example, those who undergo gastric sleeve surgery tend to lose about 50% of their excess weight in their first year post-surgery, […]
Signs of Dehydration After Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery procedures such as the gastric sleeve and the gastric bypass are procedures that can literally save a patient’s life. By correcting a patient’s weight problems through surgical intervention, a patient’s overall prognosis improves drastically. There are some risks, however. One uncommon, but still notable, risk that bariatric surgery patients may deal with is […]
Can You Drink Alcohol After Bariatric Surgery?
Patients often ask us whether or not it’s safe to drink alcohol after bariatric surgery in Mexico. The answer often surprises them, and it becomes a factor for whether or not they want to get the surgery in the first place. Alcohol, as we all know, isn’t particularly good for us. It’s highly addictive, and […]
What Happens If You Eat Too Much After Gastric Bypass?
For those looking to get Gastric Bypass Surgery in Mexico , there’s a few things that must be understood. Gastric bypass surgery aims to reduce your overall caloric intake while also restricting the body’s ability to absorb food. Gastric bypass surgery is a procedure that revolutionized the way surgeons thought about weight loss. Is it […]
What Is The Duodenal Switch? How Much Weight Can You Lose After The Surgery?
Most people who are searching for weight loss surgeries will be pointed to one of a few options. Gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy (or the gastric sleeve), and gastric bands tend to be the most popular procedures. However, some patients are looking for a more permanent and drastic measure to help them lose weight. Gastric Bypass […]