15

Jan

Is Weight Loss Surgery Safe?

Gastric bypass is much safer now than when it was first performed regularly in 1988. At that time, bariatric surgeons generally performed it as an open procedure with a large incision to reach the stomach and small intestine. Today, surgeons almost always operate laparoscopicall...

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15

Jan

What is a Pouch Reset – Get Back on Track: Diet and Meal Plan

Pouch Reset Meal PlanOne of the most significant setbacks that bariatric surgery patients can face is weight regain after gastric bypass, or more commonly after a less invasive procedure like gastric sleeve or Lap-Band. Others become dissatisfied with their results, feeling they...

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15

Jan

Tips to Stay Fit Despite Having a Chronic Illness

Staying Fit with a Chronic Illness after Bariatric SurgeryChronic illnesses can last a lifetime, and their effect generally develops progressively. Both young and old can suffer from them due to genetic predisposition, sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, or other causes. However, hav...

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15

Jan

What is Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery?

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is commonly called the "gold standard" of weight loss surgery. So many patients have achieved success with RNY bypass that it is no wonder that bariatric surgeons worldwide have performed this metabolic and bariatric surgery more than any other.Patients...

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15

Jan

Covid-19 and Bariatric Surgery: What You Should Know

In the surge of the new COVID-19 variants all over the world, many prospective patients wonder if it's still safe to travel to Tijuana Bariatric Center for weight loss surgery. In this article, we help our future bariatric patients to rest assured knowing that they are in t...

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15

Jan

Gastric Bypass Diet: Surgical Preparation and Recovery

Your Diet Before and After a Gastric BypassA detailed long-term diet after gastric bypass surgery is a key component in a successful outcome to lose weight. Weight loss operations are tool to lose weight as it reduces the size of the stomach. Gastric bypass also alters the small...

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15

Jan

What is Vertical Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

What is VGS?Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) surgery is a bariatric procedure in which 75% to 80% of your stomach is removed so that it can only hold three to four ounces of food. Limiting the amount of food you can consume in a single sitting helps you lose weight. The greatly...

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15

Jan

Keys to Prevent Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery

Preventing Weight GainAfter one or two years following a bariatric procedure such as gastric sleeve and gastric bypass, some patients experience weight regain. As a result, bariatric patients may feel anxious about how to deal with such an effect. Therefore, in this article, our...

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15

Jan

Tijuana is a Viable Alternative for Canadians Considering Weight Loss Surgery

Tijuana for Weigh LossDoes it seem like every time you step on the scale your weight keeps going up, yet you have spent months or even years to see a bariatric surgery specialist in your province? Maybe you don't even have a specialist in your province and must travel hund...

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15

Jan

Obesity Runs in the Family

The Fat Gene and Family ObesityOver the last few decades, scientific research has found what is commonly referred to as “the fat gene.” People with certain differences in the FTO gene have a 20% to 30% higher chance of obesity, so if you have an FTO gene variation, do...

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