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Are You Losing Your Hair Over Bariatric Surgery? Between 30 to 40 percent of patients will experience some type of temporary within the first six months. The sudden change to a patient's diet, calorie intake, and other physiological effects can all cause changes that be...
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Is Laparoscopic Surgery Right for You? Deciding to undergo bariatric surgery is the first step in an important life decision. Many patients then have questions about open versus laparoscopic bariatric surgery and which type can offer the best outcome. The ...
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Caffeine after Bariatric SurgeryA Real TBC PatientWhen it comes to dietary restrictions, many patients wonder if caffeine is safe after bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery can help those who have struggled to achieve a healthy weight to reach their goals and lead a healthier lif...
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Are Malabsorptive and Restrictive Procedures Right for You? Patients who have struggled to meet their weight loss goals can undergo bariatric surgery to achieve their target weight, improved aesthetics, and better overall health. The doctors at Tijuana Bariatri...
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Why Bariatric Surgery May be Recommended for TeensIf you are considering weight loss surgery for your teenage child, the Tijuana Bariatric Center preferred surgeon network in Tijuana, Mexico, can determine if the treatment is appropriate. Obesity can have a long-lasting neg...
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Should I Wait Till After Surgery to Get Pregnant? Myths and misconceptions regarding a woman's ability to conceive and carry a baby to term after bariatric surgery are prevalent. Although certain recommendations are valid, most notably that a woman should wait some...
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Is Bariatric Surgery Safe for Me as a Senior? According to a 2012 study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over a third of adults 65 and older are considered to be obese. Bariatric surgery for senior patients may seem high-risk...
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Do I Stop Smoking Before Bariatric Surgery? While bariatric surgery generally carries a low risk of complications, patients who smoke and chew tobacco double this risk following their surgery. During your consultation, and throughout the treatment process, the importance of abstai...
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What Is the Link between Obesity and Heart Conditions? Undergoing bariatric surgery will be more than worthwhile as you will not only look, feel, and function better, but the procedure may also save your life. Obesity has been connected to dozens of serious health conditions, incl...
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What Is the Link between Obesity and Cancer? Over the years, obesity has been connected with an increased risk of many life-threatening diseases, including cancer. Fortunately, the sort of massive weight loss made possible through bariatric surgery and a subsequent commitment to a...
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We Help You Choose the Right SurgeryThe team at Tijuana Bariatric Center is proud to offer patients safe, state-of-the-art weight loss surgery. When a patient is referred by TBC, we carefully evaluate all available treatment options and how it will benefit their individual situat...
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Many obese and morbidly obese people suffer from Type 2 diabetes. They also suffer from several other co-morbid conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease and more. Research has shown that weight loss surgery can effectively treat diabetes as well as these other other o...
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What Is Laparoscopic Surgery? Also known as keyhole surgery, laparoscopic surgery refers to a state-of-the-art method to perform surgical procedures in a far less invasive way than traditional open surgery. In all types of laparoscopic surgery, the cuts used to access the surgery ...
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History of the Gastric SleeveSleeve gastrectomy or gastric sleeve for weight loss evolved out of the earliest stomach reduction procedures targeted for obese patients along with observations from anti-reflux surgeries. Doug Hess performed the first open sleeve gastrectomy in Bowl...
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