Bariatric Procedures
At The Center for Bariatrics in Tijuana, Mexico, there are a number of techniques used to perform bariatric surgery. According to Ismael Bailon MD, FACS the three most common types of weight loss surgery selected by our patients are the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, the laparoscopic gastric bypass, and the loop duodenal switch.
Gastric Sleeve
The sleeve gastrectomy changes the size and shape of your stomach to limit the food that can be eaten.
- BMI of 40 or greater
- Lifelong diet and exercise
- Restrictive bariatric procedure
- The procedure is permanent
Gastric Bypass
The gastric bypass has been seen as the gold standard of bariatric surgery for more than 30 years.
- BMI of 40 or greater
- Lifelong diet and exercise
- Restrictive & malabsorptive
- The procedure is reversible
Duodenal Switch
The duodenal switch is used to treat patients who are classified as ‘super obese’ and at a high risk.
- BMI of 50 or greater
- Lifelong diet and exercise
- Restrictive & malabsorptive
- The procedure is permanent
Lose Weight
With
Bariatric Surgery
According to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, weight loss surgery is very effective in treating diabetes and high blood pressure among many medical conditions.
- Premature Death Decreased by 89%
- Diabetes Improved 86% of Patients
