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Gastric Sleeve

Characteristics

Approximately 80% of the stomach is removed and with the help of special staples, a tube or sleeve is created, so the patient can continue eating but in a considerably reduced manner. It is an irreversible treatment with lasting results in the very long term, favoring people with diabetes and high blood pressure.
This treatment is ideal for patients with a BMI equal to or greater than 30.

Results

With this procedure, the patient can lose between 75% and 100% of excess weight on the first 18 months after surgery. Improves related conditions associated with obesity, facilitates considerably the mobility and ability to perform physical activity, provides a new appearance and increases self-esteem.

Advantages

It is a minimally invasive procedure performed via Laparoscopy (without opening the abdomen. With the removal of most of the stomach it decreases noticeably the production of the Ghrelin hormone, an appetite regulator; other hormones increased their production and they boost the metabolism: Metabolic effect.

Mini Gastric Bypass

Characteristics

In this procedure, the smaller intestine is not cut or join to another bowel part, simply the bowel rises and gets joined to the small stomach pouch created without cutting it. The patient consumes a small amount of food and with the bridge created between the stomach and the small intestine the food is not absorbed entirety, this causes the increase of other hormones that increase metabolism: Metabolic effect.
Candidates must have a BMI equal to or greater than 30 and people who have complications caused by their own obesity.

Results

The patient can lose between 75% and 100% of excess weight on the first 18 months after surgery.
This procedure causes a Metabolic effect, as a consequence there is a control on glucose levels, blood pressure, and cholesterol controlled without medication.
It is important to consider that the Mini Gastric Bypass causes a decrease in the absorption of some nutrients, for this reason, professional nutritional advice is necessary.

Advantages

It is performed laparoscopically (without opening the abdomen), improving conditions associated with obesity, such as: Type II Diabetes, Hypertension, Apnea Sleep, Arthrosis.

Significantly facilitates mobility and ability to perform any physical activity and providing lasting long-term results.

Provides a new appearance and increases self-esteem.

Gastric Bypass

Characteristics

In this surgery, the upper part of the stomach connects with the intestine, reducing the amount of fats, sugars and proteins that the body would absorb under normal conditions. To be a candidate for this surgery, the patient must have a BMI equal to or greater than 30 and people who have complications caused by their own obesity (Type II Diabetes, Hypertension, Apnea Sleep, Arthrosis, etc).

Results

The patient can lose between 75% and 100% of excess weight on the first 18 months after surgery. This procedure causes a Metabolic effect, as a consequence there is a control on glucose levels, blood pressure, and cholesterol controlled without medication. It is important to consider that this procedure causes a decrease in the absorption of some nutrients, for this reason, professional nutritional advice is necessary.

Advantages

It is performed laparoscopically (without opening the abdomen), improving conditions associated with obesity, such as: Type II Diabetes, Hypertension, Apnea Sleep, Arthrosis; significantly facilitates mobility and ability to perform any physical activity and providing lasting long-term results. Provides a new appearance and increases self-esteem.

Gastric Balloon

Characteristics

A soft silicon sphere is placed by endoscopy in the stomach, it is filled with saline solution and blue methylene. This treatment longs 12 months and it is ideal for patients with a BMI of 25 to 30.

Results

The expected weight loss ranges between 30 to 45 pounds. Due to the space the balloon occupies in the stomach the patient experiences fullness with little amount of food.

Advantages

It is a procedure that does not require hospitalization and in a very short time, the patient returns to normal activities, helping to establish a healthy lifestyle.

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Diabetes Obesity Clinic
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Safety

We understand how important your safety is so our reliable staff will look to stay within the geographical area of the city we require for the entire process. We call this section a safe area. We’ll take care of all the transportation during the four days of your stay.

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Patient Coordinator

We take care of every detail regarding your visit coordinating each activity with our team to meet your expectations and achieve the desired goal.
We look forward to seeing you thrive and happy with a magical and unforgettable visit beyond the surgical procedure.

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Nutritional Follow Up

We know it’s not over with the surgery, that’s why we have designed an eating plan that will adapt to your needs, giving timely follow-up to your progress and advances during the following months of your procedure. We will help you to achieve your objectives.

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Support Groups

Our support groups will share similar experiences and stories to yours with excellent results. They share the same doubts as you do having in common the satisfaction to fulfill their objectives. Each member is received as family into a social environment.

Are you ready to live the experience that will give you a new beginning?