Gastric Bypass Weight Loss Surgery in Tijuana
Also known as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, ia weigh loss procedure that combines restrictive and malabsoptive mechanisms to accomplish weight loss and metabolic changes. This procedure involves grating a small pouch of stomach and connecting a distal portion of the small intestine to this pouch. The ingested food will pass directly
from the new stomach pouch to the small intestine therefore bypassing a large portion of the gastrointestinal tract impairing the body’s caloric absorption.
The bypass is considered in extremely obese patients or obese with health problems related to weight, such as diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, obstructive apnea, high triglycerides, high cholesterol, heart disease, infertility, etc.
- More than 60% EWL
- Restrictive and malabsorptive procedure
Our bariatric surgeons are highly trained and have extensive experience on laparoscopic surgery, using the latest techniques at our state of the art operating rooms.
For individuals struggling with obesity who have been unsuccessful in their ability to lose the extra weight through diet and exercise alone, gastric bypass bariatric surgery is often an effective answer. The caring bariatric surgeons at VIDA Wellness and Beauty perform gastric bypass surgery in Tijuana for local patients and for out-of-town patients visiting from other parts of Mexico and the world. In fact, countless individuals make the short trip across the border from San Diego, Calif., to receive treatment from the internationally renowned bariatric surgeons at VIDA Wellness and Beauty.
How Gastric Bypass Surgery Works:
Gastric bypass works on three levels to help patients lose excess weight:
- It restricts the amount of food that a person can consume (the restrictive component).
- It limits the amount of nutrients and calories the body can absorb (the malabsorptive component).
- It reduces the levels of certain hormones present in the gut, slowing the hunger sensation and increasing the sensation of satiety after eating (the metabolic component).
How Gastric Bypass Surgery is Performed?
The Roux-en-Y Technique
The Tijuana bariatric surgeons at VIDA use the Roux-en-Y technique for gastric bypass, using the laparoscopic approach to surgery when medically appropriate. (Laparoscopic surgery requires smaller incisions and is, therefore, less invasive than the traditional open approach, which requires one large incision and typically a longer recovery period.)
During Surgery
During the gastric bypass procedure, the bariatric surgeon reduces the size of the functional part of the stomach, to the dimensions of an egg. Next, the surgeon creates a small opening (a stoma) between the stomach and intestine. He attaches a distal section of the small intestine to the smaller stomach pouch, so any food bypasses the part of the small intestine that is responsible for absorbing nutrients and calories.
After Surgery
After having gastric bypass surgery, the smaller stomach pouch allows individuals to feel full after eating only a small amount of food. Also, the stoma causes a delay in the emptying of the stomach, so patients feel satisfied longer. Finally, because any food consumed by the patient bypasses the absorptive section of the small intestine, the body absorbs fewer calories and nutrients, leading to weight loss.
Life After Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric bypass surgery can change your life for the better, but it is a serious undertaking with a serious recovery process. Although you can return to work about one week after the procedure, you must adhere to a liquids-only diet for several days following surgery. You can slowly resume eating solid foods after that. For the rest of your life, you will need to eat smaller portions of regular foods.
Your VIDA Support System
Successfully losing excess weight with the help of gastric bypass surgery — and keeping it off — requires a lifelong commitment to making healthier lifestyle choices. To help you transition to a healthier lifestyle and maintain your ideal weight for the rest of your life, VIDA wellness and beauty provides access to a team of medical, health and wellness professionals. We can provide nutritional counseling, psychological counseling and beauty treatments, as needed. By coupling your dedication to leading a healthy lifestyle with our professional support system, you can finally achieve success in weight loss.
How Much Does Gastric Bypass Surgery Cost in Tijuana?
The Best Weight Loss Package You’ll Find in Tijuana, Mexico | Starting at $7,000 USD
Our Gastric bypass surgery package includes:
- One night stay before surgery at Marriot or VIDA hotel
- Two nights stay at clinic recovery (24 hour nurse care)
- Two nights stay after your surgery (24 hour nurse care)
- Ground Transportation
- Free Wi-Fi in hospital and on-site hotel
- Surgeon Fees
- Operating room fees
- Anesthesia
- Lab work
- Medication before and during surgery
- Pre-operatory test and evaluation
- Pre and post-op Nutritional support
Dr. Rodriguez Ruiz
Dra. Ruiz is a caring and experienced bariatric surgeon that has performed more than 4,000 bariatric surgeries. To get a free evaluation from her please fill out the Virtual Consultation questionnaire on this page.
Dra. Ruiz’ Credentials:
- Master Surgeon in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MSMBS) – Designation by Surgical Review Corporation since 2019
- Surgeon of Excellence in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery (SOEBMS)
- Mexican College of Bariatric Surgery and Metabolic Medicine
- Mexican College of General Surgeons
To schedule an appointment with a Baja, CA gastric bypass specialist to learn more about gastric bypass surgery, contact VIDA Wellness and Beauty by calling 1-619-313-6435 (toll-free) or clicking here for a virtual consult. VIDA has the first internationally accredited surgical facility in all of Mexico!