Monterrey Bariatric Center is your destination for comprehensive medical and surgical weight loss solutions. Dr. Jesus Abraham Vega is a well-recognized, highly respected weight loss surgeon with over 12 years of experience and hundreds of successful patients. Dr. Vega is the most qualified expert to help you overcome your weight loss challenges once and for all, so you can reclaim control of your body, restore your health, and transform your life. At Monterrey Bariatric Center, they offer a spectrum of…
While no substitute for a healthy diet and exercise, bariatric surgery in Tijuana, Mexico can be a safe and effective tool for long-term weight loss for those with obesity. “Minimally-invasive procedures and a dedicated care team make bariatric surgery safer than ever”, says bariatric surgeon Ismael Bailon MD, FACS, director of The Center for Bariatrics in Tijuana, Mexico. “It’s one step in a lifelong commitment to one’s health, and we provide you with ongoing support to help you be as healthy and successful as possible before and after surgery”.…
According to Ismael Bailon MD, FACS from The Center for Bariatrics in Tijuana, Mexico -Weight loss surgery, sometimes called bariatric surgery, is a treatment for people who are severely obese. It makes the stomach smaller so it feels fuller sooner and less food is eaten. To be considered for weight loss surgery the patient will usually need a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more and have tried to lose weight through a healthy diet, exercise and medicine. Patients will also need to…
As the leaders in bariatric surgery in Tijuana. The Center for Bariatrics provides what we think is the most comprehensive weight and metabolism management center in all of Mexico. Offering weight loss surgery and medical weight management, along with the expertise of our compassionate dietitians, behavioral health specialists, and the expertise of our entire team at The Center for Bariatrics we are ready to help you reshape your life. By providing a number of surgical options, including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and duodenal switch The Center…
Gastric bypass, also called Roux-en-Y (roo-en-wy) gastric bypass, at Bariatric Surgery Tijuana, is a type of weight-loss surgery that involves creating a small pouch from the stomach and connecting the newly created pouch directly to the small intestine. After gastric bypass, swallowed food will go into this small pouch of stomach and then directly into the small intestine, thereby bypassing most of your stomach and the first section of your small intestine. Gastric bypass is one of the most commonly performed types of bariatric surgery. Gastric bypass is…
it is important to understand the health risks that come with being obese and catching COVID-19. According to the CDC, adults with obesity are more likely to get severely ill from COVID-19, meaning they may be admitted to the hospital, intensive care unit, require ventilation, or possibly die from COVID-19. Understanding why people with obesity are at risk, as well as how bariatric surgery can help, are both significant in ensuring that people suffering from obesity remain healthy as we…
Dr. Jesus Ceja, founder of Bariatric Surgery Tijuana, offers patients with morbid obesity the opportunity to combine diet and exercise with effective weight loss surgery. Dr. Ceja integrates bariatric surgery with comprehensive preparation, post-operative care, support, and lifestyle management. For the majority of patients who suffer from severe obesity, diet and exercise are often ineffective. These strategies usually lead to temporary weight loss, followed by rapid weight regain. Results of Bariatric Surgery Significant weight loss is the most well-known benefit of bariatric surgery. Typically, patients…
Tired of dieting hard and losing weight, just to watch the scale creep back up? Our board-certified bariatric surgeon, Dr. Jesus Ceja founder of ‘Bariatric Surgery Tijuana‘, can help you lose weight, keep it off, and reclaim your life. Weight loss surgery patients routinely lose 100-200 pounds and are healthier, more active, and need fewer medications than they did before weight loss surgery. Bariatric surgery is even effective at curing type II diabetes. Bariatric surgery simply means weight loss surgery. It involves removing or…
Exercise and diet alone often fails to effectively treat people with extreme and excessive obesity. Bariatric surgery is an operation that is performed in order to help such individuals lose weight. According to Dr. Jesus Ceja from Tijuana Bariatrix, bariatric surgery may lower death rates for patients with severe obesity, especially when coupled with healthy eating and lifestyle changes after surgery. Principles of Bariatric Surgery The basic principle of bariatric surgery is to restrict food intake and decrease the absorption of food in the stomach and intestines.…
Laparoscopic Surgery Undertaking surgery for any reason can be overwhelming, whether to address disease or facilitate weight loss. While modern surgical procedures are more advanced than ever, there are always risks to weigh and pros and cons to consider. At Bariatric Surgery Tijuana, we understand this, and work hard to provide the best in opportunities and experiences to our patients. Whenever appropriate, we utilize laparoscopic surgery procedures to help patients see the best possible results. What is Laparoscopic Surgery? Laparoscopic surgery,…