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…
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,…
Bariatric Surgery Tijuana, and their team of highly skilled surgeons and medical staff perform minimally-invasive hernia and reflux surgery. They are using ground-breaking techniques and cutting-edge technologies to treat complex abdominal hernias, and they provide training and expertise on hernia management. Complex Incisions An incisional hernia is a common complication following all types of abdominal surgeries, such as a Cesarean section, hysterectomy, radical cystectomy, bowel resection, and exploratory surgery. Surgical incisions that either partially or fully severe the abdominal muscles can…
Individuals with a body mass index (BMI) of 50 or greater are considering duodenal switch surgery at Bariatric Surgery Tijuana. The duodenal switch procedure is used to treat patients who are classified as ‘super obese’ and at a high risk of developing one or more comorbid conditions related to their excess weight. At Bariatric Surgery Tijuana, our team of highly skilled and experienced weight loss specialists offer this life-changing surgery to patients who require a highly effective treatment for chronic, life-threatening obesity. They use…
The surgeons and staff at Bariatric Surgery Tijuana are dedicated to providing the finest surgical care, in the fight against morbid obesity, for their patients. They strive to maintain the highests standards in the delivery of care. At Bariatric Surgery Tijuana they treat each patient with compassion and attention to their individual needs, as a result they have built a great reputation in USA and Canada. The surgeons at Bariatric Surgery Tijuana have been involved in bariatric surgery, or the surgical treatment of morbid obesity for over a decade.…
Bariatric Surgery Tijuana is a specialist center concentrating in surgery to combat morbid obesity in Tijuana, and Mexico. Bariatric Surgery Tijuana is a leading bariatric and general surgery practice in Tijuana, and Mexico. Their experienced group of surgeons and staff are dedicated to the safest and most effective weight loss procedures for those suffering from obesity including gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, duodenal switch and revisional bariatric surgery. Bariatric Surgery Tijuana has a team highly skilled physicians and bariatric surgeons supported by a dedicated staff of nurses, nutritionists, assistance and…