Bariatric Surgery
At the Nutrition & Obesity Center we offer you comprehensive care according to your needs to help you have a healthy lifestyle, control your weight, change your body composition, prevent and manage associated diseases, as well as improve your physical and sports performance.
Surgical Treatment of Obesity
Medical evidence shows that with weight loss induced by Bariatric Surgery, there is a significant improvement in diseases associated with Obesity.
In most patients, it is done laparoscopically, under general anesthesia, and its duration is rarely more than two hours.
Fewer Pounds = More Life!
Schedule an appointment for Gastric Bypass or Gastric Sleeve.
Surgical Treatment of Obesity - Bariatric Surgery
Candidates for Bariatric Surgery must be carefully selected and evaluated by a team of specialists in internal medicine, sports medicine, surgery, psychiatry or psychology, and nutrition.
At ABC Medical Center, we have programs for accelerated and sustained weight loss under the supervision of a multidisciplinary team, based on safe and scientifically backed methods. Medical evidence shows that with weight loss induced by Bariatric Surgery, there is a significant improvement in diseases associated with Obesity.
+10,000
patients evaluated
+1,000
surgical procedures
Promotes the loss of 50% of
to 100% of the excess weight
Gastric Bypass
Gastric Bypass involves dividing the stomach in such a way that food passes from the esophagus to a very small portion of the upper part of the stomach, called the gastric pouch. A connection is then made from the small intestine to the new stomach, so fewer calories are absorbed, promoting weight loss.
Gastric Sleeve
Gastric Sleeve involves converting the stomach into a tube or sleeve similar to the esophagus or intestine, altering its capacity and the production of hormones responsible for regulating appetite and satiety.
Important Aspects to Consider in Bariatric Surgery
Patients lose between 50% and 100% of excess weight in the first year. The occurrence of complications from the surgery is very low. Requires vitamin and calcium supplements.
Gastric Bypass
Its mechanisms of action include:
Reduction of food intake and malabsorption, as well as a hormonal effect.
Produces intolerance to the intake of refined sugars and alcoholic beverages.
Improves gastroesophageal reflux.
Gastric Sleeve
Its mechanisms of action include:
Reduction of food intake, as well as a hormonal effect.
Allows the intake of refined sugars and alcoholic beverages with greater freedom.
May increase gastroesophageal reflux.
Long-term Weight Behavior
Bariatric Surgery, combined with comprehensive post-surgical management and lifestyle changes, can offer long-term results for health and body weight.
Bariatric Surgeons at ABC Medical Center
The bariatric surgeons who work in the obesity and bariatric surgery clinic are trained,
certified, and experienced in more than 1,000 Bariatric procedures.
Testimonials
Read the testimonials of Ana Saad and Ximena Salomón, where they talk about their transformation and how they overcame obesity with bariatric surgery for weight loss.
Ana Saad
Support Group “Vive Ligero”
It is important for the long-term success of your treatment, recovery, and follow-up. Remember that obesity is a chronic disease, and the group helps you stay aware of your condition.
It meets online twice a month, and sessions are open to your family and friends if you wish. If you are interested in obesity surgery, we recommend that you attend at least one session before the procedure.
