Bariatric Surgery

It is the most effective treatment for obesity.

It is highly secure. It can generate remission of type II diabetes mellitus in up to 70% of cases. Remission of SLEEP APNEA in up to 80-85% of cases. Lose up to 35% of your weight.

Reduces the risks related to excess weight such as:

- Cardiovascular diseases
- High pressure
- Fatty liver
- Sleep apnea
- Joint pain

Bariatric surgery improves quality of life and survival.

GASTRIC SLEEVE

This surgery decreases the volume of the stomach by 70%.

The patient is discharged the next day with a special diet consisting of clear liquids for 3 days and on the 4th day smoothies are started.

GASTRIC BYPASS

This surgery decreases the volume of the stomach to 30 ml and connects this new stomach directly to the small intestine. Limits the volume of food that can be ingested and generates nutrient malabsorption. Wish is why a vitamin supplement is required for life. Although for this same reason it is a procedure that has more durability, greater weight loss and greater remission of comorbidities, especially type II diabetes.

Usually, the patient is discharged the day after surgery with the same diet as that of the gastric sleeve.

GASTRIC BALLOON

This procedure consists of implanting a balloon in the stomach through an upper digestive endoscopy. Decreasing the gastric volume generating early satiety. It is indicated in patients with grade I obesity or overweight.

The balloon must be removed after 6 to 12 months by means of an upper digestive endoscopy.