GASTRIC SLEEVE SURGERY IN MEXICO
Weight Loss Surgery Mexico
Gastric Sleeve Surgery is a relatively new surgery in the category of Bariatric surgery. It is also known as gastric sleeve resection. For some morbidly obese people, who have a body mass index(BMI) of more than 60, this surgery is the first step surgery to lose weight for other weight loss surgery such as gastric bypass surgery. It can also be performed on other patients who cannot undergo gastric banding. It is suitable for those people who cannot return for the follow-up visit required by gastric banding. To know more about gastric sleeve surgery click on the link.
The non-reversible surgery is performed under general anesthesia and takes about one to two hours. Afterward you would probably need to stay in the hospital for one or two days. Recovery from gastric sleeve surgery may last a few weeks. The abdomen is often swollen and sore for several days. Your surgeon may prescribe pain medication for the discomfort. Some scarring may occur, but this can be covered with clothing. You would need to become re-used to eating solid foods. Normally this starts with two weeks on a liquid-only diet, two weeks of semi-solid, pureed foods and then solids. Please see our page for sleeve gastrectomy guide for more information.
As far as weight loss goes, most people who have gastric sleeve surgery lose 30 to 50 percent of their excess body weight over six months to one year. Dr Miguel Zapata and his team will make you aware of all risks and expected results prior to the operation. Because gastric sleeve is expensive and the recovery period slightly prolonged both your surgeon and the medical facilities need to be world class. CIMA Monterrey at Mexico and Dr Miguel Zapata are a unique combination of experience, world class internationally approved medical facilities and affordability.
Risks and Complications include Leaking of the sleeve, blood clots, weight re-gain and wound infection..
Before gastric sleeve resection, one must quit smoking, as smoking increases the risk for infections, pneumonia, blood clots, slow healing and other life-threatening complications after surgery. This should be continued for at least a month after the surgery.
Monterrey in Mexico offers many world class hospitals and board classified surgeons & physicians for all kinds of bariatric surgery including Gastric Sleeve Surgery. There are many attractive discount packages available which include Airfair, Ground Transportation (rides to hospital-airport), Pre-Ops, and Surgery, Barium swallow to check for testing, Hospital Stay and Medical & Hospital fees. The only condition is that the booking must be done at least three weeks prior to surgery date.
Dr. Miguel Zapata and CIMA Monterrey at Mexico are a complete package of experience, state-of-the-art facilities, safety and hospitality. The warm welcome given by his team members is enough to take care of any anxiety you might be feeling about this surgery. He has performed bariatric surgeries in US and Mexico. The CIMA Monterrey has accreditation by the Joint Commission International of Hospitals. It is also affiliated to three US hospitals and clinics-Mayo Clinic, Children’s hospital Boston, South Western Medical Center. It is a high quality care hospital which is affordable and the surgeons and physicians here perform safe laparoscopic bariatric surgery with a sense of duty and a human touch.
