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Frequent questions
Usually you can start at 14 days.
Take care of your joints (knees and ankles) when exercising, if you have any problems or do not want to put a lot of pressure on your joints, we recommend stationary cycling, water aerobics or walking underwater (remember to wait 10 days after surgery to submerge yourself in water).
Metabolic surgery has been shown to improve glucose homeostasis more effectively than any other pharmaceutical or behavioral intervention.
((Statements endorsed by the American Diabetes Association (American Diabetes Association)(http://www.diabetes.org/newsroom/press-releases/2016/consensus-from-diabetes-organizations-worldwide-metabolic -surgery-recognized-as-a-standard-treatment-option-for-type-2-diabetes.html))
Yes. After the Sleeve and the Gastric Band you can get pregnant immediately but it is recommended to wait until you reach your ideal weight.
After Gastric Bypass it is necessary to wait 18 months due to nutrient deficiency during weight loss.
Studies have compared pregnancies of bariatric patients with those of people affected by obesity; bariatric patients have a lower rate of preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and miscarriages.
Children of bariatric patients are also less likely to be overweight or underweight at birth.
Some patients temporarily lose some hair between the sixth and ninth month after the Bypass procedure.
In your post-operative visits with Dr. Lizcelly, a specialist in bariatric nutrition, adjustments are made to your protein, vitamin and mineral intake to prevent hair loss.
It is important that you know that hair loss due to nutritional causes is only temporary and is reversible.
Yes, but it's hard for severely obese people to be successful with diet and exercise. When the diet is prolonged, the body makes biological modifications by reducing metabolism, increasing caloric absorption and hunger. When the diet is "broken" other changes occur that help obesity increase.
Slower metabolism, greater predisposition to fat accumulation and deterioration in the fat burning process are some of these changes.
The Panel of Experts of the National Institutes of Health (USA) recognize that “long-term” weight loss for people suffering from severe obesity is only possible through bariatric surgery.
According to scientific studies, only 5% of people who are on a diet manage to maintain long-term weight loss (3 to 5 years). [1][2]
Compared to 5% of diets, 90% of bariatric patients maintain a loss of more than 50% of excess weight in the long term. [3]
[1] Grodstein, Levine, Spencer, Colditz, Stampfer, 1996.(http://bariatricas.com/frequent-questions.php#)
[2] www.nationaleatingdisorders.org(http://bariatricas.com/www.nationaleatingdisorders.org)
[3] www.asmbs.org/benefits-of-bariatric-surgery/< /a>(http://bariatricas.com/www.asmbs.org/benefits-of-bariatric-surgery/)
No. Gastric Plication is in the research stage and its long-term results are not yet known. For us the most important thing is the health and well-being of our patients and therefore we do not consider offering this procedure until there is sufficient evidence that it is safe and effective in the long term
This is a procedure that the ASMBS (highest authority on bariatric procedures) considers should only be performed in an academic setting as part of a research protocol.
Here you will find the ASMBS link with more details.(http://asmbs.org/resources/policy-statement-on-gastric-plication)
1. Experience:Most data suggest that the complication rate is directly related to the number of bariatric operations performed.Dr. Roberto Rumbaut21 years and more than 8,000 surgeries.
2. Active member of bariatric organizations:
• Mexican Council of General Surgery, A.C.Go to site(http://www.cmcgac.org.mx/cgi-bin/DirectorioMedicos)
• Mexican College of Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic Diseases, A.C.Go to site(http://www.cmcoem.org.mx/?q=certified-surgeons)
• American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric SurgeryGo to site(https://asmbs.org/patients/find-a-provider)
• International Federation of Surgery for ObesityGo to site(http://www.ifso.com/)
1. Follow-up commitmentThe result after surgery will depend on the joint work between the surgeon and the team.Statistically, success is more likely when you have the support of a multidisciplinary team (nutritionist, administration, doctors, follow-up visits, etc.)Multidisciplinary team and long-term follow-up
• Our team of anesthesiology, nurses and surgeons have been together for 15 years.
• Doctor specialized in clinical nutrition and obesity.
• Psychiatrist.
• Sports coach.
• Management Team
• First year post-operative appointments (9 Appointments) are included in the cost of surgery in order for our patients to keep a close follow-up and obtain the best results.
1. We carry out all the procedures endorsed by the ASMBS to offer you your best option and not the option that the doctor has the capacity to perform.Dr. Roberto Rumbaut performs:
• Gastric Bypass
• Gastric Sleeve
• Gastric banding
• Gastric balloon
• Metabolic Surgery
• Surgery in Adolescents
• Robotic Surgery
1. Hospitals and Medical CentersThat the hospital where the procedures are offered has the experience.We are affiliated with the best medical centers in Monterrey:
• AVE Medical Center
• Swiss Hospital
• Hospital San José TEC de Monterrey
• Zambrano Hellion Hospital
This depends on your genetics, excess weight, age, smoking status, sedentary lifestyle, sun exposure, etc.
Drinking plenty of water after the procedure is recommended to maintain skin elasticity, as well as consuming enough protein and weight-lifting exercise to firm the tissue.
There are patients who benefit from plastic surgery where excess skin is removed. This is recommended at least 18 months after your bariatric procedure.
Sensitivity to alcohol (particularly if consumed during the period of weight loss) is increased.
The effects of alcohol are felt with fewer drinks than before surgery. Studies find that with gastric bypass the consumption of an alcoholic beverage increases blood alcohol to higher levels than before the procedure.
Therefore, certain precautions are recommended:
• Limit consumption during the period of rapid weight loss.
• Take into account that even small amounts can cause poisoning.
Bariatric procedures can cause vitamin, mineral, and protein deficiencies.
These can cause fatigue, anemia, bone and muscle loss, impaired night vision, lowered immunity, loss of proper nerve function, and even cognitive defects.
Fortunately, everything can be avoided with a proper diet and the use of dietary supplements.
Our patients receive nutritional recommendations before and after surgery where their levels are monitored by our expert doctor in bariatric nutrition.
Bariatric specialties in a bariatric surgery center designed to solve problems of obesity and metabolic disorders.
We are the obesity center with the largest participation in the Mexican market in terms of solving highly complex cases and, therefore, the one with the most experience.
More than 8,000 surgeries support us and our success rates exceed the average for clinics in the United States.
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