Dr. Jorge Maytorena - Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Tijuana Mexico

Patients who have Gastric Sleeve Surgery or other Bariatric Surgery at Long Term WLS with Dr. Jorge Maytorena  at the Oasis Of Hope Hospital , have started their weight loss journey and changing  and creating new habits, especially when it comes to the amount and type of food they eat, as well as  exercising regularly, both of these practices are very important to achieve a healthier lifestyle.   If I don't Eat I lose weight, Right? It is a common (and huge) popular misconception that if a person does not eat, they will lose weight, however that is farther from the truth than what you imagine. Dr. Maytorena advises weight loss surgery   patients to follow the post-op habit of eating more than 3 times a day. Why does eating regularly help you lose weight? Dr. Maytorena  explains how our body consumes nutrients. Our digestive system converts the consumed food into glucose, which is our source of energy, when glucose ru...

After having weight loss surgery with Dr. Jorge Maytorena at the Oasis of Hope Hospital in Tijuana, Mexico, you go back home and continue with recovery and start to lose weight. Subsequently after  you’ve stuck to the post-op diet and you feel like engaging in social activities there is a high possibility  that alcohol becomes present in friends and family gatherings and you might want to have a drink;  however there is some things you need to know about alcohol: It is unrealistic to think that after having gastric sleeve or any other weight loss procedures at  Long Term WLS , patients will never drink again. As a consequence of Weight Loss Surgery and  abstinence prior and after the procedure your body will react differently than before. If you would like to have a drink here is a safe way Dr. Maytorena recommends  to enjoy a glass  of wine or a spirit in social occasions: Tips on drinking alcohol after WLS 1.- R...

Drinking water helps you lose weight  After weight loss surgery with Dr. Jorge Maytorena at Long Term WLS in Tijuana Mexico , Dr. Maytorena recommends drinking plenty of water. Sometimes we underestimate the consequences of not taking enough water. And everytime someone says “You have to drink water” we just nod in agreement. However Dehydration is considered the number one reason of hospital readmission for recovering weight loss surgery patients. How much water should you drink? According to Dr. Jorge Maytorena , head bariatric surgeon of Long Term WLS in Tijuana Mexico,  64 ounces or 8 cups of water is the recommended amount of water you have to drink to stay healthy.  It might seem a lot of water, but that is just perception created by the fact that you were not drinking  enough water previous to your surgery. Normally, patients drink other liquids (a lot of them with high  concentrations of sugar) instead of water. Now that you are...

Dr. Jorge Maytorena explains each process of the Gastric Sleeve Knowing what surgery will help you lose and keep the weight off is the beginning of the journey Bariatric surgery is safe and effective, many patients rely on weight loss surgery treatment for obesity and its related health conditions.  Bariatric surgery in Tijuana with Dr. Jorge Maytorena  at the Oasis of Hope Hospital is the best option for patients who want to change to a healthier lifestyle. Dr. Jorge Maytorena  performs different weight loss procedures While the procedures offered vary in their methods of achieving weight loss, all place a restriction on the stomach's capacity to digest large amounts of food and absorb nutrients. After surgery  Dr. Maytorena's  patients feel full after eating much smaller portions than they have been used to eating. What are the types of surgeries does  Dr. Maytorena perform ?  Weight Loss Surgery like the  Gastric Sleeve  or Ga...

Possible hair loss after weight loss surgery is a major concern for patients who already had the surgery and/or patients who are just starting to consider having the gastric sleeve or gastric bypass procedure. Let’s get this straight and forget about the myths and wrong information. If I have weight loss surgery, am I going to lose my hair? Statistics have shown that only 20 to 30 percent of the patients who had gastric sleeve experience this situation. Hair loss after weight loss surgery (especially gastric sleeve ) is a temporary phase if the patient addresses this matter to his/her surgeon, primary physician or nutritionist, and follow all the indications provided. Hair loss commonly arises on patients who had a malabsorptive procedures such as the gastric bypass, mini-gastric bypass, or duodenal switch. On these type of procedures, the nutrients (fat, protein, vitamins, etc) pass through a shortened intestine where they have less opportunity to be absorbed. Less nutrients a...