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...

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...

Weight loss surgeryin Tijuana Mexico – Long Term WLS Having weight loss surgery will definitely upgrade your quality of life and health by losing substantial amounts of weight, however it’s up to you to stick to the right guidelines provided by your surgeon to achieve your weight loss goal and an overall success. Now that started your weight loss journey, you may experience a plateau once in a while; this is no reason to panic or feel defeated. Experiencing a stall after weight loss surgery is the perfect moment to make little adjustments to boost your metabolism; a fast metabolism means more calories burned. The more you burn, the easier it is to drop pounds. 1. DON’T STARVE, EAT ENOUGH! Although you need to keep low or cut calories it doesn’t mean you can skip meals or have poor eating decisions. When you eat less than you need for basic biological function (800 to 1,200 calories for most women), your body throws the brakes on your metabolism. Every single day you must e...

Does the following information sound familiar to you?... Maybe you are a perfect candidate for weight loss surgery • Body Mass Index of 31 and higher, or more than 100 pounds of overweight. • Obesity related diseases, such as type II diabetes (T2DM), hypertension, sleep apnea and other respiratory disorders, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, osteoarthritis, lipid abnormalities, gastrointestinal disorders, or heart disease… • Difficulty or inability to achieve a healthy weigh t loss sustained for a period of time with prior weight loss efforts. Apply for surgery and find out if you are a good candidate for weight loss surgery… Click here: http://longtermvsg.com/apply-for-surgery

Long Term WLS and Dr. Jorge Maytorena are currently offering a great opportunity to regain your weight loss journey.  Conversion from Lap Band to Gastric Sleeve $4,499 USD package: • Ground transportation to and from Facilities to the San Diego International Airport. • Four days, three-night stay at our facilities (Companion stay is not included) • All pre-op testing and exams • All related surgical costs: surgeon’s fees, anesthesia, equipment and nursing care. • Meals included for patient. Contact us today and secure your spot for this great promotion! Apply for surgery here: http://longtermvsg.com/apply-for-surgery

Gastric Sleeve surgery has become one of the most popular procedures to lose weight in the last decade; the gastric sleeve procedure basically helps to restrict food intake. Around 70% of the stomach is removed, as a consequence, less food is needed to make you feel full. In a period of 12 to 18 months you can experience a substantial weight loss of 80 % of the total of your overweight, as well as other health improvements… To know more about gastric sleeve, visit our web page: http://longtermvsg.com/ gastric-sleeve-surgery-in-t ijuana-mexico

Weight loss surgery in Tijuana Mexico Follow your Post Op Diet You must stick to the nutritional guidelines provided by your surgeon, this is one of the main factors that will impact your recovery progress and weight loss results. There’s a reason why each phase of the diet must be followed for a certain period of days; if you try to eat solid foods too soon or eat food high in sugars and fats, you could have side effects such nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps. Stay active and start exercising Your recovery time will vary, but you must stay active and include daily walks the first day post-surgery. It will take some time before you can exercise with no restrictions or fully, you must gradually increase the time and impact of your exercise routine as you continue to recover, it’s important to strengthen your muscles. Please click here to know all the information related with exercise after weight loss surgery: http://longtermvsg.com/exercise-after-weight-loss-sur...

Soft and blended food (3rd Phase)   If you had weight loss surgery and you just passed without any problem or discomfort the 1st phase (Clear liquids) and 2nd phase (Liquids), you may be ready to incorporate pureed, soft and blended food into your daily diet. The soft foods phase is followed 20 days post surgery.  The soft food stage must be initiated with “baby food texture” choices; foods that can be easily crushed with a fork or mixed to a ‘slurry’ with almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk or water (Avoid the daily consumption of dairy products). You may stay on this phase for as little as 10 days or for 2-3 weeks, once you feel signs of satisfaction on your stomach you can gradually advance into thicker textures. Keep in mind that your new stomach is just healing and recovering from surgery, learn to listen to your body and STOP eating once you feel satisfied, it’s better to eat 3 to 5 times per day in small portions so you can get enough nutrition without pushing ...

A clinic is a private health/surgery center started by a practicing physician; a hospital can be a private or a government building where patients are admitted for treatment or any medical emergency. A clinic is usually run for about 3-8 hours when the doctor visits and examines the patient, prescribes medicines, gives the directions as to how to use the medication and then leave. A hospital is a 24/7 health center with several specialists, doctors and professional nurses attending upon the patient's. There will be separate rooms meant for patients that are admitted in a hospital. On the other hand, a clinic does not have several rooms meant for patient’s stay or recovery. A clinic normally does not have beds meant for patients. A hospital has plenty beds meant for patients; it’s also equipped with special beds for patients with high BMI. Last but not least…  if a patient develops a serious complication, the doctor at the clinic needs to quickly transfer him to a ne...

Post Surgery Tips: Handle gas like a pro! 💪 Uncomfortable or painful gas is common after weight loss surgery… Stock up on Gas X Strips, they dissolve on your tongue and help you relieve gas pain while reducing the frequency of flatulence. You need to start walking; is the most effective way to help you out release the gas on your stomach, it also speeds your recovery progress and helps you to create a healthy habit.

Patient support tools – Weight losssurgery in Tijuana Mexico    To talk about carbs, it’s important to know that not all carbohydrates affect the body in the same way. Some carbohydrates are rapidly absorbed and cause blood sugar levels to quickly rise after eating them, for example white bread, white rice, potatoes, candies. These types of carbs have a high glycemic index (the glycemic index is a measure of how quickly food glucose is absorbed), which makes easier to your body to absorb sugar and convert it in to fat. Other carbs, move slowly through the digestive system and much of it isn't digested at all. These types of carbs are insoluble fiber; you can find it on fruits, whole grains, and vegetables. Total Carbs The “total carbs” label on a product refers to a combined amount of all three types of carbohydrates- sugar, complex carbohydrate and fiber per serving. What’s a Net Carb? Net Carbs represent the tot...