Dr. Jorge Maytorena - Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Tijuana Mexico

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...

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 ...