Dr. Jorge Maytorena - Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Tijuana Mexico

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...

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.

Post-Surgery tips: Don’t stop taking any medications without your doctor’s approval . Many obesity-related health problems can improve after weight loss surgery, but that doesn’t mean you should stop taking your medications. Talk to your main physician after stopping any medication(s). Also, don’t start medications without your surgeon’s approval, especially in the first weeks following your weight loss surgery. - To stay in contact with us, please write us an e-mail: longtermvsg@gmail.com

At Long Term WLS/VSG we are committed to offer a high quality medical experience in Tijuana Mexico. Our team has the most qualified surgeons, doctors and nurses to provide you a professional approach and the best weigh loss results to our patients. It’s very important to us, to make you feel comfortable and secure, that’s one of the main reasons why our Leading Surgeon Dr. Jorge Maytorena became part of our team… Dr. Maytorena has a strong work ethic as a doctor and surgeon; he went to medical school with the purpose of helping and improving people’s lives through medicine. But is not only his good heart what have made him a recommended a trusted surgeon, he has a clean record of quality and excellence in every one of his surgeries , this has a lot to do whit his medical training and constant education. Beside of being a Certified bariatric Surgeon, Dr. Maytorena is also a Trauma Surgeon; he spent over 3 years at Tijuana Red Cross as part of his training (The Red Cross...

In Long Term WLS / VSG, we truly care about each of our patients; our mission is to provide long lasting, weight loss results through  bariatric surgery.   For us, is not all about the money;   Dr. Jorge Maytorena  and our team are highly compromised to offer personalized medical attention of the maximum quality, providing a real opportunity to change our patients’ lives for the best. As part of his vocation and ethics, our surgeon,  Dr. Maytorena  is strongly focused on individualized care and has a genuine interest in helping those in need. This was his main motivation to attend medical school and dedicate his life to medicine.  In  Long Term WLS/VSG,  you will not only receive premium medical attention but also a service with human approach. We work hard to understand your needs. We make efforts to provide an excellent experience in our facilities, and a healthy/safe trip to go back home.  We understand th...

How many pounds will I lose after surgery?... This is the most popular and common question of our patients, a very logical and reasonable doubt before taking a life changing decision... But unfortunately we cannot provide and exact number of pounds because every patient has different BMI, lifestyle, and characteristics..  What we can assure you is that after Gastric Sleeve (VSG) , people generally lose from 80% to 90% of their excess weight... But remember that Gastric Sleeve is not a "magic cure", the amount of weight depends on a number of factors; excessive, diet, lifestyle, and your overall commitment to changing old and bad habits... It also includes patients who have followed their post operative guidelines and patients who have not. Its very important to keep in mind that are patients who lose less and some other that lose much more, but the ultimate success from VSG comes from setting the proper expectations and making a commitment with yourself to change ...

Bariatric surgery has become one of the most popular solutions for people who want to lose weight in a permanent way... For those who seek a more economic option, Tijuana, Mexico is always a good place to start. The first thing you have to do is find the best surgeon at the most convenient price. There are several options to choose from; however Long Term WLS / VSG is the best alternative, as it offers multiple benefits and high quality procedures for a much lower price than those offered in the US and other competitors on this side of the border. For example, if you take a look at companies such as A lighter Me they offer Gastric Bypass at $5,900 USD. Or compare Mexico Bariatric Center with an estimate of $6,195, or Dr. R. Kelly’s price at $7,500 and Bariatric Pal’s at $5,800. Long Term provides this procedure at a more affordable $5,500 USD. There is no lower price available. One of the most popular procedures is Gastric Sleeve. .. Long Term’s already low...

You might heard about the changing lifestyles according to different times, eras, society’s, etc… the actual reality is that our current lifestyle in America and many other countries became less active than it used to be in the past; many people use buses and cars rather than walking or using bicycle, most people have sedentary jobs or work in offices where they’re sitting for most of the day, recreational or outdoors activities became replaced by digital entertainments where the person spend long period of time sitting or partially moving… Adding the fact that the majority of the people don’t have enough time to exercise daily or prepare their food at home, and they end up eating fast food with poor nutrition elements. This means that the calories they eat are not getting burnt off as energy, instead, the extra calories are stored as fat, leading to weight gain. Without lifestyle changes to in increase the amount of physical activity done on a daily basis, or reduce the amount of ...

Assuming bariatric surgery is a cure for obesity – As we always remark to our patients, bariatric surgery is not a “magic bullet”, is a tool to help improve obesity and introduction to a healthier lifestyle. Weight loss surgery itself does about 40 percent of the work but the remaining 60 percent must come from the patient and their new lifestyle habits. “If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got” Not taking vitamins, supplements, or minerals – This is extremely important, bariatric patients will be on a very low carb diet after surgery and will not be getting all the nutrients they require through their diet. Every weight loss patient has specific nutritional need depending on the type of bariatric surgery ,  therefore  it is essential that patients get in contact with a nutritionist to provide the patient supplements to maintain adequate levels of vitamin...

Most of our Bariatric patients stay from 2 to 4 days in our facilities to rest and recover after surgery, during this phase the patient will be taking care and monitored by our qualified staff of nurses and doctors; making sure that your comfortable, safe and healthy for your flight back home… Even though our staff and bariatric surgeons are going to guide you during recovery providing you all the information and resources to go back home without complications, feeling prepared for the post-op recovery process, we want to share you some tips and recommendations for a safer and better comeback… WALK, WALK, WALK! – If you’re flying or driving back home for a long period of hours, you should try to make an extra effort to change positions frequently while sitting, and mostly important; walk around every 20 – 30 minutes during your trip… It will help you to stimulate blood circulation and avoid a higher risk of developing a blood clot. DON’T FORGET TO TAKE A BLOOD THINNER!...

Medical tourism in Tijuana Mexico – Weight loss surgery Proudly located in Tijuana Mexico, Long Term WLS/VSG offers a team of certified and professional surgeons, high quality facilities and a very affordable price to all of our patients… Tijuana city has become one of the most important borders in the world, welcoming every day thousands of persons for medical, business, traveling and many other proposes… Located about 20-25 minutes from San Diego, California; we are prepared to offer every one of our patients the best medical services. Many people travel from other countries, especially U.S. and Canada to get a medical treatment for an affordable price with high standards and quality. For many years our city was involved in a high crime wave, affecting the image and perception of Tijuana around the world... The Mexican government put all his strength and resources to resolve the security problem, leaving in the past that regrettable situation that affected citizens and ...