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BEST LAP BAND REVISION SURGERY IN TIJUANA MEXICO

Weight loss procedures performed by board certified surgeons at one of the best hospitals in Mexico

WHAT IS A LAP BAND REVISION SURGERY?

Revision Surgery Lap Band Removal

Lap Band to VSG Revision. The lap band in Tijuana Mexico procedure is performed laparoscopically, Dr. Carlos would first remove the Lap Band and the convert it to a Gastric Sleeve or a Gastric Bypass depending on what surgery the doctor feels will yield the best weight loss results.

In the Gastric Sleeve, a portion of the stomach is removed, and the stomach is reduced in size, leaving a sleeve or tube-like structure. Patients eat less due to both the small size of the stomach and change in hormones affecting appetite the cost for this revision surgery is $5600.

In the Gastric Bypass, the stomach is divided into a small upper pouch that processes food and a much larger lower portion that is bypassed. Then the small intestine is then connected to the pouch. After this operation, the stomach is smaller and there are also changes in hormones affecting appetite. The Cost for this revision surgery is $6600.

THE PROCEDURE

  • Remove about three-quarters of your stomach along the outside curvature.
  • Create a new stomach in the shape of a thin tube or sleeve.
  • The sleeve spans the original distance from the esophagus to the small intestine.
  • Medications are administered for your comfort during the weight loss surgery.
  • Make several small incisions on your abdomen to insert the laparoscope.

LAP BAND REVISION SURGERY

RECOVERY

  • After the Lap Band surgery, you will stay at CER Hospital for two nights and three days to recover. As always, you must follow the doctor’s post-op instructions.
  • Bowel movements may be difficult and may cause discomfort for a few days after surgery, but this is normal after bariatric surgery.
  • Be sure to Sip your liquids constantly to stay hydrated.
  • Constipation is a symptom you may encounter during the first week post-operative.
  • Walk as much as you can, this helps the healing process and helps the gas come out of your system.
  • Take your pain medication as instructed as it will help with the pain and they are also anti-inflammatories so they will help with the healing process.
  • Be sure to follow your pre-op and post-op diet plans to achieve greater weight loss success.

Why choose a Lap Band Revision in Tijuana at CER Bariatrics Mexico

Having a Lap Band surgery gives the patient the privilege of our complication policy and all the benefits of having surgery at CER hospital such as in the case a patient has a complication while in Mexico, they will be cared for without any additional cost.

Our patients discuss with our surgeon about the best options for the procedure. This way they can rest assured that they will get the best treatment and care; this is done by the best-trained staff and board-certified surgeons getting the best possible results.

Experts in Lap Band Removal

  • Board certified VSG surgeons skilled in VSG to gastric bypass revision surgery.
  • Bariatric coordinators who will answer all your questions about the process of gastric sleeve surgery
  • A nutritionist offering nutrition assessments and dietary advice after surgery
  • Psychologist providing support before and after surgery.
  • Long term follow up.
  • Bilingual Staff.

Before the surgery

  • Our specialists will assist you to clarify your doubts regarding the mini gastric bypass surgery at all times.
  • -A coordinator will contact you and will be assigned to you according to your medical evaluation.
  • -All of your questions about achieving your ideal weight will be answered.
  • -As part of the treatment, you will be provided with diets for both before and after your surgery.

During your stay

  • During your stay there will be 24-hour services to your recovery suite.
  • -The accommodation will be of at least 2 nights. If you want to extend your stay for longer, our team will assist you.
  • -Our quotas are particular to each patient and their requirements. Feel free to ask about it when you first contact us.
  • -Dr. Alberto Carlos will be your Mexico gastric sleeve surgeon. He has performed more than 5000 successful surgical procedures. He is certified in General Bariatric Surgery to treat obesity and metabolic disorders.

BEGIN YOUR WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY WITH THE FOLLOWING 3 STEPS

BMI CALCULATOR

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple calculation using your height and weight. A BMI in the range of 18.5 to 24.9 is considered healthy while a number higher than 25.0 is overweight.
In other words, to qualify for bariatric surgery, your BMI must be of 30 or higher.

Also, feel free to click on the link below to check your BMI.
BMI Calculator

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Transportation from and to the San Diego Airport
• Medication pre and post-operation
• Personal Pre-op diet and care via phone and email
• Post-op care via phone
• Psychological evaluation
• EKG + Chest X-Ray + Rapid COVID test / Charges may apply if patient tests positive upon arrival.
• Room onboard for you and one guest above 18
• Patient meals (guests must pay for their food)
• Additional fees will apply for BMI 50+ and for Hiatal hernia
• Pre-surgery testing
• Nutritionist evaluation

APPLY NOW

Please try to submit as much information as you can to help our doctor determine which procedure would be the best for you.

Apply here to get a bariatric surgery in Tijuana.

Bottled Water, Free WIFI, Phone Calls to the US & Canada, English spoken, Free parking for visitors & Elevator access.

Board Certified Surgeon

Dr.Alberto Carlos is an experienced bariatric surgeon, member of the Mexican Board of General Surgery and is 1 of 80 surgeons certified in Bariatric Surgery in Mexico.

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Board Certified Surgeon

Dr.Alberto Carlos is an experienced bariatric surgeon, member of the Mexican Board of General Surgery and is 1 of 80 surgeons certified in Bariatric Surgery in Mexico.

A hospital you can trust

Team of bariatric surgeons at CER Bariatrics

Team of health professionals

International quality standards

State-of-the-art facilities

GOOGLE REVIEWS

M. Wood

Dr Carlos and all his team and staff are ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC AMAZING. It was like being in a nice hotel suite clean, always checking on you I was very impressed so I highly recommend them.

R. Muskopf

Cer Bariatrics saved me!! Everyone was very professional , answered all my questions in a timely manner. Dr. Carlos was truly amazing!! I would recommend anyone to go to Cer. Thank you all!!

A. Berrios

From the beginning to the end the process went very well. The doctors and nurses were very nice and informative. The transportation was on time when I arrived.  Thank you to CER Bariatrics 🙂

TESTIMONIALS

They Changed Their Lives with one of our weight loss surgeries in Mexico. What About You?

Check out some of our Mexico bariatric surgery reviews and get to know our patients, their families, and friends whom have shared about their experience during their stay with us.

FINANCING OPTIONS

CER Bariatrics is happy to announce we are now working with three top financial institutes that may be the right option for you.

Bariatric surgery financing help is available for our patients concerned about spending money or consuming their savings

Select the financing company that fits your needs

We work with three financial institutions Citerra, United Medical & Medicard.

Submit your application online in confidence

Choose the amount you would need to finance

Choose to finance the whole procedure, or just a portion

Choose your ideal terms: # months or years.

Wait until the finance company approves your application

The company will be in touch with you,

Once you receive the answer you will be able to sign and return the required documents to proceed with the process.

You are ready to proceed with your Bariatric Surgery

Please be in contact with Jack to continue with your Bariatric surgery process.

FAQ

AM I A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR BARIATRIC SURGERY?

To qualify for gastric sleeve surgery in Tijuana Mexico, patients must have a BMI between 40 or 35 with a weight-related health condition, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes or sleep apnea. Also, patients with a BMI between 30 and 35 with a weight-related health condition can qualify. Our surgeons are specialized in patients with obesity class I. The patients must be at least 14 years of age and not older than 70.

IS A BARIATRIC SURGERY SAFE?

All surgical procedures involve risk. At CER Hospital our doctors are Board Certified in Bariatric Surgery and are constantly upgrading their skills and techniques, guided by the safest and most effective standards for a gastric sleeve surgery in Mexico. Bariatric has proven to have low complication rates on average they are around 2.4 percent and CER Bariatrics has a complication rate lower than one percent.

HOW CAN BARIATRIC SURGERY HELP MY LIFE?

A gastric sleeve surgery in Mexico is the only proven diet plan that helps patients lose and maintain the weight off, and as well has been shown to help resolve many obesity-related conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep apnea, some cancers, depression and more. Frequently, patients who lose weight find themselves taking fewer medications to treat their obesity-related conditions.

CER Bariatric Program Offers some of the most proficient and most knowledgeable coordinators in their fields to help guide our patients through their entire gastric sleeve process, as well as provide pre-op and post-op care to lead our patients to their weight loss goal with care and efficiency.

CER Bariatric Program Offers some of the most proficient and most knowledgeable coordinators in their fields to help guide our patients through their entire gastric sleeve process, as well as provide pre-op and post-op care to lead our patients to their weight loss goal with care and efficiency.

OTHER PROCEDURES

PROCEDURE

If you have tried to lose weight and improve your health, yet you have not succeeded in doing so, you should get a gastric sleeve in Tijuana Mexico.

Gastric Sleeve

PROCEDURE

A complex procedure that induces weight loss by sleeve gastrectomy and intestinal bypass. 

Duodenal Switch

PROCEDURE

A surgery for morbidly obese patients with a Body Mass Index between 40 to 56.

ROUX-N-Y Gastric Bypass

PROCEDURE

A removable device that is placed in the stomach by endoscopy (through the mouth) and can remain for up to six months.

Gastric Balloon

PROCEDURE

Get a single anastomosis gastric bypass; an effective and well-established weight loss procedure.

Mini Gastric Bypass

PROCEDURE

The surgeon will first remove the Lap Band and the convert it to a Gastric Sleeve or a Gastric Bypass depending on what surgery the doctor feels will yield the best weight loss results.

VSG to gastric bypass revision

PROCEDURE

For patients with inadequate weight loss or weight regain after RYGB.

RYGB Revision

GET THE BEST WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY IN MEXICO

Take the opportunity to meet with our surgeon and discuss the best options to give you the best results with a Mexico weight loss surgery.

We always receive our patients here in Tijuana, Mexico with open arms.

For more information on traveling to have a weight loss surgery in Tijuana, contact our coordinator today.