Bariatric Weight Loss Procedures in Mexico - How Are They Beneficial

Posted by Dr Mario Camelo on November 25th, 2020

Bariatric surgery is a type of weight-loss procedure that aims to help patients with severe obesity. Those who have this health condition suffer from it not because of overeating or lack of self-control but because of various genetic, metabolic, social, and cultural factors. Bariatric surgery aims to solve the root of the problem that exercise and a proper diet alone cannot solve.  

Gastric sleeve surgery, lap band surgery, and Roux-en-Y bypass are types of bariatric surgery offered in Mexico that reduce the stomach's capacity to hold food, making patients feel fuller faster. While the results are not immediate, bariatric surgery is proven to provide long-term results according to research because it limits food intake. Combined with other lifestyle changes, it can gradually help patients lose about 60 -75% of excess body weight.  

The best thing about bariatric surgery is that it offers more benefits besides sustained weight loss, such as:  

Remission of type 2 diabetes 

Type 2 diabetes is a common health condition that is caused by severe obesity. According to various research on the effectiveness of bariatric surgery, it is found that surgery can reduce the requirement of insulin and adjunct medications. Patients can achieve better glycemic control, thus causing long-term remission of type 2 diabetes, which is otherwise difficult to manage.  

Better cardiovascular health  

Overweight people are at high risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular diseases. Recent studies show that patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes have lower rates of myocardial infarction or heart attack and ischemic stroke after their bariatric surgery. More evidence showed that surgery decreases coronary heart disease and peripheral heart disease risk because the surgery can regulate blood pressure and cholesterol levels. 

Boost mental health  

Depression is a common mental health problem of people with obesity. They lack confidence because of the social stigma that tells them they have a poor body image. By losing excess weight through bariatric surgery, these patients can improve their emotional health and be more confident.  

Improve fertility  

Women who struggle to conceive due to obesity can greatly benefit from the bariatric procedures. It will help them reduce weight and normalize menstruation and ovulation, thereby improving their chances of getting pregnant.

Bariatric surgery in Ohio and other parts of the US is expensive due to several hidden costs. It is a good option to have the procedure done in Mexico at low costs.