Am I a
candidate for this kind of
surgery?
If your BMI (body
mass index) is greater than 35
and your current health
condition is related to one or
more obesity diseases, this
indicates the necessity to lose
weight.
What does body mass index (BMI)
mean?
Body Mass Index (BMI) is one
of the most accurate ways to
determine when extra pounds
translate to health risks.
BMI is a measure which takes
into account a person’s
weight and height to gauge
total body fat in adults. A
BMI of 30 or higher is
considered obese.
Is
gastric band surgery done
using laparoscopy?
Efforts are made so that all can be under laparoscopy, although in some cases it may require open surgery.
Which surgery procedure is
the best for me?
You and your doctor will
choose the best procedure
according to your age,
weight and current health
condition.
How
long does it take to perform
the surgery?
Between 1 and 3 hours according to the procedure. But can last longer depending on each patient.
How
long will I be hospitalized?
1 day for gastric band surger.
The hospitalization time
could change depending on
each patient
If
I do not live in
Guadalajara, how long should
I stay in the city?
You can leave the city the
same day you leave the
hospital.
Will my
life change after the surgery?
The modifications made to your
gastrointestinal tract will
require permanent changes in
your eating habits that must be
adhered to for successful weight
loss. Also it will be important
to start doing moderate exercise
and in time you will be able to
do all kinds of exercise.
How long
should I wait to become pregnant
after the surgery procedure?
You will be able to try to get pregnant after 2 years.
When can I
return to work?
The gastric band surgery
involves only an overnight stay
in the hospital. Most patients
are able to return to work in 4
days after surgery and exercise
within a week. Normaly, after 3
weeks, you will be able to
return to your normal lifestyle.
What is
the ideal age to have the
surgery?
From the age of 18 years old
until the age of 60-70 years old.
This last depends on each
patient
Should I
take vitamins after gastric band
surgery?
Usually you will not require
any vitamins. With the gastric
band you will be continuously
getting the vitamins and
nutrients from what you eat.
Is gastric
band surgery reversible?
Yes, it is a fully
reversible process, we simply
remove the silicone band.
Are there
some foods or drinks that I will
no longer be able to eat or
drink after gastric band surgery?
You would be able to eat
almost all kinds of foods
depending on how tight the band
is, however, it may be difficult
to eat certain foods, such as
red meat and bread. Concerning
drinks, you should not drink
carbonated beverages, because
they will make you feel bloated.
Is it
necessary to bring a companion
with me or can I come by myself?
It is not necessary to bring
a companion, we will assist and
take care of you from the time
you arrive in Guadalajara until
the day you leave the hospital.
If you would feel better and
more secure with a companion,
you can bring him or her with
you.
Will I
have to return to Mexico in
order to have the gastric band
adjusted?
If you do not live in
Guadalajara you can go to your
closest doctor in order to have
the gastric band adjusted or we
can refer you to a doctor.
What I
should do in order to begin the
process?
You should fill out a
questionnaire and after that we
will contact you in a few days.
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