09

Mar

Bariatric Surgery Pros and Cons

Bariatric surgery is an umbrella term that covers procedures performed on the stomach or intestines for weight loss. For example, gastric bypass is a weight loss surgery that involves surgically altering your digestive system to help you lose weight when diet and exercise aren&rs...

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15

Feb

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Lap Band vs. Gastric Bypass

Weight loss may not be as simple as starting a new diet or implementing a new exercise routine. Millions of people struggle to achieve weight loss for medical and psychological reasons. When you're ready to take control of your health with bariatric surgery, you&rsquo...

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19

Dec

Can you have gastric sleeve surgery twice?

Gastric sleeve surgery is a bariatric procedure that removes a large portion of your stomach, leaving behind a narrow “sleeve.” Reducing your stomach helps restrict calories and reduce hunger signals for improved weight loss.As safe and effective as the surgery is, c...

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28

Nov

Gastric Bypass vs. Sleeve

Gastric bypass and sleeve are bariatric, or weight loss surgeries, that help you lose weight by reducing the size of your stomach, so you eat less. These are the best options when you need to lose weight, significantly when improving your diet and becoming more active is not enou...

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09

Nov

Weight Loss Surgery for PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) occurs when tiny sacs of fluid develop along the outer edge of the ovary, called cysts. The signs and symptoms of PCOS are generally more severe in women who are overweight or obese, as the condition can cause significant weight gain and complicat...

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26

Sep

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Is gastric bypass reversible?

The international team of surgeons and physicians at OCC are among the leading authorities on the gastric bypass procedure in Tijuana, Mexico, having performed this surgery over many years. Many who have undergone gastric bypass tout its life-changing results.However, there are...

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01

Sep

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Obesity Control Center is certified by Joint Commission International

Obesity Control Center is among only eight hospitals in Mexico to be fully accredited by Joint International Commission. Additionally, OCC is among only a handful of international facilities with a “Centers of Excellence” designation. The Centers of Excellence program...

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01

Sep

Man measuring his stomach area

How to qualify for bariatric surgery

Weight-loss surgeries, or bariatric surgery, involve changing your digestive system to help you lose weight. When diet and exercise don't work, or when you have serious health issues due to being overweight, bariatric surgery may be the solution to your problems. Some proce...

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04

May

How to Start Your Journey to Massive Weight Loss from Obesity

Obesity and obesity-related conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure damage your health and shorten your lifespan. Bariatric surgery is often the best solution for long-term weight loss. Starting your journey toward a healthier size from obesity is a big decision, a...

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04

May

Metabolic Surgery May Help You Manage Diabetes Type II

When you think of bariatric surgery (or metabolic surgery), you likely think of obesity, but these weight-loss procedures can also have a tremendous impact on metabolic diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes and being overweight or obese are closely linked, with an...

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