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Almost 20% of people in the United States suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD. This condition is common among overweight people, pregnant women, and patients who take certain medications. If GERD is left untreated, patients can experience serious complications such as Barrett’s esophagus, esophagitis, and esophageal stricture. Other complications outside of the...

Severe obesity or excessive fat accumulation in the body is a chronic condition that presents plenty of health risks—diabetes, fatty liver disease, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and more. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 4 million people die each year due to obesity, and the rates are increasing annually. If...

Both Roux-en-Y surgery and mini gastric bypass surgery create a new stomach and alter digestion to limit the amount of food a person’s body can take in. Both reduce the size of the stomach and then restrict the absorption of the food you eat by bypassing a portion of the intestines. And, both result in...

Everyone knows that obesity is a dangerous condition that increases the risk of developing critical diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, lung problems, sleeping issues, and stroke. Obesity is proven to kill millions of people worldwide every year. And, when diet and exercise can no longer help, there is another solution: Bariatric surgery. One form of...

Obesity or excessive body fat accumulation kills over 4 million people each year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) statistics. This chronic condition increases the person’s risk of developing life-threatening diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. Diet and exercise are often recommended to reduce...

Laparoscopic and bariatric surgery is a general term for minimally invasive weight loss surgery. In this type of procedure, the surgeon uses a small camera instrument called a laparoscope to access the abdomen and pelvis without making large incisions. Among the new and popular types of laparoscopic weight loss surgery is sleeve gastrectomy. The surgery...

If you are looking for affordable weight loss surgery, a mini gastric bypass in Mexico might fit the bill. The cost of healthcare in Mexico is much lower compared to the US. Here, you can expect to get the same care level from international bariatric surgeons and state-of-the-art hospitals for less. You can save about 70% on...

A gastric sleeve procedure is one of the newer forms of stomach surgery in Tijuana, and it has quickly gained popularity in bariatric surgery. Doctors recommend this to people with severe obesity, with a BMI of 40 and up. Many patients also prefer this procedure because it is minimally invasive.  How is gastric sleeve surgery done?  ...

One of the procedures available to help people with obesity is a gastric bypass in Tijuana, Mexico. It is recommended for those with a BMI of 40 and above who, despite diet and exercise, still fail to lose excess weight. People with a BMI of 35 may qualify if they suffer from high blood pressure or...

Are you struggling to lose weight despite diet and exercise? You are not alone. Many people who suffer from obesity have a hard time achieving a healthy weight, too. But don’t lose hope, as gastric surgery may be suitable for your case. One of the newer forms of gastric surgery that you may want to consider is the...