Bariatric & metabolic surgery · Obesity Makeover

Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery in Mexicali

Obesity is a chronic disease that can affect health in many ways. For some people, bariatric surgery is part of a comprehensive treatment plan that also includes changes in eating, physical activity and medical follow-up.

It's an important decision, so it begins with a thorough evaluation and an honest conversation about benefits, risks and commitments.

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Obesity Makeover brings together Dr. Antonio García's care for obesity, bariatric surgery and medical weight management, built on an individual evaluation and a follow-up plan.

Who may qualify?

According to international guidelines for metabolic and bariatric surgery (ASMBS and IFSO, 2022), surgery may be considered for adults with:

  • A body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher, with or without related health conditions.
  • A BMI of 30 to 34.9 with metabolic disease, such as type 2 diabetes, especially when other treatments haven't worked well enough.

Eligibility isn't based on BMI alone: your medical history, other conditions, habits and ability to follow up are also considered. The final recommendation comes from an individual evaluation.

The evaluation before deciding

Before bariatric surgery, your overall health is reviewed carefully. Depending on your case, this may include lab work, imaging or endoscopy, a nutrition assessment and a psychological assessment, plus other specialists when needed.

The procedure we perform

Dr. Antonio García currently performs the gastric sleeve as his bariatric procedure. Not everyone is a candidate: if another procedure would better suit your medical history, we'll explain it clearly and guide you.

Life after surgery

Surgery is a tool, not the whole treatment. Afterwards you'll follow a staged diet, take vitamin and mineral supplements, increase physical activity gradually and attend long-term follow-up visits. Results vary from person to person and depend largely on that follow-up.

Risks

As with any major operation, bariatric surgery has risks, including bleeding, infection, leaks, blood clots, reflux and nutritional deficiencies, among others. During the evaluation we review the ones that apply to you and how to prevent them.

What if I don't want — or can't have — surgery?

Surgery isn't the only option. Medical treatments for obesity may be an alternative or a complement in some cases. Learn about medical weight management.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

According to international guidelines (ASMBS and IFSO, 2022), surgery may be considered for adults with a body mass index of 35 or higher, or 30 to 34.9 with metabolic disease such as type 2 diabetes. Beyond BMI, your medical history, habits and ability to follow up are also assessed. Eligibility is determined through an individual evaluation.

A gastric sleeve reduces the size of the stomach. A gastric bypass creates a small stomach pouch and also reroutes part of the small intestine. Each has different indications, benefits and risks; the right choice depends on your medical history, conditions such as diabetes or reflux, and your goals, and is made through an individual evaluation. The bariatric procedure performed at this practice is the gastric sleeve; if a bypass would be a better fit for you, we'll explain why and guide you.

It depends on the procedure, pre-operative tests, the hospital and the follow-up program. After your evaluation you receive a personalized quote that details what it includes.

Yes, you can request an evaluation to review how you're doing after bariatric surgery, even if it was performed elsewhere. Please bring any records you have.

Follow-up is long term. Visits are more frequent in the first months and then spaced out, but nutritional and medical monitoring continues for years.

Take the next step with clear information

Request a consultation to review your case and learn about your options.

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