Myths and Facts of the Gastric Bypass

Myths and Facts of the Gastric Bypass

Myth # 1 Any overweight person can undergo bariatric surgery.

False: Bariatric surgery is reserved for obese patients. Initially it was indicated only to the morbidly obese but because of the good results shown for the control of some associated diseases it became an efficient tool for obese people with diabetes mellitus, hypertension, insulin resistance carriers, among others.

Myth # 2 There won't be changes in my life after surgery.

False: This is completely false. After surgery patients are going to experience many changes, especially related to eating behaviors that should be modified along with a healthier lifestyle.

Myth # 3 be operated in Mexico is cheaper but riskier.

False: In both Mexico and the United States there are doctors without the proper experience, as well as highly qualified physicians.. In institutions such as Hispano Americano Hospital in Mexicali we have a professional team of surgeons led by board certified Dr. Rafael Abril and Dr. Horacio Hampujol. Thanks to the thousands of American and Canadian patients looking for weight loss surgery in Mexicali, Mexico, they also have a high workload, meaning they have plenty of experience. What is not a myth is that health services in Mexico are way more affordable for millions of American and Canadian patients.

Myth # 4 Regardless of what you eat, you're not going to get fat again.

False: For results to be satisfactory and do not ever get fat again, you must make a change in lifestyle, in addition to following the instructions of the physician. The long-term success depends mostly on patient although the vast majority achieve it.

Myth # 5 In people under 35, the body adapts faster to rapid weight loss.

True: People under 35 have elastic tissue, so the body can adapt quite well to weight loss. However, this depends not only on age but also on the number of pounds that are lost, because someone morbidly obese after dropping most of the excess must undergo cosmetic surgery to remove excess skin.

Myth # 6 Once operated you are only going to be able to eat mashed foods.

True: During the first months, patients learn to eat again. At this stage they can only eat mashed foods, then chopped food and finally they can move on to more normal food.

Myth # 7 After the operation, the discomfort will prevent you to live a normal life.

False: Pain is very subjective and depends on each person, probably some will feel more discomfort, but that does not mean they can not carry out their normal life. Each case is different, but to alleviate the discomfort of an operation is essential that patients follow to the letter the instructions of your doctor.

Myth # 8 To be operated in simple, there is only to want it.

False: People who undergo bariatric surgery should be evaluated by several specialists and have a comprehensive study done. In Hispano Americano Hospital we have a comprehensive team of experts that will give you professional advice.

Myth # 9 Such procedures achieved reverse associated diseases such as diabetes.

True: Bariatric surgeries, such as gastric bypass, have shown excellent results in healing associated with obesity, such as diabetes, hypertension and certain dyslipidemias. Weight loss surgery in Mexico has proven to be highly effective in helping patients regain both their looks and their health.

Myth # 10 hair falls over and weaken nails after surgery.

True: Indeed hair falls and nails weaken, but this condition lasts only a few months. It iss related to the stress that the body generates after the surgery itself and also due to the abrupt decrease in weight. That is why vitamins are given to patients, which must be taken for life.

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