Revisional Bariatric Surgery in Tijuana, Mexico

Everyone hopes that their bariatric surgery will go off without a hitch and that they will see significant success in their weight loss after the surgery. Sometimes this is not the case and revisional surgery needs to made. In fact, sometimes revisional surgery is necessary to allow for even greater weight loss. The cost of this type of surgery can be fairly high and many are looking for revisional surgery in Tijuana as an answer to this problem.

Seeking help from the best facility possible in Tijuana can make all the difference in your revisional surgery. Choose a facility that has been accredited by an association that makes sure the patients come first. Joint Commission International has one of the most formidable accreditation programs with over 300 standards to be passed by the facilities. These include standards relating to facility condition, family and patient care, surgical outcomes and equipment.

What To Consider

Choosing the best location for your surgery can be overwhelming. In your consideration you will want to remember that you will have to be able to travel the distance to Tijuana and take the time to do so. You will need recovery time after the surgery and you also need to be sure that the surgery is the right choice for you. When selecting a facility you also want to choose a surgeon that fits. Make sure that the surgeon you choose is affiliated with an association to keep them accountable such as the Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery or the Mexican Association of Obesity Surgery and Metabolic Disorders.

It is also important that you consider that you need to make some life changes to help the surgery be successful. Make sure the facility you are considering offers counseling or nutritional assistance along with your surgery. This will give you the advantage when it comes to making sure your surgery is as successful as possible.

Planning Your Trip

You want to be ready for your trip to Tijuana and the surgery you are about to partake in. Make sure that you talk to your doctor about what to expect during the surgery. He or she will likely tell you to get ready for the surgery by eating healthy, stopping smoking and changing some medications you take. The smoking can cause your to heal slowly after the surgery and could cause complications during the surgery. The medications could cause your blood to thicken making it harder to perform the surgery and cause major complications. You will also want to prepare for a long trip and some recovery time. Ask someone to accompany you so that they can help you on the way home.

Type of Revisional Surgeries

Dr. Ponce is capable of rescuing and modifying any type of bariatric surgeries. Here is a list of possible revisional surgeries:

Gastric Band (Lapband) -> Gastric Sleeve
Gastric Band (Lapband) -> Gastric Bypass
Gastric Sleeve -> Gastric Bypass
Gastric Bypass -> Gastric Bypass
Gastric Sleeve -> Duodenal Switch

Cost

The cost of bariatric surgery in Tijuana as well as many other parts of Mexico is not as costly as in the United States. Most bariatric surgeries in the area cost about $8,000. The reason for the lower cost of surgery is due in part to the lower cost of living. In addition, there is a lower cost for malpractice insurance, the overhead for the facility and the medical educations for the medical teams. This can be passed on to the patients when it comes to the cost of the surgeries.

Most surgical fees include the cost of the facility, surgeon fees, anesthesiologist fees, medications, nutritionists, travel and counseling costs. Additional surgeries, complications, additional medications and such are often not covered under the costs of the surgery.

The Process

After you have met with your physician and you both decide that revisional surgery in Tijuana is the best idea for you, it is time to get things moving. You will want to contact a travel agent that specializes in medical travel or contact a surgeon directly. The surgeon will want to learn more about what you are interested in and what your current medical condition is as well as your medical history. He or she will want to conference by telephone with your physician and any others involved in your healthcare. Once they decide that they can help you, the surgeon will work up a price for the surgery, often to include travel.

The surgeon will want to discuss the process of the procedure with you and get you started on your preparations. They will also want to be sure that you are prepared for the surgery and the time you need for recovery.