It is estimated that you can lose between 60 and 90% of your excess body weight, however this is variable and depends on the procedure needed and the proper discipline in lifestyle changes after the surgery. The performed procedure includes monitoring of a multidisciplinary group that can help you reach the goal of being at your ideal weight.

Obesity is a condition in which multiple factors influence, so it must be addressed by multiple specialists at the same time. The Bariatric Surgeon is responsible for coordinating a group of specialists who will be in charge of your pre-surgical assessment and your post-surgical follow-up. In our team we have Specialists in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Psychology, Nutrition and Anesthesiology, working together to take care of your health.

It is important that you see a Bariatric Surgeon, who is trained to assist you in all aspects of your surgery.

The day of your surgery and one more night (in some cases just one night in the hospital), in order to provide an adequate observation of your evolution, proper recovery and adequate preparation so that, upon discharge, you are fully prepared by our team for your daily life.

All this is prearranged for your adequate recovery and success in your surgery.

The same day after your surgery it is recommended that you start walking. The benefit of minimally invasive surgery is present in bariatric procedures, so pain will not be a big concern. Rest after this type of surgery does not require entire days in bed and you will be able to conduct your activities without depending on another person.

Returning to your work activities depends on your job and your evolution, normally it takes at least 7 to 10 days to reincorporate to office work. It is recommended to return to cardiovascular exercise 3 weeks after the surgery and, exercise that includes lifting weights, must restart gradually after 2 and a half months to avoid hernia formation and so you can lose an appropriate amount of weight.

As with any surgery, there are risks, and it is very important to explain them to you in detail. The most frequent complications are minor, which means that they do not endanger the life of the patient. There’s the risk of infection of the surgical wounds in the first place, others that could occur are intestinal ileus (paralysis of the intestine temporarily) or minor bleeding that doesn’t require surgical reintervention.

The frequency of severe complications is less than 1%. Among them are bleeding that warrants surgical reintervention, stapling line leak, pulmonary thromboembolism, deep vein thrombosis, intestinal obstruction due to internal hernia, etc. The bariatric surgeon is trained to detect these complications early and give them proper management so that they do not put your health at risk. This risk can rise to a 3-7% in revisional surgeries, in patients with prior major abdominal surgeries, or in patients with a major pre-existing condition like cardiomyopathy, renal disease, etc.

Long term, certain nutritional deficiencies may appear, this may occur when there is no adherence to nutritional recommendations, in particular if you are not supplementing vitamins and minerals adequately. By approaching a Bariatric group like ours, you can have the confidence that we know what we are dealing with and are prepared to solve any eventuality.

Dr. Jesus Margarito and his team will keep in touch with you so that you get the best out of your surgery. In addition, you will continue to be cared for by our nutrition team in order to ensure that you can achieve your weight reduction goal without affecting your nutritional status or energy.

If required, you will be treated later by specialists in Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, who are trained to treat the multiple diseases related to Obesity After your surgery, you can count on your surgeon for any emergency at any time.