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Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery

The Evolution of Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery: From Complex Beginnings to a Standalone Solution Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery has an interesting history that spans several decades of medical innovation. It evolved from earlier bariatric procedures and was initially part of more complex surgeries. Here’s a breakdown of its origins: Bariatric surgery, aimed at treating obesity, began in the 1950s. Early surgeries, such as the jejunoileal bypass, involved rearranging the digestive system to limit calorie absorption. However, these procedures often had severe complications, leading to the development of more refined methods. 1980s: The modern era of bariatric surgery began with the development of the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, which became the gold standard for weight loss surgery. It reduced the stomach size and rerouted part of the intestines, limiting food intake and nutrient absorption. The sleeve gastrectomy surgery as we know it today originated in the 1990s. It was initially conceived as the first step in a two-part procedure known as biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD-DS), which is a highly effective but complex surgery. 1990s: Surgeons performing the BPD-DS noticed that some patients who only underwent the stomach reduction (removal of a portion of the stomach) achieved significant weight loss. [...]

By |2024-09-14T16:04:27-07:00January 7, 2022|Bariatric Surgery, News|0 Comments

COVID19 Our Patients Are First At CER Bariatrics

  COVID19 Our Patients Are First At CER Bariatrics Covid-19 at CER Hospital & CER Bariatrics are one entity with Board Certified Surgeons. That have devoted their lives to the care of others and will uphold their oaths as caregivers. To put the care and health of our patients first.   Our Vision has always been to be the choice of our patients. To come to a safe hygienic and professional hospital of excellence. To have their life-changing procedures. We as a whole stand with three main pillars, to achieve our vision. The first pillar at CER Hospital & CER Bariatrics is Trust. We want to ensure our patients have the trust that they will receive excellent and professional care. Without their health being jeopardized, CER Hospital holds our health standards and hygiene standards to US and Mexico health standards. By following FDA and Cofepris regulations. Our second Pillar at CER Hospital is Confidence. Our patients can be reassured that CER Hospital will do the right thing. We understand things can change from one day to the other. CER Hospital has set all possible precautions and will postpone and reschedule our patient’s surgery at no added cost if need [...]

By |2024-03-08T20:30:45-08:00January 7, 2022|Coronavirus, Covid-19, News|0 Comments

Prevention of Coronavirus Disease

Prevention of Coronavirus Disease The Chief of Medicine here at CER Hospital is implementing every precaution available for our patients and our team to maintain our zero percent infection rate and to prevent any of our patients from contracting the coronavirus. Here are some tips the chief of medicine is recommending for our staff and patients to follow. Clean your hands often   Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact   Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. Stay home if you’re sick   Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. Cover coughs and sneezes   Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the [...]

By |2024-03-08T20:20:36-08:00January 7, 2022|Coronavirus, Covid-19, News|0 Comments

Coronavirus COVID-19 Updates

Coronavirus COVID-19 Updates: What You Need to Know in 2024 As we move through 2024, "Coronavirus COVID-19" has become a familiar term, much like talking about the common cold. Thanks to widespread immunity, vaccines, and better treatments, its impact has significantly decreased. It’s still important to stay informed — especially for people with underlying health conditions or those in vulnerable groups. At CER Hospital, we prioritize the safety and well-being of our patients. Even though COVID-19 is less severe now, our team continues to monitor the situation closely and follow the latest guidelines. We’ve trained all staff recently to identify and manage possible COVID-19 cases and other seasonal illnesses. This proactive approach helps keep our facilities safe for every visitor. If you’re traveling by air, we recommend simple precautions — wear a mask and use hand sanitizer often. Your health is our top priority. We are here to provide high-quality care and make every visit to CER Hospital safe and reassuring. Stay connected with us for the latest updates. 2019: The Beginning The Coronavirus pandemic began in December 2019, when the first cases of a new respiratory virus were reported in Wuhan, China. What started as a local [...]

By |2025-06-26T12:08:27-07:00January 7, 2022|Coronavirus, Covid-19, Medical tourism, News, Surgery|0 Comments

CER Bariatrics has Joined the battle Against Diabetes

CER Bariatrics has Joined the battle Against Diabetes CER Bariatrics knows that the risk of Bariatric Surgery is less than the risk of complication and even death from diabetes. Diabetes is now becoming to be known as the silent killer. Diabetes currently affects more than 30.3 million people in the US alone and that number is quickly rising year after year. Over 90% of people with the disease have Type 2, which is associated with obesity and overweight, lack of physical activity, family history and older age. Unlike Type 1 diabetes in which the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin, the pancreas in patients with Type 2 diabetes produces enough insulin, but for unknown reasons, the body is unable to use the insulin. Diabetes can lead to blindness, heart, and blood vessel disease, strokes, kidney failure, amputations, and nerve damage and even death. Bariatric surgery can cure some patient with Diabetes Bariatric surgery, formerly used only for treating obesity, is now being explored as a cure for type 2 diabetes not only in obese patients but also in normal weight or moderately overweight A recent study on over 25,000 patients showed that 85 percent who underwent Roux-n-Y gastric bypass [...]

By |2024-09-28T03:03:50-07:00January 7, 2022|Bariatric Surgery, News|0 Comments

What to Expect After Gastric Sleeve Surgery

After Gastric Sleeve Surgery We want you to know that you have made a lifetime healthy decision and now you must commit to your goals, without a doubt we will aid you in every step of the way, even though you might already know how to take care of yourself, nonetheless, we ask you to take these tips as reminders.   Post-op, you must follow your Dr. or nutritionist guidelines for a proper stomach healing process, remember that If you eat too much or eat food that you shouldn’t eat, you will risk your health, in other words, you’ll leave yourself open for complications, your stomach is smaller now meaning you will digest food differently. Follow our recommendations to avoid complications but don’t worry! Solid foods will be implemented into your diet after a short period of time it’s just a matter of adjusting to your new stomach. The most common complications are dumping syndrome, therefore we recommend to eat slowly in a portion control, at last liquids, if you eat too quick, you are likely to experience nausea, vomiting, dizziness, sweating and diarrhea. Supplementation is key to prevent nutrient deficiency such as taking vitamins and minerals will be [...]

By |2024-06-18T15:48:03-07:00January 7, 2022|Medical tourism, News|0 Comments

Wanting to Get Pregnant and Lose Weight?

Wanting to Get Pregnant and Lose Weight? It’s not uncommon for us to receive a call or email from a potential patient trying to improve her physical appearance while also thinking about future pregnancy. One of the most frequent questions is: I want to have a tummy tuck, but I also want to get pregnant afterwards. Is it possible? To make the best decision, you should understand how the tummy tuck procedure works and how pregnancy affects the abdominal muscles. What Does a Tummy Tuck Do? A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) removes extra fat and skin from the abdominal area, creating a firmer, smoother look. To achieve this, the surgeon makes an incision above the pubic area and around the belly button, then pulls the skin downward and removes the excess. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, this procedure is not recommended for women planning significant weight loss or future pregnancies, as it can cause the muscles to stretch again. Can I Get Pregnant After a Tummy Tuck? Pregnancy undoes what the tummy tuck aims to fix. During pregnancy, your uterus expands dramatically. This stretches the abdominal muscles (a condition called diastasis recti). That’s why the procedure is [...]

By |2025-06-26T11:47:08-07:00January 7, 2022|Bariatric Surgery, News|0 Comments

Before Undergoing Weight Loss Surgery

  Before Undergoing Weight Loss Surgery You may be considering weight loss surgery if after several time of attempting to lose weight with different methods and keep it off, in this article you will find some facts you should know before undergoing Bariatric Surgery.   WHAT IS A WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY? A Weight loss surgery is the perfect solution for those patients who’ve tried every method to lose weight without any success. A Bariatric Surgery will help you with your eating habits, chronic diseases and, most importantly, achieve a healthy lifestyle. The most common Weight Loss Procedures at CER Hospital are:   Gastric Sleeve Gastric Bypass Gastric Lap Band Duodenal Switch Weight Loss Surgery can be lifesaving, but you need to be dedicated to making dramatic and permanent changes to how you eat and live. CHECK IF YOU MEET QUALIFICATION CRITERIA One of the most important things to consider before you undergo Bariatric Surgery is to check if you are a candidate for the surgery. For a person with some underlying diseases, the BMI (Basic Metabolic Index) has to be at least 32.5 and for those with no medical condition, the BMI has to be a minimum of 37.5. [...]

How to Prepare Before Bariatric Surgery

HOW TO PREPARE BEFORE BARIATRIC SURGERY A Bariatric Surgery is the perfect solution for those patients who’ve tried every method to lose weight without any success. A Bariatric Surgery will help you with your eating habits, chronic diseases and, most importantly, achieve a healthy lifestyle. There are many essential steps you must take to prepare for weight loss (bariatric) surgery, and your commitment to lifestyle change begins before surgery itself. Here are some tips you should follow to prepare before bariatric surgery. PRE-OP LIQUID DIET Before you go to surgery, it’s very important that you reduce the amount of fat around the liver and spleen, a preoperative liquid diet must be followed as indicated by your Surgeon or Patient Coordinator before bariatric surgery. If this diet is not followed, then surgery may be delayed or cancelled intra-operatively (during the procedure). AVOID USING MEDICINES Do not take any aspirin, Advil, Nuprin, Aleve, blood thinners or any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, also do not take any herbal medications, multivitamins or any other type of supplements for 12 days prior to surgery. For headache or minor pains you may use Tylenol. You may restart these medications the next day after surgery. The [...]

By |2024-06-18T15:53:51-07:00January 7, 2022|Bariatric Surgery, News|0 Comments

Things you Should Know About Gastric Sleeve

WHAT IS GASTRIC SLEEVE? Gastric sleeve surgery or also known as sleeve gastrectomy, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, vertical Gastroplasty or sleeve Gastroplasty, is one of the most safest procedures of bariatric surgery that has quickly been gaining popularity over the recent years. The sleeve gastrectomy is surgery where they removed about 80% of the stomach, this is achieved by a probe calibration 34-36 fr, depending on each case, so that we ensure achieve adequate resection and avoid removal an excessive amount of the entire stomach. It is currently the most performed bariatric procedures for its good results and its low complication rate compared to other more complex procedures. In our practice, it is routinely performed laparoscopically and according to each case with three incisions or single port surgery, depending on the conditions of each patient. It is ideal for patients without previous bariatric surgery, as well as an option for previous revision surgery for weight loss as an adjustable gastric band among other procedures. Without presenting any deficiencies of vitamins views you evolution of other surgery an excellent decrease in body mass with a loss of approximately 65 to 70% of excess weight is expected, in addition to significantly improve [...]

By |2024-06-18T15:54:21-07:00January 7, 2022|Gastric Sleeve, News|0 Comments
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