*DO I QUALIFY FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY?

• Should be considered surgery as a treatment after dieting and exercise have failed.

• Body Mas Index (BMI) of 35% and higher, or more than 100 pounds of overweight.

• Obesity relate diseases, such as type II diabetes (T2DM), hypertension, sleep apnea, joint pain  and other respiratory disorders, non alcoholic fatty liver disease.

 

*WHAT IS THE SIZE OF MY NEW STOMACH OR POUCH? 

• About 1 ounce, wich is approximately the size of a small shot glass.

 

*CAN I TRUST THE HOSPITAL ​QUALITY STANDARS?

• Definetly! Our facilities in San Luis Potosí, Mexico are certified and fully equiped with latest technolgy in the industry to perfom any bariatryc procedure in a safe and confortable enviorement. 

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*WILL THE PRICE EFFECT THE QUALITY OF MEDICATION AND SERVICE?​

• ​No in BSB San Luis Potosí, we always offer the highest quality in our medical services, medical equipment and medical supplies. The health of our briatric surgery patientes is mantnined with appropiate and premium medications from the best and most recommended pharmaceutical brands. 

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*HOW MUCH WEIGTH  WILL I LOSE AFTER SURGERY?

        Expected weigth loss the first month after surgery is from 20 to 30 pounds. After the first month you can expect 8 to 12                pound per month.

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*WHEN CAN I RETURN TO WORK? 

        Typically 2-6 weeks for most desk jobs, and 6-8 weeks for manual labor jobs. Keep in mind heavy lifting is not allowed the          first 3 month post surgery.

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*HOW SOON CAN I START DRIVING, WALKING, SWIMMING, LIFTING WEIGHT , AFTER SURGERY?

• You are allowed to drive when you are no loger taking narcotics and have enough mobility to drive safe. You can start walking INMEDIATELY!

•  Lifting weights varies with each individual . But i´s recommended to start 6 weeks after surgery. 

• You can start aerobics approximately 6 weeks after surger. Start slowly.Listen to your body.

• Swimming varies. Do not start swimming until you have chechekd with  a physician.

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*WILL I NEED PLASCTIC SURGERY FOR THE SURPLUS SKIN WHEN I HAVE LOST A LOT OF WEIGHT

        That´s not aways the case. As a rule, plastic surgery will not be considered for at least a year o two after the surgery.

  

 *WHY HAVE I BEEN REQUESTED A PRE-OP DIET, PRIOR TO SURGERY?

        The pre-op diet that we provideis focused to reduce your liver size and prevent additonal risk during surgery, also it helps you            to  have a better and faster recovery.

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*HOW SOON CAN I RESUME A NORMAL DIET AFTER SURGERY?

       Once  you have completed your pos-op diet (6  - 8 weeks) and your stomach is healed. Remember , normal doesn´t mean                   quantity but quality. After the post surgery diet we suggest you  to  have a healthy and balanced diet for better weight loss                    results. Your diet should be low carb and high protein to help your process. Also walking 30 munites per day is mandatory.

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*WILL I BE ABLE TO TAKE MY PRESCRIBED MEDICATIONS AFTER SURGERY?

       Please don´t start medications without your surgeon´s approval, especially in then first weeks following your weight loss                   surgery. 

       You may need crush big ills the first 10-15 days post surgery.

      Many obesity - related health problems can improve after weight loss surgery, but that donsen´t mean you should stop taking            your medications. Talk to main physician after stopping any medication(s).

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*DO I NEED TO TAKE VITAMIN SUPPPLEMENTS ?

      Once you resume to a normal diet after suergery, a daily multi-vitamin is recommended.

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*WHAT IS THE HONEYMOON PERIOD?

       Sometimes you may experince a lack of appetite  after surgery and that causes patients to skip meals, depriving themselves of        the nutritional needs. You will need to plan to have 4 -6 small meals per day to meet your nutrition goals and have a succesful            weight loss. 

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*WHY IS FLUID IMPORTANT?

      You need to take small slow sips of fluids throughout the day. It is important to maintain fluids intaken of about 64 ounces  or              more per day. This will help maintain the appropiate body levels of fluids and replace the losses from weight loss.  Fluids should         have minimum calories,  and no carbonation.

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*WHAT ABOUT ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AFTER SURGERY?

      After a period of time after surgery an occasional glass of wine or other alcoholic beverage is not considered harmful. 

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*WHY IS PROTEIN SO IMPORTANT? 

       Because it will help you to have a correct weight loss preces. Adding the benefits of a high protein diet. You can have protein by           eating chicken, fish and meat.

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TRAVEL

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*IS THERE A DIRECT FLIGHT FROM U.S. TO SAN LUIS POTOSI, MEXICO?

        Yes, there are several flights from Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Detroit, every day,  the fligth time is from 2 to 4 hours . You can ask          to our coordinator for more infomation. 

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*WHAT DO I NEED TO TRAVEL TO SAN LUIS POTOSI, MEXICO?

•  Your passport  

• air line or flight ticket 

• arrival and departure time 

• ID

• confortable cloths in a light wieght luggag

• perosnal items 

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