Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Center

World-wide pionners in Metabolic Surgery... certified world class hospital... an easy accessible location... TANGIBLE RESULTS!!!

Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Center
It's an international institution created by a group of specialists highly trained in the integral management of obesity and its associated metabolic problems providing excellence in a multidisciplinary obesity-management, having high priority for security and human treatment for all our patients.

World-wide pionners in Metabolic Surgery
Members of the Mexican College of Obesity and Metabolic Surgery
Members of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic diseases (IFSO)

Our Surgeons -We have a team of highly qualified and experienced doctors. Please click on qualifications to get more information about our team of specialists.

What we do?
At the Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Center, our surgeons are trained to use a surgery technique known as minimally invasive surgery. This technique reduces the patient's recovery time and makes it less painful. Two of the surgery methods that fall under the minimally invasive surgery are:

• Laparoscopic surgery
• Endoscopic surgery

We offer

• Gastric Bypass Surgery
• Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery
• Gastric Band
• Mini Gastric Bypass
• Intragastric Ballon 

Get your sugery done, while having fun in vacations. Please click here to request more information about Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Center.

Gastric Bypass Surgery

In Gastric bypass surgery, the surgeons make the stomach smaller, then attaches a Y-shaped section of the small intestine directly to the pouch allowing food to bypass part of the small intestine. Having a smaller stomach you will feel full faster than when your stomach was its original size. Also, bypassing a portion of the small intestine means your body absorbs fewer calories This leads to weight loss.

Some facts about Gastric bypass surgery:

• Can be perfomed either by Laparoscopic Surgery or by the
  traditional "open" technique.
• It can not be reversed.
• Expected weight loss:
    35-40% body weight
    50-70% excess body weight
• Hospitalization period:
    2-3 days
• Mortality:
    0.5%
• Possible complications:
    7.5%
    Leaks, stenosis

This is the best option for patients with diabetes and Metabolic syndrome.

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Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery

The Sleeve Gastrectomy is a surgical weight-loss procedure in which approximately 75% of the stomach is removed, the open edges on the remaining stomach are then attached together to form a a sleeve or tube with a banana shape.
After this procedure, the outlet valve and the nerves to the stomach remain intact and, while the stomach is drastically reduced in size, its function is preserved. The stomach continues to function normally, but the quantity of food eaten will be reduced. Also, removing the majority of the stomach reduces considerably the amount of hunger-stimulating hormones being produced.

Some fatcs about Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery:

• Can be perfomed either by Laparoscopic Surgery or by
  the traditional "open" technique.
• It can not be reversed.
• Expected weight loss:
    30-35% body weight
    50-60% excess body weight
• Hospitalization period:
    2 days
• Mortality:
    0,5%
• Possible complications:
    7,5%
    Leaks

Because the new stomach continues to function normally, and the fact that this procedure does not involve any bypass of the intestinal tract this is a suitable form of surgery for patients already suffering from anemia or a variety of other conditions that would place them at high risk for surgery involving intestinal bypass.

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Adjustable Gastric Band

An adjustable gastric band is an inflatable silicone prosthetic device that is placed around the top portion of the stomach.The placement of the band causes the creation of a small pouch at the top of the stomach that holds approximately 30 ml (about 1/8 cup). As the upper part of the stomach registers as full, the message to the brain is that the entire stomach is full and this sensation helps the person to be hungry less often, to feel full more quickly, to eat smaller portions, and lose weight over time.

Some fatcs about the Gastric Band Surgery:

• This technique is performed by Laparoscopic surgery.
• The band is fully reversible and does not
  permanently alter the anatomy.
• Expected weight loss:
    30% body weight
    60-70% excess body weight
• Hospitalization period:
    1 day
• Mortality:
    0%
• Possible complications:
    4% 
  Erosions,Slippage, Obstructions

The opening of the band can be increased or decreased easily to achieve the optimal restriction for the patient.

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Mini Gastric Bypass

In this procedure, the stomach is divided into a long narrow tube and a separate larger piece. The smaller part of the stomach is attached about 6 feet down in the small intestine.

The smaller stomach decreases the amount of food the patient can eat, while the bypass of a portion of the small intestine reduces the absortion of fat and calories.
 
Some fatcs about the Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery:

• Can be perfomed either by Laparoscopic Surgery or by the
  traditional "open" technique.
• Is not reversible.
• Expected weight loss:
    30%-35% body weight
    65-75% excess body weight
• Hospitalization period:
    2 - 3 days
• Mortality:
    0%
• Possible complications:
    9%
    Leaks, Biliary reflux.

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Intragastric Ballon

The Intragstric Balloon consists of a soft, expandable balloon, the placement tube and a filling system. The empty balloon is inserted in the stomach, then it is filled with sterile saline. When full, the balloon is too large to pass into the bowel and now will float freely in the stomach.

Some fatcs about the Intragastric Balloon method:

• The intragastric Balloon is endoscopically inserted via them mouth and oesophagus.
• It's completely reversible.
• Expected weight loss:
    10% body weight
    35% excess body weight
• Hospitalization period:
    Same day procedure.
• Mortality:
    0%
• Possible complications:
    2%

Patients may experience vomit, during the first days after the procedure.
This procedure is only aimed at providing a temporary weigth loss solution (6 months).

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Medical Tourism

Medical Tourism focus on getting your sugery done, while having fun in vacations.

To accomplish it, we have preapared a set of packages with different attractions:

LapBand Surgery Options

Package # 1
Cost: 8,500 dollars, and includes:
SURGERY, TESTS, LAP BAND, JCI CERTIFIED HOSPITAL, FIVE STARS HOTEL, CELL PHONE - ALL FEES.

DAY 1
Transportation Airport-Hotel-Clinic-Hotel.
Guided Tours through Chihuahua city

DAY 2
Transportation Hotel-Clinic-Hotel.
Medical and Nursing services 24 hours a day
Surgery

DAY 3
Transportation Hotel-Airport.

Package # 2
Cost 9500 Dlls. and includes:
SURGERY, TESTS, LAP BAND, JCI CERTIFIED HOSPITAL, FIVE STARS HOTEL, CELL PHONE - ALL FEES.

DAY 1
Transportation Airport-Hotel-Clinic-Hotel.
Guided Tours through Chihuahua city.

DAY 2
Transport Hotel-Chepe (Chihuahua al Pacific Railroad)-Copper Canyon..
Staying at the Copper Canyon Hotel including a guided tour by the Canyon.
Translator all the time.

DAY 3
Transportation Copper Canyon-Creel-Chihuahua.
Translator all the time.
Transportation Chepe (Railroad)-Hotel.

DAY 4
Transportation Hotel-Clinic-Hotel.
Medical and Nursing services 24 Hours.
Surgery.

DAY 5
Transportation Hotel-Airport.

Gastric Bypass Surgery Options

Package # 1
Cost: 13,500 dollars, and includes:
SURGERY, PRE-OP TESTS, CERTIFIED HOSPITAL, FIVE STARS HOTEL, CELL PHONE - ALL FEES.

DAY 1
Transportation Airport-Hotel-Clinic-Hotel.
Guided Tours through Chihuahua city

DAY 2
Transportation Hotel-Clinic.
Surgery.
Hospitalization Days 2 and 3.

DAY 3
Transportation Clinic-Hotel.
Medical and Nursing services 24 Hours.

DAY 4
Rest and recovery day.
Medical and Nursing services 24 Hours.

DAY 5
Rest and recovery day.
Medical and Nursing services 24 Hours.

DAY 6
Transportation Hotel-Airport.

Package # 2
Cost: 14,500 dollars, and includes:
SURGERY, PRE-OP TESTS, CERTIFIED HOSPITAL, FIVE STARS HOTEL, CELL PHONE - ALL FEES.

DAY 1
Transportation Airport-Hotel-Clinic-Hotel.
Guided Tours through Chihuahua city.

DAY 2
Transport Hotel-Chepe (Chihuahua al Pacific Railroad)-Copper Canyon..
Staying at the Copper Canyon Hotel including a guided tour by the Canyon.
Translator all the time.

DAY 3
Transportation Copper Canyon-Creel-Chihuahua.
Translator all the time.
Transportation Chepe (Railroad)-Hotel.

DAY 4
Transportation Hotel-Hospital
Surgery.
Days 4 and 5 in the Hospital.
Medical and Nursing services 24 Hours.

DAY 5
Transportation Hospital-Hotel.
Medical and Nursing services 24 Hours.

DAY 6
Rest and recovery day.
Medical and Nursing services 24 Hours.

DAY 7
Rest and recovery day.
Medical and Nursing services 24 Hours.

DAY 8
Transportation Hotel-Airport. 

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Our Surgical Team

Hector M. Bernal Velazquez M.D.
Bariatric Surgeon
Medical Doctor License# 4139537

Trained in prestigious International surgery centers:

• Gastro Obeso Center (Sao Paulo, Brasil).
• nstituto Sallet (Sao Paulo, Brasil).
• Obesity Control Center (Tijuana, Mexico).

Co-authored "Duodenal-Jejunal exclusion as Diabetes Mellitus’ treatment applied in moderate-obese and non obese patients".

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Olga Ponce M.D.Anesthesiologist
Medical Doctor License holder

• American Society of Anesthesiologists Member
• Training focused in Anesthesia on Bariatric Surgery.

Authored and Published "Risks and Complications in Morbid Obese Patients. How to reduce the likelihood of Complications."

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Publications
Authors of the Research Project: "Efecto de la exclusión duodeno yeyunal como tratamiento de Diabetes Mellitus en pacientes con MC menor de 30" (The effect of the duodena-jejuna exclusion as treatment for diabetes mellitus in patients with BMI below 30)

Authors of the Research Project: "Efecto de la electroestimulación ileal en el tratamiento de la Diabetes Mellitus en modelo animal de experimentación no obeso." (The effect of the ileal electro-stimulation as Diabetes mellitus treatment in non-obese animal models).

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About Chihuahua

Chihuahua City ("chi-WAH'-wah") is the capital city of Chihuahua state - by far Mexico's largest state. With over a quarter of a million square kilometers of territory, Chihuahua occupies nearly 13% of Mexico's total land space. It also shares a long land border with the USA.

The aqueduct in Chihuahua
Although the state capital of Chihuahua provides the eastern terminus of the Copper Canyon train, it has not really been part of the Mexican tourist trail in the past; ignored by some guidebooks and distanced from the cluster of cities in Mexico's colonial heartland, Chihuahua has been overlooked by many people who visited Mexico's other colonial cities. It is nevertheless, a very important city in Mexico: its wealth built on agriculture and industry which still thrive here. It's also one of Mexico’s most important historical centers.

Chihuahua's atmosphere is truly Mexican and deeply patriotic, which adds remarkably to the sense of history found here. Its remoteness from the traditional colonial heartland means that it hosts fewer tourists than its counterparts; although a tour of Mexico's colonial heritage, without including Chihuahua, would be incomplete.

The cathedral Chihuahua's colonial center is filled with handsome colonial buildings, mansions and palaces - most are open to the public - and also has some fine museums, including the ex-houses of two of Mexico's most famous leaders.

Surrounding Chihuahua City are a number of areas of outstanding natural beauty which lend themselves to adventure and eco tourism, something the local government here is actively promoting.

This is a city with an authentic Mexican feel, a friendly atmosphere, important historical significance and a selection of fine attractions. A stay of 1 or 2 nights here, either as part of colonial city tour, an adventure holiday, perhaps as part of a copper canyon train ride, will be rewarded with your discovery of a true hidden gem within Mexico's rich colonial heritage.

Where is Chihuahua located

The State of Chihuahua has over 900 kilometers of border with New Mexico and Texas and is one of the primary gates for trade exchange among Mexico, the United States and Canada
 
The city of Chihuahua is the capital of the state and its geographical location is privileged.

The city of Chihuahua connects to the United States through Highway 1 -25 ( north-south) And Highway 1-10 (east-west)

Chihuahua has three international flights to El Paso, Houston and Dallas.

Chihuahua is a secure city...

CALEA'S award to Chihuahua's police

Direccion de Seguridad Publica Municipal de Chihuahua, Mexico, became the first law enforcement agency in Mexico awarded CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies)Law Enforcement Accreditation at the Spring CALEA Conference in Greensboro, North Carolina.

This municipal law enforcement agency for the city of Chihuahua was also the first agency in Mexico to receive the CALEA Recognition Award in March 2004.

CALEA Executive Director Sylvester Daughtry, Jr. expressed the following: "I congratulate the Direccion de Seguridad Publica Municipal for the outstanding achievement of being the first agency in the great country of Mexico to be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. This unique achievement serves as an example to other agencies in their effort to provide excellence in service to their citizenry."

There are now CALEA Law Enforcement Accredited agencies in four countries: the United States, Canada, Barbados, and Mexico.Emergency and immediate response center with response time of 12 minutes in emergency police operations.

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