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Welcome to the Bariatric Surgery Center
If you or someone you know is struggling with severe obesity and suffering from related health conditions, Dr. Jorge Maytorena can help!
Dr. Jorge Maytorena specializes in Bariatric Surgery and long-term patient management to help our patients take control of their obesity and regain their health.
A decision to have obesity surgery is not to be taken lightly. The goal of this website is to provide you with information that can help you decide whether obesity surgery is right for you and if you are a candidate for the Bariatric Surgery.
Do You Have BMI of 30 or greater?
Do you have a life-threatening health problem caused or made worse, by being overweight, such as HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, DIABETES, SLEEP APNEA OR HEART DISEASE?
Have you tried to lose weight with supervised diets, medications and exercise regimens without success?
Are you seriously committed to improving your health with life long medical follow-up?
If you answered "YES" to any of these questions, you may be a candidate for Bariatric (Weight Loss Surgery)
Before and After Pictures
Mr Kenneth R. Sewell / Nuclear Engineer & Writer
Before Pictures, weight 306 lbs, waist size: 56
After Pictures, weight 200 lbs, waist size: 34
14 month's after Gastric Sleeve Surgery
In the majority of such pathologies it is possible to interrupt Pharmacologic Treatments for the control of these illnesses.
Our Center
Gastric Band, Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Mini-Gastric Bypass, Gastric Plication.
People that have had these surgeries with him have achieved their weight loss goal and are leading now a full and healthy life; you can read some of their testimonials.
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Surgery) Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia, Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia.
Jennifer Cobernus Before and After Picture Surgery performed March 1st. 2011
Mr Kenneth R. Sewell / Nuclear Engineer & Writer
Before Pictures, weight 306 lbs, waist size: 56
After Pictures, weight 200 lbs, waist size: 34
14 month's after Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Lupita weighed 220 lbs. before Gastric Sleeve Surgery. Her current weight is 136 lbs.
Leonor Before & After the Gastric Sleeve Surgery.
This patient was a 62 years old diabetic, weighed 286 lbs. before Lap Band Surgery. His current weight is 220 lbs., She is now able to control their glucose levels and diabetes.
The length of stay for this procedure is as follows: you have your Gastric Plication Procedure done on day of arrival to hospital, you stay the next day and are released the following day.
The length of stay for this procedure is as follows: you have your Gastric Lap band Procedure done on day of arrival to hospital, you stay the next day and are released the following day.
The length of stay for this procedure is as follows: you have yourGastric Bypass Procedure done on day of arrival to hospital, you stay the next day and are released the following day.
The length of stay for this procedure is as follows: you have yourMini-Gastric Bypass Procedure done on day of arrival to hospital, you stay the next day and are released the following day.
The length of stay for this procedure is as follows: you have your Gastric Plication Procedure done on day of arrival to hospital, you stay the next day and are released the following day.
The length of stay for this procedure is as follows: you have your Gastric Sleeve Procedure done on day of arrival to hospital, you stay the next day and are released the following day.
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Gastric Banding
The band is adjustable. Adjustments are made by your healthcare professional using a needle to inject saline solution into your band through the port. Adding saline increases the amount of restriction provided by the band, helping patients feel fuller sooner and with less food.
Life After Gastric Banding
Health Benefits
Studies found that gastric banding:
Quality of Life
One meta-analysis stated that for bariatric surgery patients who experienced significant weight loss:
Recovery
Your healthcare team will advise you when to return to work and when you are able to resume normal activities.
Potential Concerns of Gastric Banding
Gastric banding can help you feel satisfied sooner and with less food, but it won’t eliminate the desire to eat. You will need to follow your specific diet and exercise guidelines provided by your surgeon to achieve success. Gastric banding requires more intensive follow-up care than most other bariatric surgeries.This is mostly because the band is adjustable. Keep in mind that even after reaching and maintaining your success weight, you may still need to see your healthcare professional for further adjustments.
Risks Associated with Gastric Banding
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Procedure
Sleeve gastrectomy is usually performed on extremely obese patients, with a body mass index of 40 or more, where the risk of performing a gastric bypass or duodenal switch procedure may be too large. A two-stage procedure is performed: the first is a sleeve gastrectomy, and the second is a conversion into a gastric bypass or duodenal switch. Patients usually lose a large quantity of their excess weight after the first sleeve gastrectomy procedure alone, but if weight loss ceases the second step is performed.
For patients that are obese but not extremely obese, sleeve gastrectomy alone is a suitable operation with minimum risks. Some surgeons even prefer it over gastric banding, because it eliminates the need of having to insert a foreign body. The sleeve gastrectomy currently is acceptable weight loss surgery option for obese patients as a single procedure. Most surgeons prefer to use a bougie between 32 - 40 Fr with the procedure and the approximate remaining size of the stomach after the procedure is about 4 ounces.
Gastric Bypass
Life After Gastric Bypass
Health Benefits
Studies found that gastric bypass:
Quality of Life
One meta-analysis stated that for laparoscopic bariatric surgery patients who experienced significant weight loss:
Recovery
One study found that gastric bypass patients were able to:
It's obvious to many people who have lived with morbid obesity for years that the disease has a severe negative impact on quality of life. Because of morbid obesity, you may choose not to participate in certain activities. You may feel that you have limited career choices.
What you may not know is that morbid obesity has been found to affect the quality of your health.
Morbid obesity has been linked to several serious and life-threatening diseases. These co-morbid conditions include type 2 diabetes , heart disease and high blood pressure, acid reflux/GERD, and cancer. Most of these conditions do not develop for years. So many people living with morbid obesity may have one or more of these health issues without even realizing it.
Bariatric surgery may offer you a whole new outlook on health…
One study found that gastric bypass surgery reduced the total number of co-morbid conditions of participating patients by 96%.
Surgeons recommended bariatric surgery as a treatment option for patiens with type 2 diabetes who were morbidly obese. In some gastric bypass cases, resolution of type 2 diabetes occurred within days of the surgery. - A meta-analysis stated that several studies found that bariatric surgery patients felt better, spent more time doing recreational and physical activities, benefited from enhanced productivity and economic opportunities, and had more self-confidence than they did prior to surgery.
Risks Associated with Gastric Bypass:
Gastric Plication Laparoscopic Procedure
In Gastric Plication the stomach is constructed into a tubular shape by using medical staples.
The greater curvature of the stomach is then sleeved into the inner side using medical sutures.
The size of the stomach is reduced by almost 60-80%
Advantages of Gastric Plication:
One significant advantage of Gastric Sleeve Plication is that the process is reversible. The sutures can be removed in the future if required and the stomach capacity can be restored.
Risk Factor:
Mini-Gastric Bypass
Mini-Gastric Bypass Surgery is a weight loss surgery procedure that is quick, simple and aids in loosing pounds, it is similar to other Gastric Bypass Surgeries in that a portion of the stomach is stapled so it is not used and a portion of the small intestines is bypassed.
The Mini-Gastric Bypass Surgery is a very simple procedure which will reduce the amount of food that the stomach can hold and the amount of fat and calories that are absorbed through the small intestines.
Risks and Benefits
As with any major surgery there are risks involved, however the benefits outweigh the risks.
Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopic surgery, also called minimally invasive surgery (MIS), bandaid surgery, keyhole surgery is a modern surgical technique in which operations in the abdomen are performed through small incisions (usually 0.5-1.5cm) as compared to larger incisions needed in traditional surgical procedures. Laparoscopic surgery includes operations within the abdominal or pelvic cavities, whereas keyhole surgery performed on the thoracic or chest cavity is called thoracoscopic surgery. Laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgery belong to the broader field of endoscopy.
There are a number of advantages to the patient with laparoscopic surgery versus an open procedure. These include reduced pain and haemorrhaging, and shorter recovery time.
The key element in laparoscopic surgery is the use of a laparoscope. There are two types: (1) a telescopic rod lens system, that is usually connected to a video camera (single chip or three chip), or (2) a digital laparoscope where the charge-coupled device is placed at the end of the laparoscope, eliminating the rod lens system. Also attached is a fiber optic cable system connected to a 'cold' light source (halogen or xenon), to illuminate the operative field, inserted through a 5 mm or 10 mm cannula or trocar to view the operative field. The abdomen is usually insufflated, or essentially blown up like a balloon, with carbon dioxide gas. This elevates the abdominal wall above the internal organs like a dome to create a working and viewing space. CO2 is used because it is common to the human body and can be absorbed by tissue and removed by the respiratory system. It is also non-flammable, which is important because electrosurgical devices are commonly used in laparoscopic procedures.
I weighed 330lbs 7/4/10. I now weight 227lbs. Lost 103 lbs!!! I'm losing a couple pounds a week. I ride my bike 50 miles per week and lift weights and eat healthy. No processed foods. I generally eat 6 small meals a day.
Breakfast - piece of whole wheat whole grain toast with peanut butter. Cup of coffee with half and half creamer.
Mid morning - Arbonne protein shake.
Lunch - normally a half a tuna sandwich with light mayonnaise or chopped baked chicken with whole wheat pasta.
Mid afternoon - protein bar or light mozzarella cheese stick
Dinner - chicken, pasta, steak, salad. Nothing in particular. I just ensure portion control
After dinner snack - light low fat yogurt and sugar free popsicle.
I don't eat any processed foods, fast food or sweets.
I eat healthy and portion control. I eat 1500 calories a day. If I eat too much I get sick. I have more energy, pants went from 48-50" waist to 38" waist, shirts from 4X to 1X. My shoes even went from size 11 to size 10.
Thanks for everything. You saved my life.
DW
My name is Heather Smith and I am 34 years old. I had my Gastric Sleeve on July 22, 2010 by Dr. Maytorena. I have now lost 57 lbs and have had no problems since my surgery. Dr Maytorena and his staff were very accommodating to my mother and I. The women's hospital was very clean and comfortable. My experience with Dr. Maytorena was wonderful and I am very grateful to him for helping me change my life.
He is always there to answer any questions I have and checks on me and my progress weekly. He cares a lot about his patients and their well being. I would definitely recommend him and his staff to anyone wanting Gastric SleeveSurgery. Nov./14/2010
Up-date Jan. 21, 2011
I am doing very good. I've lost 74 lbs so far. My weight loss has slowed down even with exercise. But I feel great and am very happy!
Dr. Maytorena I am doing great
You did a great job.