Patient Mental Health Support Guide: One Year Post-Gastric Sleeve Surgery
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Welcome to Your Journey! Congratulations on taking this transformative step toward better health. This guide is designed to provide you with psychological support throughout your first year post-surgery. Below, you’ll find key strategies, exercises, and tips for navigating the emotional and mental aspects of your recovery journey. Keep this as your companion and resource whenever you need guidance or reassurance. Phase 1: Pre-Operative Preparation (4-6 Weeks Before Surgery) Key Focus: Emotional...
Celebrating the Arrival of Dr. Arturo Figueroa to Long Term Medical
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It is with great excitement and anticipation that we welcome Dr. Arturo Figueroa to the Long Term Medical Center, as we embark on a new chapter through our merger with Dr. Maytorena's practice. This momentous occasion marks a significant step forward in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Dr. Figueroa's expertise and dedication to patient care align seamlessly with the values we hold dear at Long Term...
Type 2 Diabetes and Covid-19
What happens to Type 2 Diabetes patients after Weight loss surgery? Sugar in the bloodstream Blood sugar is part of the natural components of the body, which along with other physiologic parameters, gets leveled by the body itself. All the cells in our body, as well as the brain, need sugar as one of the main components for its proper metabolic functioning that happens in each of the cells of the body. What...
Knowing When to call Dr. Maytorena During Recovery
When to contact Dr. Maytorena in case you are experiencing issues after surgery. After having Weight Loss Surgery at Long Term WLS with Dr. Maytorena there is a period of recovery and this takes time and most importantly requires patience. When you have surgery at Long Term WLS in Tijuana Mexico patients go through a strict healing diet and patients may experience discomfort and some pain while the body is healing. Time...
Why Protein is Key after WLS Surgery
[caption id="attachment_9973" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Protein is key to achieve weight loss goals[/caption] 5 Reasons why protein is key after weight loss surgery When talking about protein, Dr. Maytorena emphasizes constantly in post-op care to achieve weight loss goals and a key to best and long term results. Whether it is chicken, beef, fish or any protein source, protein intake will have a huge impact in your body. Keep in mind that...
Top 6 Reasons why a Hospital is better than an Outpatient Clinic
Top Reasons why a Hospital is better than an Outpatient Clinic When speaking to patients who come and have Weight Loss Surgery in Tijuana with Dr. Jorge Maytorena at Long Term WLS, They share many concerns when choosing a Hospital or an outpatient clinic. Here are the main points on why Hospitals are better than clinics. 1.- 24 / 7 Attention by Doctors Nothing comes before a patient’s health and a key factor...
Gastric Sleeve surgery cost
Gastric Sleeve surgery cost in Tijuana Mexico Long Term WLS – Weight loss surgery in Tijuana Mexico Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Tijuana Mexico, a great option! [caption id="attachment_9919" align="alignright" width="306"] Gastric Sleeve Surgery Cost in Tijuana Mexico with Dr. Maytorena[/caption] Just across San Diego, California border you will find Tijuana Mexico; the ideal destination for bariatric surgery! Tijuana, Mexico has become one of the top destinations for medical tourism where patients struggling to afford...
SOLID FOOD AND VITAMINS MEAL PLAN EXAMPLE – WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY
SOLID FOOD AND VITAMINS MEAL PLAN EXAMPLE – WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY Once you have completed the previous stages (Clear liquids, full liquids, soft & blended food) of your POST OP DIET the next step is to regain your relationship with SOLID FOOD. But, wait… this does not mean you get to eat whatever you want. To success on your weight loss journey and achieve a healthier weight loss and lifestyle, you...
The main reasons that cause people to self-sabotage their weight loss surgery
The main reasons that cause people to self-sabotage their weight loss surgery Weight loss surgery in Mexico - Long Term WLS Before going into weight loss surgery, it is completely normal to feel some kind of fear or anxiety, we could actually say that there’s no patient without doubts or concerns related with the procedure; if this is your case, you are not alone on this journey! Identify the source of the...
Post bariatric surgery – First weeks symptoms
First weeks post bariatric surgery - What to Expect at Home Recovering from laparoscopic weight loss surgery will take about 1 to 3 weeks for most patients… Its very important to keep in mind, that every body its different, listen to yours and get in contact with you main physician or surgeon to clear questions and doubts related with any health symptom you might experience during recovery. You may have some of...