Gastric Bypass
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Dr. Pablo Garcia – Gastric Bypass
What is Gastric Bypass Surgery?
Gastric bypass surgery is a type of bariatric surgery that helps people lose weight. Your doctor will make adjustments to your stomach and small intestine during gastric bypass surgery to change the way they absorb and digest food.
The following are some of the ways that gastric bypass can help you lose weight:
- Putting a limit on how much food your stomach can store
- Limiting the number of calories and nutrients absorbed by your body
- Changing your gut hormones, which help you feel fuller for longer, can help you lose weight and reverse metabolic syndrome caused by obesity.
Dr. Pablo Garcia – Gastric Bypass
Is Gastric Bypass Surgery Right For Me?
The following are some of the benefits of gastric bypass surgery:
- Short-term weight loss is excellent (60 to 80 percent excess weight loss)
- Long-term, long-lasting results. Most patients retain more than 50% of their excess weight loss up to 20 years after surgery, according to the statistics.
- Obesity-related health issues are effectively resolved.
We give information seminars twice a month with our professionals at Dr. Pablo Garcia to assist you decide if gastric bypass surgery is suitable for you. While it offers numerous advantages, it may also have the following drawbacks:
- The complication rate is slightly higher than with a sleeve gastrectomy in the long run. However, complications can be prevented with adequate care.
- After surgery, patients are not allowed to use aspirin or other NSAIDS.
- After surgery, all patients must take vitamins for the rest of their lives. If they don’t, long-term vitamin/mineral deficiencies, particularly in vitamin B12, iron, calcium, and folate, could result.
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Dr. Pablo Garcia – Gastric Bypass
Why Is Gastric Bypass Surgery Performed?
Those who are severely overweight and cannot lose weight through diet and exercise may turn to gastric bypass surgery.
Undergoing gastric bypass surgery is a serious commitment to a healthier lifestyle — patients must:
- Greatly change their lifestyle.
- Learn to control portion sizes.
- Exercise regularly.
Doctors may perform this procedure on patients with a high Body Mass Index as well as obesity-related health conditions.
Dr. Pablo Garcia – Gastric Bypass
Benefits of Gastric Bypass Surgery
- Long-term weight loss: Many people who undergo gastric bypass surgery experience rapid weight loss following the procedure and continue to lose weight months and years later.
- Reducing or curing a variety of obesity-related illnesses, including diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea.
- Improved quality of life and mood: Many people who undergo gastric bypass surgery report a decrease in depression and anxiety, as well as improved self-esteem, sexual function, and social interactions.
Why Choose Us?
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Let’s be your weight loss partner
Choosing to undergo bariatric surgery is an important decision, and choosing the right weight loss surgery program is vital to your success. At Obesidad & Bariátrica, we have the experience, expertise, and commitment to assist you on your weight loss journey. Dr. Pablo Garcia and his team specialists have dedicated their careers to helping people like you lose weight and lead happier healthier lives. We want to be your partner in weight loss, here to help you in any way we can.
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Excellence, Safety, and Quality Care
Dr. Pablo Garcia and the staff strive to maintain the practice of excellence in everything that they do. Pride in their work goes from consultation through post-op appointments. Dr. Pablo Garcia has been recognized for his quality in service, successful achievements and more and has been appointed Best Doctor by Mercado Magazine
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Experience
Dr. Pablo Garcia has studied and taught at some of the best schools for his craft. He has successfully completed multiple surgeries for area hospitals and helped multiple patients lose weight and better their lives through his complete bariatric program.
What Our Patients Say
“For me Doctor Pablo García is an excellent doctor and human being. You feel full confidence once you enter his consultation, he asks you and is interested in how you feel, he explains what procedure is convenient for you and the entire process and protocol that must be followed. A spectacular follow-up team. Today it is 4 months since my surgery and I feel very happy and more than satisfied with this process of having a healthier and happier lifestyle.”
“I decided to put in the hands of Dr. Pablo Garcia one of the most important decisions of my life and every day I thank God for how wonderful my process has been, from the pre-operative period and the logistics to see each of the specialists, all from the hand of Dr. Rivera, Estrella, Loren and Noelia. Today, 12 days after my gastric sleeve surgery, I can say that, to my surprise, I have never felt pain. With Dr. Pablo, I got rid of all my doubts related to surgery and I have learned a lot about obesity. Thank you doctor for sharing so much knowledge on his IG, for offering so many details, and for showing us a live surgery. Dr. Pablo Gracia is a tremendous professional.”
“I loved my experience with Dr Pablo Garcia. Very friendly and professional, the attention of him and his team were exceptional. Very different from what I am used to here in the Dominican Republic. I have been post-op for 6 months now and everything is going very well and I am delighted with the results. I recommend it 100% especially to patients who arrive outside the country since they give you the attention and guidance necessary so that you can understand the entire procedure and feel confident. I also recommend his book I AM MORE THAN MY BALANCE. I read it in 3 days, I couldn’t stop reading, it guides you to understand obesity and to overcome it long before surgery. It will literally change your life.”
Weight Loss Surgery in the Dominican Republic Can Help You Start Your New Life.
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Every surgery we offer can provide safe and effective weight loss. Find the best option for your lifestyle and goals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gastric Bypass
Weight loss for gastric bypass patients is expected to be around 70% of their excess weight* on average. Obviously, some people will perform better than this, while others will not.
To enable the effects of the anesthetic and any post-operative analgesia (painkillers) to wear off, you should not drive for at least 2-3 days after your surgery. After that, driving may be a little painful until the port sites have fully healed, which normally takes around 10 days. )
This depends on your profession, but if you work in a sedentary environment, you should be able to return to work in about two weeks following gastric bypass, by which time the wounds should have healed and you should be feeling more comfortable. If you have a physically demanding work that requires lifting and other physical activities, you may need a bit more time. The gut and stomach within your belly will heal in 6-8 weeks, therefore it’s critical that you stick to the nutritional instructions as precisely as possible during this time.
There are a variety of reasons why gastric bypass surgery improves pregnancy and labor. To begin with, as you lose weight*, your fertility increases, making you far more likely to conceive (this is important to know if you don’t want to become pregnant!). Second, lowering weight lowers the chance of difficulties for both you and the baby. Finally, your weight loss will allow you to be much more active both during and after pregnancy, allowing you to enjoy what should be a very joyous time in your life even more. Dr. Pablo Garcia will give you all the help, advice and support you need should you become pregnant following a gastric bypass operation.