Metabolic surgery is performed laparoscopically at the Obesity Control Center®, and is proven to drastically improve Diabetes Mellitus Type II, often resulting in the normalization of blood glucose levels. This allows many patients to stop insulin therapy or stop taking oral hypoglycemic agents. Such remission of diabetes also avoids complications like blindness, renal insufficiency, apnea, and some types of cancer. In our experience, the improvements in overall health start immediately following surgery. 42, 43
OCC is one of the few hospitals in all of Mexico to be fully accredited by Joint Commission International, and has also been designated as a “Center of Excellence.” Our gleaming, state-of-the-art facility is just one mile south of the U.S./Mexico border. Our team of bariatric surgeons is world-renowned, and we deliver the most advanced treatments available worldwide. 30-32
The increasing worldwide epidemic in obesity has been related to the increasing burden of type-2 diabetes and other obesity-related diseases. Obesity is associated with a chronic inflammatory state and insulin resistance so it will increase the risk of developing various diseases (diabetes, heart disease, etc.) or worsen others (arthritis, PCOS, various veins, etc.). This is also known as “metabolic syndrome.” 42, 43
At the Obesity Control Center in Mexico, we believe that the only proven, sustainable cure for metabolic disease is through safe and effective metabolic surgery. With over a quarter of a century of experience and 26,000 successful surgeries, OCC is a world leader in safe and effective weight-loss surgery that will help you get your life back.
We are proud to have four full United States-based accreditations for health and safety in metabolic surgery. And with our innovative surgeries, we know how to help you safely and effectively defeat metabolic diseases. 42, 43
Metabolic syndrome is a set of symptoms that are linked to an increased risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. 63-65
I was sick of being sick. I suffered from type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease. I have two small children and was sick of being tired all the time and sitting on the sidelines. I decided I didn’t want to live this life anymore. That’s when I reached out to OCC and it was the best decision I ever made. I am now actually living and making each day count.
If you have three of the following symptoms, you may be suffering from metabolic syndrome:
Over a quarter of a century of experience and more than 26,000 patients is what sets OCC apart. We are a center of excellence in metabolic and bariatric surgery, giving us several unique advantages.
Depending on the type of gastric surgery performed, the prices range from about $6,500 to $9,000. The savings by coming to OCC is around 50% of the cost in the US – with a health and safety record that outstrips most US hospitals. Your health and wellbeing must be protected when undergoing metabolic surgery, and our record of success is extraordinary. Trust the experts with one of the best success rates of any bariatric clinic in the entire world, the United States included! 63-65
Complications are rare. Leaks, bleeding, hernia, and chronic heartburn can happen, however, with over 26,000 procedures, we have streamlined the entire process of weight loss surgery. Our complication rate is one of the lowest published in the literature, with a 0% leak rate. With the implementation of the new techniques designed at OCC, our patients are experiencing substantial and permanent weight loss without the undesirable symptom of heartburn. 63-65
There are symptoms after having any type of surgery that are related to general anesthesia (sleepiness, dizziness, nausea, etc.) and others directly associated with the gastric sleeve itself (cramping, abdominal tenderness, vomiting). Fortunately, these are kept to a minimum and medically treated early so most patients can be up on their feet in a couple of hours and discharged the morning after. Many actually feel well enough to go out shopping the day after surgery! 63-65
Your food consumption will start slowly with a totally liquid diet for a few days, then liquids including the Bariatric Protein Meals, and slowly move into soft food, and then the transition to a normal diet.
The surprising fact is that most patients recover faster than expected, and their energy levels restored with a nutrition plan includes the Bariatric Multivitamin and Bariatric Protein Shakes recommended by our team of nutritional experts.
The only thing you can’t do after surgery is overeating without having severe discomfort, nausea, even vomiting. Ideally, most patients will return to three normal meals a day and three snacks between meals.
Studies conducted on metabolic surgery patients show that after one year, weight loss can average more than 75% of excess body weight. One report found that gastric bypass surgery reduced the total number of serious health problems of participating patients by 96%. This level of weight loss can lead to the virtual elimination of a host of diseases, such as type-2 diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol, which significantly lowers your chances of heart and kidney diseases.
Metabolic surgery is just another name for bariatric surgery. The difference is that this procedure not only targets obesity, but also metabolic syndrome conditions, such as type-2 diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. To learn more about metabolic surgery, visit ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Call or email us here to start your weight loss journey. Call a US-based coordinator and learn how you can get the metabolic disease-free life you’ve wanted with the help of the Obesity Control Center.
Pories WJ et al. Who would have thought it? An operation proves to be the most effective therapy for adult-onset diabetes mellitus. Ann Surg. (1995)
Pareek M, Schauer PR, Kaplan LM, et a;. Metabolic Surgery. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2018 Feb, 71 (6) 670-687.
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Welcome to the Obesity Control Center in Tijuana, Mexico. Our skilled bariatric surgeons have provided patients with advanced and affordable weight loss care since 2004. Our center holds certifications internationally and from the United States. Our doctors have performed over 26,000 successful surgical procedures to help patients achieve their weight loss goals for a healthier life.
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Paseo de los Heroes 9111 #100
Zona Urbana Rio
Tijuana,
BC 22010
Open Today 8:00am - 5:00pm
Paseo de los Heroes 9111 #100
Zona Urbana Rio
Tijuana,
BC 22010
Open Today 8:00am - 5:00pm
