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Weight loss surgery for older adults in Mexico - MedTalk Podcast S6 - EP24
January 29, 2025
Did you know that older adults can be candidates for weight loss surgery? Don't miss this episode, where we discuss who may qualify and the benefits of undergoing bariatric surgery. We are joined by Dr. José de Jesús Margarito, a bariatric surgeon in Guadalajara with over 10 years of experience.
Most common symptoms of / reasons to consider bariatric surgery:
Obesity, diabetes, joint pain, high blood pressure, heart disease
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Gastric bypass surgery in Mexico - MedTalk Podcast S5 - EP12
February 07, 2024
Learn more about gastric bypass surgery and the positive impact it has on people who suffer from obesity and want to lose weight safely.
We are accompanied by Dr. Rodolfo Aparicio bariatric surgeon, specializing in laparoscopic surgery with more than 15 years of experience and who has his practice in Mérida, Yuc.
Most common symptoms of / reasons to consider gastric bypass:
Obesity, diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, heart disease, BMI greater than 40
Diabetes Surgery: What is and how effective is it: MedTalk Podcast S4 - EP6
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June 28, 2023
Know what metabolic surgery or diabetes surgery consists of, which patients are candidates, as well as the types of surgery and recovery times. In this week's episode, we are joined by Dr. Eduardo Del Villar, a bariatric surgeon with more than 11 years of experience, who has his office in the city of Guadalajara, Jal.
Most common symptoms of uncontrolled diabetes:
Fatigue, excessive thirst, frequent urination, blurred vision, sores that heal slowly, numbness in hands and feet
Gastric Sleeve Surgery Abroad: What you need to know - MedTalk Podcast S1 - EP10
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August 17, 2022
Learn more about the process of having a gastric sleeve performed by an accredited specialist in Mexico, as well as the recovery time and other important aspects to achieve the best results in weight loss. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Gabriel Rosales, a general surgeon with a specialty in bariatric surgery, located in the city of Piedras Negras, Coahuila.
Most common symptoms of / or reasons to consider a gastric sleeve:
Obesity, diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, heart disease, BMI greater than 40
Bariatric and metabolic surgery in Mexico - MedTalk Podcast S1 - EP5
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July 13, 2022
Learn more about bariatric and metabolic surgery, its main differences, and surgical and recovery timelines for medical tourism patients. We talked with Dr. Jorge Ramirez, a general surgeon with a specialty in bariatric and metabolic surgery located in Mexico City.
Most common symptoms of / when to consider metabolic surgery:
BMI of 35 or higher, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure
Gastric sleeve abroad: MedTalk Podcast S1 - EP2
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June 22, 2022
Learn more about the gastric sleeve procedure and how it significantly impacts the life of the bariatric patient.
In this episode, we talked to Dr. Oscar Treviño, a general surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery located in Cancun, Quintana Roo.
Most common symptoms of / or reasons to consider a gastric sleeve:
Weight loss, obesity, Diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, heart disease,
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