Duodenal Switch Surgery in Tijuana, MX
Losing weight and keeping it off can be a challenge, even with bariatric surgery. A duodenal switch may be ideal in these cases.
A duodenal switch combines restrictive and malabsorptive weight loss methods, helping patients overcome severe obesity and comorbidities.
Learn how ALO Bariatrics in Tijuana, Mexico, can help you shed excess weight and lead a healthier, more fulfilling life.
What Is a Duodenal Switch?
Reduction of Stomach Size
The first step in a duodenal switch is performing a gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy). This removes up to 80 percent of a patient's stomach. This makes patients feel fuller faster and reduces sensations of hunger. Reduced calorie consumption aids in restrictive weight loss.
Bypassing Part of the Small Intestine
Next, your surgeon bypasses approximately two-thirds of your small intestine. By making this alteration, patients will absorb fewer calories from food during the digestion process.
Rerouting the Bypassed Small Intestine
The third step is biliopancreatic diversion. The bypassed portion of the intestine is reattached to the end of the rerouted small intestine. This allows bile and pancreatic digestive juices to flow to the end of the rerouted intestine and continue to aid in digestion.
How does a duodenal switch compare to other bariatric surgery options?
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Is Duodenal Switch Surgery Right for Me?
Extremely High BMI
Duodenal switch is typically recommended for people with a BMI of 50 or greater, or a BMI of 40 or greater accompanied by comorbidities such as diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, sleep apnea, and high blood pressure.
Weight Loss Struggles
As with other bariatric procedures, duodenal switch surgery is designed for people who have attempted to lose excess weight through a healthy diet and regular exercise but were unable to achieve lasting weight loss results.
In Good Overall Health
Given the nature of the duodenal switch, patients must be able to tolerate surgery. During your consultation at our Tijuana-headquartered practice, our bariatric surgeons will review your medical history to determine if you can safely undergo the procedure.
Revision Bariatric Surgery
Some gastric sleeve and gastric bypass patients who were unable to lose a sufficient amount of weight can have their procedures converted into a duodenal switch. This helps patients achieve their final weight loss goals.
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- The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
- The Mexican College of Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic Diseases
- The Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery
To learn more about duodenal switch, contact our bariatric surgeons online or call our bariatric surgery practice at:
The team at ALO Bariatrics can develop a custom weight loss solution based on your needs. With three convenient locations in Mexico, you can shed excess weight and save on surgery.
The Cost of Surgery
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The cost of a duodenal switch at our Tijuana surgical center is $6,800. The final cost of surgery can vary based on the needs of the patient and the city in which you undergo the procedure. While more expensive than gastric bypass and gastric sleeve surgery, BPD-DS can yield more dramatic weight loss results.
| Location | Gastric Sleeve | Gastric Bypass | Duodenal Switch | LAP-BAND |
| Tijuana | $4,900 | $6,500 | $7,500 | $5,900 |
| Puerto Vallarta | $4,900 | $6,500 | $7,500 | $5,900 |
| Guadalajara – Puerta de Hierro | $4,900 | $6,500 | $7,500 | $5,900 |
To help make duodenal switch surgery more affordable, ALO Bariatrics offers financing options.
Insurance Coverage
Duodenal switch surgery is often covered by insurance. However, coverage can vary. Be sure to contact your provider directly to learn about your coverage. The team at our bariatric surgery centers in Tijuana, Guadalajara, and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico can help with the filing process.
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A Closer Look at Duodenal Switch Surgery
The Duodenal Switch Procedure
A STEP-BY-STEP LOOK
Initial Consultation
During your initial consultation, we will go over your weight loss goals and determine which surgery may be right for you. Sometimes a gastric sleeve or gastric bypass procedure is more appropriate. That can only be determined by discussing matters with our bariatric surgeons.
General Anesthesia
General anesthesia and local anesthetic are administered to keep patients relaxed and comfortable during their surgery. Your vitals will be closely monitored throughout the procedure.
Laparoscopic Surgery
ALO Bariatrics performs laparoscopic weight loss surgery. This means that our bariatric surgeons use small articulate instruments and only make small incisions. This avoids the need for open surgery, reduces surgical risks, leaves few visible scars, and improves patient comfort and healing times.
Altering Stomach Size
Much like a sleeve gastrectomy, surgeons will first reduce the size of the stomach by around 70 to 80 percent. This restricts calorie intake and controls sensations of hunger.
Adjusting the Intestine
Finishing the Surgical Procedure
ALO Bariatrics uses Johnson & Johnson staples, which we then reinforce with sutures. This helps reduce the risk of gastric leaks and other complications during the critical early stages of healing.
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Recovering from Surgery
After duodenal switch, patients will be on a liquid diet for approximately two weeks. Patients will slowly switch to pureed food in the next two weeks of recovery, gradually reintroducing soft foods and solids into their diet after about a month. Be sure to eat slowly, chew thoroughly, and savor your food.
Most patients are able to return to work after two weeks. Strenuous physical activities should be avoided for up to six weeks after surgery. While running and heavy cardio must be avoided, patients are encouraged to walk a little each day in order to promote circulation and improve the healing experience.
ALO Bariatrics will provide full post-op aftercare instructions to patients. We will also answer any questions or concerns you may have while you are healing.
Life After Surgery
VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS
The changes to the digestive tract will require duodenal switch patients to take nutritional supplements for the rest of their lives. This ensures that patients are getting their daily recommended allowances of iron, calcium, zinc, and vitamins A, K, D, and B12. During the consultation process, the ALO Bariatrics team will provide a detailed list of vitamins and minerals that will require supplementation.
Why You Should Choose ALO Bariatrics
WHAT SETS OUR SURGEONS APART
Experienced Board-Certified Surgeons
Our bariatric surgeons are board certified and have several decades of combined weight loss surgery experience. Dr. Alejandro Lopez alone has performed more than 6,000 duodenal switch, gastric bypass, and gastric sleeve surgeries since 2005.
State-of-the-Art Surgical Facilities
Our locations in Tijuana, Guadalajara, and Puerto Vallarta are all high-end, state-of-the-art facilities. Each ALO Bariatrics location performs laparoscopic procedures that minimize scarring and promote fast healing.
International Surgical Accreditations
ALO Bariatrics is accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF) and the Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risk (COFEPRIS), ensuring high standards of patient care.
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Undergoing weight loss surgery in Mexico can save you a lot of money on your BPD-DS procedure. At ALO Bariatrics, you will not have to worry about diminished surgical quality. We offer safe, cutting-edge weight loss surgery treatment that’s also affordable.
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Undergoing weight loss surgery may be just what you need to reduce your BMI and improve your general health and wellness. ALO Bariatrics is here to help.
During a consultation at our offices in Tijuana, Guadalajara, or Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, we’ll go over the risks and benefits associated with surgery. This will help you make an informed decision about your surgical options.
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Duodenal Switch FAQs
What Is the Difference between Duodenal Switch and Gastric Bypass?
While both of these surgeries combine malabsorptive and restrictive weight loss mechanisms, they have some key differences. Most importantly, a duodenal switch bypasses two-thirds of the small intestine, and is much more complicated than a gastric bypass procedure. This major revision of the digestive tract allows people to lose more weight with BPD-DS than they would in a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
Which Surgeries Can Be Converted into a Duodenal Switch?
was ineffective, a revision can be performed to help you lose additional weight. It's possible to convert most other bariatric surgeries into a duodenal switch. This includes popular options like gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) and gastric bypass surgery.
Is Duodenal Switch Surgery Safe?
Yes. The duodenal switch is safe. For patients with a very high BMI or who require revision of a previous procedure, BPD-DS may be the most ideal option to achieve long-term health and wellness.
What Are the Potential Risks of Duodenal Switch Surgery?
Duodenal switch is a complex procedure and does involve some risk of potential complications. These complications include malnutrition and nutritional deficiencies, gallstones, and bowel obstruction.During your visit to our offices in Tijuana, Guadalajara, and Puerto Vallarta, we will go over all of the potential disadvantages of surgery in greater detail. By carefully considering the pros and cons, you'll be able to make an informed decision on whether or not a duodenal switch is right for you.
Can You Regain Weight after a Duodenal Switch?
It is possible to regain weight after you've undergone BPD-DS. Regaining some of the weight you've lost after surgery is normal, but our primary concern is a major regain of the initial weight that's been lost. This may be due to diet, physical activity, or various health and medical factors.That said, patients are less likely to regain weight after BPD-DS than they are after other bariatric procedures, such as gastric banding, gastric sleeve, or gastric bypass. This is due to the nature of duodenal switch surgery and how it promotes both restrictive and malabsorptive weight loss.
What Can I Eat after Surgery?
Immediately after your bariatric surgery, you'll be on a liquid diet that will help with healing as you slowly reintroduce solid foods. When you return to eating solid foods, it a good idea to incorporate the following items into your regular diet:
- Lean sources of protein
- Vegetables
- Fruits
- Whole grains
- Low-fat milk and dairy
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