Long Term WLS offers properly shaped sleeves at only $3499

June 30, 2015 - Dr. Jorge Maytorena's Long Term WLS in Tijuana, Mexico is the most ambitious weight loss program in the country and one of the most successful in the world. Many bariatric programs in the market offer gastric sleeve surgery, but only a very few perform this procedure as it should be with properly shaped sleeves, the right materials and follow support.

Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy is a restrictive procedure in which about 85% of the stomach is removed leaving the stomach with the shape of a tube or sleeve, hence the name Gastric Sleeve. This procedure is performed laparoscopically through small incisions, which is why it is considered a minimally invasive surgery. The remaining stomach is drained and carefully stapled and sutured preventing leakage.

Gastric sleeve surgery in Tijuana is performed under general anesthesia and takes approximately 45 min to and hour. Long Term WLS patients stay is of 3 days and 2 nights at Oasis of Hope Hospital.

There may be some discomfort for a few days but Dr. Maytorena will prescribe medication to help the patient to make recovery more bearable. After surgery patients will progressively incorporate different types of food, starting with a liquid diet to later move onto pure, bland and then solids.

Regarding weight loss, most people that undergo gastric sleeve surgery lose from 80 to 90 percent of their excess body weight in twelve months. After performing a sleeve gastrectomy in Tijuana patients show impressive improvement in obesity related diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, sleep apnea, and more.

One of the most important issues for bariatric surgery to be successful is the physician's experience and technique. Long Term WLS is leaded by the respected Dr. Jorge Maytorena who has impeccable track record, a superb bariatric technique and due to his extensive experience as a trauma physician in the Mexican Red Cross he has saved countless lives on a daily basis being immensely proficient in dealing with unforeseen high risk surgeries. Dr. Jorge Maytorena is one of the best bariatric surgeon in Tijuana. With over 9 years of experience, he has performed thousands of advanced minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures with the best long term results.

Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Tijuana is one of the best bariatric programs in the world. Not only does Long Term WLS guarantees properly shaped sleeves that provide long term results with an effective weight loss, but also it is only $3499 all inclusive!