{"id":4368,"date":"2024-12-09T12:21:22","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T17:21:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medconnectlatam.com\/?page_id=4368"},"modified":"2024-12-12T13:40:38","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T18:40:38","slug":"bariatric-surgery-transforming-the-lives-of-people-with-obesity","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/medconnectlatam.com\/en\/functional-health-surgeries\/bariatric-surgery-transforming-the-lives-of-people-with-obesity\/","title":{"rendered":"Bariatric Surgery: Transforming the Lives of People with Obesity"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4368\" class=\"elementor elementor-4368\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad15f7c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ad15f7c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cbdede elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9cbdede\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Natalia Casta\u00f1eda - Medical tourism Colombia<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-017605a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"017605a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bariatric Surgery: Transforming the Lives of People with Obesity<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d45d4f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8d45d4f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00dc68e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"00dc68e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-114967b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"114967b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Severe obesity is not only an aesthetic problem; it profoundly affects quality of life, limiting daily activities, reducing life expectancy and increasing the risk of chronic diseases. For those who have exhausted options such as diet and exercise, bariatric surgery represents an innovative and effective solution. This article explores its benefits, procedures and how Colombia has positioned itself as a preferred destination for those seeking this treatment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b10a07a elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"b10a07a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ccfaff9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ccfaff9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is bariatric surgery and how does it work?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-826a64b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"826a64b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Bariatric surgery consists of a series of procedures designed to reduce body weight by modifying the digestive system. This surgical approach has a direct impact on the body's ability to process and absorb food. Among the most popular procedures are:<\/p><ol><li><p><strong>Gastric sleeve:<\/strong> A significant portion of the stomach is removed, forming a smaller tube. This reduces the amount of food that can be ingested and decreases the hormones responsible for hunger.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Gastric bypass:<\/strong> It combines a reduction in the size of the stomach with a redirection of the small intestine, limiting both the intake and absorption of nutrients.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Adjustable gastric band:<\/strong> A less invasive method that places a band around the upper part of the stomach, controlling the amount of food that can enter.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Duodenal Switch:<\/strong> A more complex procedure that combines stomach reduction and significant alteration of the intestinal system, offering more dramatic results in terms of weight loss.<\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1943d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"e1943d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eec225a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eec225a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who are the ideal candidates for this surgery?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92f1b59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"92f1b59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Although it is an effective procedure, bariatric surgery is not for everyone. Ideal candidates meet the following conditions:<\/p><ul><li>Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 40 or greater than 35 with associated medical problems such as type 2 diabetes or sleep apnea.<\/li><li>History of unsuccessful attempts at weight loss by conventional methods.<\/li><li>Psychological stability and understanding of the permanent lifestyle changes required after surgery.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4854824 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"4854824\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e21a5f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e21a5f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Benefits beyond weight<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-255d63b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"255d63b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of the most amazing aspects of bariatric surgery is that it not only changes the number on the scale, but also transforms the patient's health and emotional life. The main benefits include:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Reduction of the risk of serious diseases:<\/strong> Improvement or elimination of conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.<\/li><li><strong>Increased longevity:<\/strong> Studies show that people with severe obesity who undergo bariatric surgery live longer.<\/li><li><strong>Positive mental health:<\/strong> Improved body image and the ability to participate in social activities contribute to greater self-esteem.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-419ec70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"419ec70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Preparing for a change of life\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5fcb49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f5fcb49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Prior to surgery, patients must undergo a rigorous evaluation process. This includes:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Complete medical examinations:<\/strong> To rule out risks and establish a personalized surgical plan.<\/li><li><strong>Psychological evaluation:<\/strong> Ensure that the patient is emotionally prepared for significant changes.<\/li><li><strong>Nutrition education:<\/strong> Learn new dietary guidelines that will be vital for post-surgical success.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a862db elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"5a862db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5b8146 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d5b8146\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Colombia: a leading destination in bariatric surgery<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-729d9e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"729d9e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Opting for bariatric surgery in Colombia, specifically in Cali, has multiple advantages:<\/p><ol><li><p><strong>Affordability:<\/strong> Costs in Colombia are between 50% and 70% lower than in the United States, without compromising quality.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>World-class specialists:<\/strong> Surgeons in Colombia are internationally trained and use the latest medical technologies.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Personalized experience:<\/strong> MedConnect Latam offers comprehensive packages that include everything necessary for the patient to concentrate only on his or her recovery: transportation, lodging, postoperative care and even recreational activities.<\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-454bcbe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"454bcbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The recovery process: a lifelong commitment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a57d395 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a57d395\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Recovery after bariatric surgery is both physical and emotional. The first few days usually require rest and a liquid diet. As the body adapts, patients progress to soft foods and eventually to a normal, but portion-controlled diet. It is essential to follow medical recommendations to avoid complications and maximize results.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b6a548 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8b6a548\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why choose Colombia for this procedure?\n\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb6c422 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb6c422\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Colombia, and especially Cali, have become leading destinations for bariatric surgery thanks to:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Affordable costs:<\/strong> Prices are significantly lower than in the United States.<\/li><li><strong>First class medical quality:<\/strong> Highly trained specialists and international certifications.<\/li><li><strong>Complementary services:<\/strong> At MedConnect Latam, we offer comprehensive packages that include lodging, transportation, recreational activities and post-operative support.<\/li><\/ul><p>Bariatric surgery is more than a surgical intervention; it is a gateway to a healthier and fuller life. At MedConnect Latam, we understand the unique needs of each patient and provide full support, from planning to recovery.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dff4c1 elementor-cta--valign-middle elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"2dff4c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPlan Your Future Today\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLet's talk by Whatsapp\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-128bcc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"128bcc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently asked questions about diastasis correction\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0234fe7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0234fe7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><p><strong>What requirements must I meet to be a candidate for bariatric surgery?<\/strong> You must have a BMI greater than 40 or a BMI greater than 35 with related health conditions, such as diabetes or hypertension. In addition, a prior medical and psychological evaluation is required.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>How long is the recovery time after surgery?<\/strong> Initial recovery may take 2 to 4 weeks. However, medical follow-up is continuous and full return to normal activities varies according to the patient and the type of surgery.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Are there any risks associated with bariatric surgery?<\/strong> Like any surgical procedure, it has risks such as infection or anesthetic complications. However, in the hands of specialists, success rates are very high.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>What is included in the cost of bariatric surgery in Colombia?<\/strong> At MedConnect Latam, packages can include the procedure, lodging, local transportation, postoperative care and access to recreational activities during recovery.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Can I have children after bariatric surgery?<\/strong> Yes, but it is recommended to wait at least 12 to 18 months after the procedure to stabilize your weight and ensure optimal health for you and your baby.<\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f5ee30 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"5f5ee30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span 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