I had always had small boobies with never really bothered me, my issue was the shape and nipple placement. I looked like “out of Africa” boobies - two deflated upside down triangles with south-easterly and westerly nipples. I’ve also had serious weight issues in the past and as a result had the sleeve (VSG) done in 9/2010 and lost 105lbs - went from 255 to 150. I eventually maintained at 165/170 for 5 years then started regain. Went up to 205, had a revision done 8/2016 to the
Mexico Bariatrics
Mexico Bariatrics is a Tijuana weight-loss program offering bariatric procedures under the medical direction of Dr. Jaime Ponce de Leon.
Overview
Mexico Bariatrics is listed as a bariatric hospital and multidisciplinary weight-loss program at Paseo de los Héroes 10999, suite 207, in Zona Río, Tijuana, Baja California. Its profile identifies Dr. Jaime Ponce de Leon as medical director. Procedures listed include gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, duodenal switch, gastric balloon, adjustable gastric band, gastric plication, and revision surgery. The program is described as offering minimally invasive bariatric procedures and care involving bariatric surgery and gastroenterology. The profile also describes nutrition guidance and emotional support as elements of its weight-loss program. Staff are reported to speak English and Spanish. No hospital affiliation is specified in the available record, and the search results do not provide an independently verifiable official website for this provider.
Procedures and prices
| Procedure | Listed price (USD) | Price source |
|---|---|---|
| Duodenal Switch | Ask for an offer | |
| Gastric Balloon | Ask for an offer | |
| Gastric Bypass | Ask for an offer | |
| Gastric Plication | Ask for an offer | |
| Gastric Sleeve | Ask for an offer | |
| Lap Band | Ask for an offer | |
| Revision Surgery | Ask for an offer |
Prices are starting prices published on directory profiles or the provider site and may be outdated or exclude hospital nights, tests, travel and aftercare. Request a current written offer.
Services and amenities
Services
- Gastroscopy
- Medical Weight Loss Program
- Lifestyle Weight Loss Program
Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Mobility-Accessible Rooms
- Parking Available
- Phone in Room
- Private Rooms for Patients
- Safe in Room
- Translation Services
- TV in Room
- English-Speaking Staff
- Spanish-Speaking Staff
As listed by the provider. Confirm what your package includes before booking.
Surgeons and doctors
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Dr. Jaime Ponce de León
Bariatric Surgeon · 30+ years in practiceDr. Jaime Ponce de León is a bariatric surgeon practicing in Tijuana, Mexico. Mexico Bariatrics identifies him as medical director of its weight-loss program, and he is also featured as a surgeon by Bariatric Mexico. His practice focuses on minimally invasive weight-loss surgery. Procedures described on his website include gastric banding, gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, duodenal switch, and revision surgery after prior weight-loss procedures. Biographical information published by My Victory Bariatric states that he earned his medical degree from Saint Nicholas University in 1991 and completed a general surgery residency at Tijuana General Hospital. The same source reports that he received laparoscopic surgery certification in 1995 and certification from the Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery in 1997. His website describes him as board-certified in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery and reports that he completed fellowships in laparoscopic weight-loss surgery in the United States and France. The website also reports that he has performed more than 8,000 surgical procedures; this figure is reported by the practice. Mexico Bariatrics describes him as having more than 22 years of clinical experience, while his own website says he has worked in Tijuana for over 30 years. These are practice-published descriptions of his experience.
Education: Medical degree from Saint Nicholas University, 1991; General surgery residency at Tijuana General Hospital
Certifications: Board-certified in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery; Certified in laparoscopic surgery by the Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery in 1997
Biographies are compiled from the practice website, directory profiles and other public sources. Verify board certification with the Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía General.
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Ratings and reviews
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I'm traveling to Tijuana this week to have Orbera placed. Over the past seven months, I've gained 20 lbs. I was about 15 lbs overweight to begin with. Since my BMI is 28, they won't do the procedure here in the US. I start my liquid diet in weds, and have it inserted Friday. Pretty nervous and excited! Updated on 7 Jul 2017: Hello all! Thanks for your comments and posts. I just got back to the hotel after a day at the hospital here in Tijuana. The shuttle camr for me about 7:30
Excellent doctor... very profesional and very detail with explaining the process. The facility and staff over exceeded my expectations. Will do it again in a heartbeat. My biggest regret was not doing it sooner.
I just had the Orbera placed on Thursday. I haven't experienced any nausea or vomiting but I do have a bit of cramping. I also feel very week. I've only had broth, juice, and water since two days before surgery. So far I've lost about 10 lbs in just a few days. It all water weight of course. I feel foggy and am not able to drive. I have a three year old that I took to a roller skating birthday party today. Luckily she didn't like the skating part so she sat around with her friends
of course the moment when you wake up from surgery is the worst but after day 2, you are walking and feeling better. He explains everything from the beginning till the end of this journey. He is the best in the industry & I know for a fact that he keeps himself up to date with his profession. I literally trust him with my life. I would go again to him for anything else.
My children are my motivation. They are so young and need a healthy mom. I have had a weight problem for a number of years and tried every diet going with some short lived success. I had the gastric sleeve on January 21st and it was the best decision ever. I was sore after the operation and my scars are still tender but it's bearable just have to be careful with my children head butting my tummy. At the moment I am struggling with my protein drinks since they are making me nauseous
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