Surgical Options for Weight management

Gastric Sleeve

A minimally invasive procedure designed to reduce stomach volume by 75-80% and support long-term weight management.

 

Expected Total Weight Loss

20-30%

Hospital Stay

Usually 24 hours

Procedure duration

Approximately 40-60 min

Recovery time

About 1 week

The procedure

  • A laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy reduces stomach volume by creating a smaller sleeve-shaped stomach
  • The procedure may help reduce food intake and support long-term weight management in selected patients.
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Potential benefits

  • Minimally invasive laparoscopic approach
  • Reduced stomach volume
  • No intestinal bypass is performed
  • Short hospital stay
  • May support long-term weight management when combined with lifestyle changes and medical follow-up

Your care process

Each patient receives an individualized surgical evaluation, minimally invasive care, postoperative monitoring, and discharge planning before returning home.

Services may include:

  • Preoperative evaluation
  • Hospital care and postoperative monitoring
  • Follow up appointments during the immediate recovery period
  • Nutritional guidance and postoperative instructions
  • Coordination with the patient’s local healthcare providers when appropriate.

Postop follow up

  • Follow up appointments online or onsite with Dr. Chisholm at:
  • 2 weeks.
  • 1 month.
  • 3 months.
  • and 6 months after the Surgery.
  • Online consultation with Nutritionists and Psychologists..

Optional

We work with a travel agency that can help you book your flights and accommodations.

Tours around Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta and Tijuana.

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Calculate your body mass index

Your BMI is

Normal weight: 20-24.9.

Overweight: 25-29.9.

Mild Obesity: 30-34.9.

Moderate Obesity: 35-39.9.

Severe Obesity: 40-49.9.

Super Obesity: >50.

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