Preoperative Guidelines
Am I A Candidate?
There are two main things to consider when looking at if you are a candidate for bariatric surgery.
Secondary Requirements
At times there are additional requirements to get your surgery approved.
Important Questions
Having bariatric surgery in Mexico, rather than the United States, presents a different set of challenges and safety criteria.
Choice of Operation
There are four main bariatric procedures you should know about.
Potential Complications
If you are having bariatric surgery in Mexico, it's important that you meet with a local healthcare provider before your surgery to have a plan in place if there are complications.
Vitamins & Supplements
Important Information about Vitamins & Supplements during your bariatric journey.
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Medications Before Surgery
In this two part video, we learn about common medications that you may be taking before surgery. Later, inside the postoperative section, we will learn about appetite suppressants after surgery.
One Week Preoperative Diet
This is what a one week preoperative diet looks like.
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Two Week Preoperative Diet
This is what a two week preoperative diet looks like.
Quiz!
Day Of Surgery
This will help you know what to expect on your day of surgery.
Bariatric Patient Psychology
(Part 1)
Psychological insights that could help you be better prepared for bariatric surgery.
Download Resources
Here you can download resources that are included in our preoperative modules! You will also be able to download these resources inside their respective modules.
