VBariatric – Tijuana Tijuana, Baja California

Name: VBariatric – Tijuana
Display name: VBariatric – Tijuana
Mission: VBariatric has been providing treatments in Tijuana, Mexico for over 25 years. They are composed of certified bariatric surgeons with facilities and professional staff.

Website: https://www.drverboonen.com/

Phone: +1 800-318-7089
Address: Av. Francisco I. Madero 2050, Zona Centro, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, 22200
City: Tijuana
State: Baja California
Country code: MX
Postal code: 22200
Phone: +18003187089
Country: Mexico
GPS coordinates on map: 32.5239329,-117.033896

VBariatric – Tijuana

Treatments: 
  • Duodenal Switch
  • Gastric Balloon
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Lap Band
  • Gastric Sleeve Surgery

RealSelf Info

Profile created: Mar 16, 2021
Profile modified: Dec 9, 2021
Business type: Practice
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes

Doctors

Sergio Verboonen, MD

Name: Sergio Verboonen, MD
Statement: Dr. Sergio Verboonen is a board-certified bariatric surgeon (Weight Loss Surgery) in Tijuana, Mexico who is also accredited by the American Society for Metabolic Surgery and the International Federation of Obesity. He has focused on providing successful results for over 25 years to patients from all over the US and Canada.
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1991
Rating: 4.9

Practice’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
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Mini gastric bypass or gastric sleeve?
Mini Gastric Bypass or Gastric Sleeve
May 12, 2020
They ate two completely different procedures and BMI, Metabolic Disorders need to be consider as well as at the very least a fluoroscopy needs to be preformed. I recommend a couple of tests before making a decision. One thing is clear you do need to have a procedure done before you weight gets out of control.
Does a Lap Band Have to Be Removed After So May Fills or Years?
Lap band removal
Jul 2, 2019
A lap-band needs to be closely supervised, when we started working with obesity and lap-bands 20 years ego there where very few bariatric options, today we know that an unsupervised lap-band can create very serious damage than can include erosion and perforation of the stomach. You need to get tested asap
Can Lap Band Be Done Several Years After a Gastric Bypass to Start Losing Weight Again?
Regain after R-Y Bypass
Jul 2, 2019
Regain after a 10 year R-Y can be due yo pouch enlargement however I recommend a GI scan to determine if the restrictive function has being compromise or the anastomosis is not in the right place to do its malabsorption job. Definitely testing is needed before a revision is considered.
Is it safe to have my lap band inflated while I am having chemotherapy?
Lap Band and Chemotherapy
Jul 2, 2019
You will definitely have to speak to your oncologist, my opinion is not to have it ajustes as you might experience nausea.
I had the sleeve in 2011 and gained all my weight back. Is the sleeve useless now or can I lose th
Sleeve failure
Jan 23, 2019
It’s very likely that your stomach has regain volume due to many posible factors, a revision procedure is very likely to be needed however it is important to do a full assessment. The only fact that I’m sure is that you have viable options that will require dietary and behavioral modifications to obtain long term results

Last updated on 12/27/2023