Bariatric surgery can do more than help us live our life at a healthy weight, it is a tool we can utilize to find true, metabolic healthy. Dr. Ortiz is the world-renowned bariatric surgeon and Medical Director at the Obesity Control Center in Tijuana, Mexico! He is one of the pioneers of bariatric surgery and recognized as a leading authority in the field of bariatric medicine, playing a key role in the development of the Lap-Band, a type of bariatric surgery. He has gone on to pioneer a new type of sleeve procedure that has lower rates of complications and higher rates of success. 
In this far-reaching and insightful conversation with Dr. Ortiz, the EastwWest_WLS crew discovered the true POWER of bariatric surgery. Our original goal for this conversation was to learn more about Dr. Ortiz and his Obesity Control Center in Mexico, but what we end with was a deep dive into metabolic wellness and a roadmap for how we can use it as a final destination for our bariatric journey.
Episode Topics:

Why bariatric surgery is necessary for many.
The pre-op and post- op experienece.
How to prepare for bariatric surgery.
How to find health and wellness after surgery.
What the bariatric experience is like at OCC!

Follow Dr. Ortiz on social media and visit the Obesity Control Center online!

Instagram: @obesitycontrolcenter
Website: www.obesitycontrolcenter.com
Facebook: @OCCMedicalCenter

Episode Mentions:

Benjamine Birkman, PhD
Jason Fung, MD
Eric Westman, MD

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