Testimonials

Testimonials from Patients | Dr. Luis A. Betances, Bariatric Surgeon, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

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Helpful Tips for Post-Weight Loss Surgery Care

Tips for after-surgery | Dr. Luis A. Betances, Bariatric Surgeon, Santo Domingo

Recovering from weight-loss surgery requires a comprehensive approach to ensure optimal health and long-term success. Here are essential tips and guidelines for navigating this transformative journey: 1. Stay in Close Contact with Your Medical Team During the first postoperative days, it is crucial to maintain open communication with your surgical team. Report any discomfort, nausea, […]

Post surgical care

Taking care of yourself after bariatric surgery | Dr. Luis A. Betances, Bariatric Surgeon, Santo Domingo

Taking care of yourself after bariatric surgery Post-surgical follow-up After surgery, the patient will be followed periodically by a multidisciplinary team that includes surgeons, endocrinologists-nutritionists, psychiatrists and general practitioners. Follow-up by specialistsfrom different areas of health allows us a much more complete approach and is one of the factors that undoubtedly contribute to the success […]

Preparing for Bariatric surgery: what to expect

What to expect before surgery | Dr. Luis A. Betances, Bariatric Surgeon, Santo Domingo

These are the steps you should expect in preparation for Bariatric surgery: Preoperative Preparation 1. Laboratory analysis 2. Pre-surgical procedures 3. Pre-surgical evaluations Recovery and Follow-up Postoperative follow-up should include surgical and nutritional evaluations at least every 6 months, and more frequently if necessary, for the first 2 postoperative years and at least annually thereafter. […]