SADI-S
We offer advanced bariatric surgery options like single anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy (SADI-S).
SADI-S is a powerful weight loss solution that was developed to simplify the complex but effective surgery known as the duodenal switch.
Vive Bariatrics in Tijuana, B.C., Mexico, is a prime destination to have weight loss surgery and an outstanding medical tourism experience.
SADI-S SURGERY and Its Advantages
The Procedure
SADI-S surgery begins with one of our board-certified surgeons removing the majority of your stomach and reshaping the remainder into a compact pouch, which is rerouted to a lower point on the small intestine. The bypassed part of the small intestine then serves as the biliopancreatic limb, which continues to provide digestive juices. When food leaving the stomach enters the new junction with the small intestine, it is combined with digestive juices before traveling a shorter route to the large intestine.
The Purpose
The SADI-S procedure permanently reduces your appetite, limits the amount of food you are able to eat, and reduces the number of calories your body absorbs. Successful surgery leads to greater weight loss than a sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass alone, and a 70% reduction in fat absorption. The results of a SADI-S procedure can also lead to the remission of diabetes, helping patients to achieve a dramatically improved state of health.
The Comparison
SADI-S requires just one rerouting point, compared to the two necessary in a traditional duodenal switch. This makes SADI-S significantly less complex than the duodenal switch, resulting in less risk of surgical complications, less risk of side effects, a shorter procedure time, and a shorter recovery time. However, SADI-S cannot achieve the same level of weight loss results as a duodenal switch. Depending on your weight, the duodenal switch procedure may be recommended.
Duodenal Switch versus SADI-S
Duodenal Switch versus SADI-S
Duodenal Switch
SADI-S
SADI-S Results Are Significant
Studies have shown that SADI-S can lead to a loss of 20% of your excess weight within three months of surgery, and nearly 100% of excess weight loss after 2 years.
Why So Many International Patients Visit Vive Bariatrics
A Tourism Experience
We provide licensed chauffeurs who pick patients up at the San Diego Airport and drive them to our Tijuana, B.C., Mexico, location. Once here, you receive treatment that is of the same quality you would in America, but at a fraction of the cost. Many patients turn their time with us into a vacation, enjoying our city’s famed beaches, restaurants, culture, and more.
Elite Surgeons
All of our procedures are performed by board-certified surgeons at a state-of-the-hospital. Our lead surgeon, Dr. Alberto Carlos, is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, meaning he has elite levels of skill, ethics, and knowledge. We use cutting-edge laparoscopic surgical techniques that are known to avoid complications while resulting in reduced recovery times.
Recovery House
After surgery, our patients stay at our Tijuana, B.C., Mexico, recovery house. This luxurious recuperation destination includes 24/7 nursing service and delicious, healthy meals prepared by professional chefs. From before your surgery through your stay at the recovery house and afterwards, you will have detailed nutritional guidelines that maximize the results of your SADI-S surgery.
Candidacy for SADI-S
AND OTHER BARIATRIC SURGERIES
Our expert team evaluates several factors to determine your candidacy for bariatric surgeries like SADI-S, gastric bypass, and gastric sleeve. These key factors include:
Some people are simply unable to achieve weight loss through diet and exercise alone. Oftentimes, genetic factors may be working against them. Weight loss surgery should only be performed if natural methods have been attempted without success.
Body mass index (BMI) is important for determining which weight category you fit. A BMI over 40, or being more than 100 pounds overweight, would make you an ideal candidate for bariatric surgery. You can receive your BMI estimate by using our calculator below.
A patient with co-morbidities and a BMI of at least 35 can be a good candidate for bariatric interventions like SADI-S or gastric sleeve. These co-morbidities include conditions like type II diabetes, heart disease, and sleep apnea.
BMI calculator
Your BMI is......
| BMI | Classification |
|---|---|
| less than 18.5: | Underweight |
| 18.5 - 24.9: | Normal weight |
| 25 - 29.9: | Overweight |
| 30 - 34.9: | Class I Obese |
| 35 - 39.9: | Class II Obese |
| 40 upwards: | Class III Obese |
Vive Bariatrics
Dr. Alberto Carlos of Vive Bariatrics is board certified in weight-loss surgery in both Mexico and the United States. He is one of the most experienced bariatric surgeons in the entire country, and helps patients from all over the world. Dr. Carlos is affiliated with several prestigious organizations, including:
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
- American College of Surgeons
- International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
You can schedule a consultation with the Vive Bariatric team online or by calling (619) 514-2622.
Tijuana Office
Av. Salvador Novo 1070, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana
Tijuana, BC 2201