This seminar took place on Saturday, February 11th, 2017. The event was presented by Founder of Mexico Bariatric Center®, Ron Elli, Ph.D. as well as the best Tijuana bariatric surgeon, Dr. Alejandro Gutierrez.
This was the 2nd educational seminar in bariatrics held by Mexico Bariatric Center in Houston, TX. The first time in Jan of 2015, MBC’s staff and surgeon traveled to Houston for a 2-day informational bariatric meeting on Saturday as well as Sunday.
Seminar Information
Former patients of Mexico Bariatric Center, as well as individuals considering bariatric surgery in Tijuana, filled the seats as the presenters covered:
- Bariatric surgery options with Mexico Bariatric Center
- The Mexico Bariatric Center patient process
- Pricing for surgery in Mexico
- Risks of being obese
- Benefits of undergoing bariatric surgery
Former patients who attended shared their experience with Mexico Bariatric Center as well as life after surgery.
Mexico Bariatric Center Provided the Following Promotional Offers at This Event:
In a random drawing, one lucky attendee was selected for a promotional discount off of the gastric sleeve surgery package.
$15 Amazon gift cards were given out to a select number of attendees.
Event Videos
About Texas
Texas is home to people who are very proud of their country roots. Everywhere you go in Texas, you can expect to occasionally see cowboys wearing a nice hat and boots to suit their Texan lifestyle.
Country music plays a big role in the lives of Texans as live music and songs on the radio fill the air with soulful sounds. When it comes to food, beef is quite popular and considered a staple in the diets of many Texas residents. Even bars serve beef as a popular staple in their menus.
Texas Obesity Statistics 2016
Texas sits at 8th place among the nation’s most obese states, according to The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America. As of 2016, the obesity rate in adult residents of Texas is at 33.7%, up from 21.7% back in the year 2000, and from 10.7% in the year 1990.
Current Adult Obesity Rate (as of 2016)
33.7%
Obesity-Related Health Issues
Diabetes
11.2% (Ranked 17/51)
Hypertension
29.5% (Ranked 40/51)
Heart Disease
Cases in 2010
1,261,654
Expected by 2030
5,688,482
Arthritis
Cases in 2010
4,426,828
Expected by 2030
3,797,542
Obesity-Related Cancer
Cases in 2010
328,379
Expected in 2030
810,806
Source: https://stateofobesity.org/states/tx
About Mexico Bariatric Center
Mexico Bariatric Center (MBC) has been officially in business since 2012. We have helped thousands of patients undergo weight loss surgery at affordable prices. Our staff of experienced professionals is here to guide the patient from the beginning to the end of their procedure. With a complication rate below 0.5%, our surgeons have maintained an amazing reputation and continue to grow as experts in the field of bariatric & metabolic surgery.
If you are considering bariatric surgery in Tijuana and Guadalajara, fill out a quick pre-screen today. A patient coordinator will be in contact with you to guide you through the 1-2-3 process.
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