Speakers

Seminar Information

Mexico Bariatric Center’s Oklahoma City event was held on February 28, 2016. Founder of Mexico Bariatric Center, Ron Elli, Ph.D. and bariatric surgeon, Dr. Ismael Cabrera were excited to see new and old faces, as former patients alongside other men and women who were considering bariatric surgery all filled the seats. At the end of the event, former patients volunteered to share their success stories and answer questions for guests as well.

Topics covered at this event included:

As a special promotional offer, Dr. Ismael Cabrera pulled a random name from those that filled out an HQ, the name he pulled won a discounted gastric sleeve surgery package.

About Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City is located in temperate humid subtropical climate. It has consistent winds during the summer that temper the hotter weather, and consistent winds during the winter that intensifies the cold season.

Oklahoma City is the largest city and capital of Oklahoma. Land of the Native American culture and what is considered to be called the ‘wild west’, Oklahoma City is booming. There are numerous entertainment attractions from Downtown to Bricktown, featuring history museums, science museums, water taxis, horse-drawn carriages, trolleys, river trails, restaurants, shopping, and events. You can find Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Bricktown, east of downtown, as well!

Oklahoma Obesity Rate Rank - Bariatric Surgery Seminar in Oklahoma

Obesity Statistics in Oklahoma as of 2016

According to The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America, Oklahoma ranks at 9th place in the highest obesity rate in the United States. As of 2016, the obesity rate was 32.8%, up from 20.1% in the year 2000 and 10.3% in the year 1990.


Current Adult Obesity Rate (as of 2016)

32.8%

Obesity-Related Health Issues


Diabetes

12% (Ranked 10/51)

Hypertension

36.2% (Ranked 9/51)

Heart Disease

Cases in 2010

239,699

Expected by 2030

1,081,186

Arthritis

Cases in 2010

752,463

Expected by 2030

620,784

Obesity-Related Cancer

Cases in 2010

59,906

Expected in 2030

147,073


Source: https://stateofobesity.org/states/ok


About Mexico Bariatric Center

Mexico Bariatric Center operates out of Hospital Mi Doctor in Tijuana Mexico. We have been in business since 2012 and have helped thousands of patients achieve long-term weight loss success. We offer a full package of services at prices that are significantly lower than those in the United States, Canada, and across the globe. Our patient process is designed to ensure that you are taken care of every step of the way.

If you are considering bariatric surgery with Mexico Bariatric Center and want to see if you qualify, fill out a pre-screen and a patient coordinator will be in contact with you.