Metabolic Surgery in Colombia with Expert Surgeons
Corporate Success Testimonial
- We’ve seen firsthand how patients transform their health through weight loss after metabolic bariatric surgery with Guiavital. It may seem like all you need is the right bariatric surgeon — and yes, experience is essential. But in our experience, a complete surgical package makes all the difference. You deserve comprehensive care, peace of mind, and seamless coordination from start to finish.
- Our packages include international follow-up options and all the services you need for a smooth, well-managed experience. And even with all of that, the total cost remains lower than surgery alone in your home country. You’ve found the best alternative in the leading country for bariatric surgery in Latin America. We’ll take care of the rest.
Key Ideas to Consider About Metabolic Surgery
- Stay Away from the Internet: The supposed technical advantages you read about metabolic surgery online may not apply to you. Only an expert surgeon can explain in a consultation why certain benefits may or may not be relevant in your specific case. That’s why it’s best to consult an expert here.
- The Best Cost for Your Metabolic Surgery Comes from the Most Experienced Surgeon: Experience is everything, and the surgeon with the most experience will offer the best value for your metabolic surgery
- But even with the right surgeon, you're missing one key element Once you’ve found the best specialist for your metabolic or bariatric surgery, what you still need is a comprehensive surgical package — one that includes every service that surrounds your procedure: pre-op coordination, post-op care, comfort, and most importantly, international complication coverage in USD, even after you’ve returned home. That’s what Guiavital delivers — peace of mind, full support, and the most experienced hands in Latin America.
Why Choosing the Right Metabolic Surgeon Matters More Than Reading Everything About It
Trust in Proven Experience, In our experience, recommending our bariatric surgeons is not just a suggestion — it’s a decision backed by thousands of successful cases in metabolic surgery. Their refined surgical skill and high-volume expertise allow us to say with confidence: once the right surgeon is in place, the patient only needs to focus on organizing the right surgical package.
We take care of everything else — comfort, coordination, and support — because we know exactly what we’re doing, and we do it with the highest standards.
Our Stars of Excellence
A Guiavital package includes a bariatric surgeon — a senior specialist with over 20 years of experience, certified by IFSO (International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders) and ACOCIB (Colombian Association of Obesity and Bariatric Surgery). They operate in JCI-accredited clinics (Joint Commission International), the highest standard in patient safety, comparable to the best hospitals in the U.S. and Europe.
Certified Experts & Top Medical Team
At Guiavital, we have firsthand knowledge of the results our patients achieve. Our experience allows us to highlight Guiavital’s metabolic surgeons as experts who deliver highly qualified and satisfying outcomes, based on the positive feedback we’ve gathered over the years.
Safest Medical Package :
We offer surgical complication policies that are more comprehensive, doubling the usual coverage amounts for metabolic surgery (sympathectomy).
Top Hospitals & Facilities
When you choose a Guiavital metabolic surgeon, you gain access to clinics with the highest international standards, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and strict safety protocols. This ensures excellence in every procedure and a safe, comfortable experience for our patients.
Global Health Concierge
You’ll have a dedicated, trusted coordinator responsible for preparing, scheduling, and arranging every aspect of your excessive sweating surgery, along with activities for your companions. Relax, everything is under control.
Total Comfort & Quality Care
Enjoy the comforts of home with high-quality accommodations and private vehicle transfers with a driver. We’ll be attentive to your safety and peace of mind.
Metabolic Surgery with Preoperative Preparation
How to Minimize Your Risk of Complications?
- We are continually improving patient preparation, especially for those with type 2 diabetes, to further reduce the likelihood of complications.
- For 17 years, we saw consistent results, but three years ago, we implemented a treatment widely used in the United States with great success. This approach has led to faster, less painful recovery and a more favorable healing process.
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The following is theoretical information that may be irrelevant to your clinical case. We suggest you DO NOT proceed on your own; the real answers are in a consultation with your specialist.
Preoperative Preparation
Postoperative Care with Less Pain, Better Healing Process
Request more information about this FDA-approved treatment used in Europe and the United States.
What is Metabolic Surgery?
Metabolic surgery refers to bariatric procedures designed for individuals with type 2 diabetes and a body mass index (BMI) greater than 35 kg/m².
The purpose of metabolic surgery for type 2 diabetes is to restore metabolic stability to help manage pancreatic function and regulate insulin production.
Indications for Metabolic Surgery
Metabolic surgery, also called type 2 diabetes surgery, is often considered a procedure to manage type 2 diabetes and can yield positive results for patients meeting these criteria:
- Type II Diabetes Mellitus
- Grade 2 Obesity
- At least 10 years since diagnosis
- Age between 18 and 70
Types of Metabolic Surgery
The types of metabolic surgery are generally aimed at promoting weight reduction.
One option is restrictive, such as the gastric sleeve, or malabsorptive, such as the gastric bypass (also known as metabolic bypass).
In other words, bariatric surgeries—whether sleeve or bypass—can potentially improve type 2 diabetes and achieve similar metabolic outcomes.
However, the bariatric surgeon determines whether bypass or sleeve is most suitable, based on the patient’s associated conditions related to diabetes and obesity.
Difference Between Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
The difference lies in the way the concepts are understood, as people often think that metabolic surgery is a different procedure from bypass or sleeve surgery.
In reality, these procedures—when performed for patients with type 2 diabetes—are aimed at providing a solution to their condition.
Consequences of Metabolic Surgery
Metabolic surgery carries the same long-term risks and complications as any weight-loss surgery, and these risks vary depending on the type of procedure. Possible complications include:
- Stenosis, also known as intestinal obstruction
- Rapid gastric emptying, which can cause diarrhea
- Flushing, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting
However, it’s important to note that these complications are rare, and the challenges you face now with obesity are often greater than the potential risks of surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this is why we refer to the metabolic bypass. This procedure enables the intestine to produce incretin hormones that stimulate the pancreas, helping to stabilize or reactivate insulin production and maintain stable blood glucose levels.
After metabolic surgery, digested food reaches the intestine more quickly and is less processed, which stimulates the intestine to release certain hormones that reactivate insulin production in the pancreas.
Yes, insulin production stabilizes, and insulin resistance improves. Additionally, weight loss reduces body fat, making insulin function more effectively with less fat present.
You could be among the 90% of patients who achieve diabetes control after surgery, and 80% of those who undergo metabolic surgery no longer need to take medication.
Insulin resistance occurs when there is an excess of glucose in the blood, blocking cells’ ability to process, absorb sugar, and convert it into energy.
This long-term condition predisposes the body to prediabetes, which worsens as weight increases. Obesity exacerbates the issue, as excess fat makes the available insulin insufficient, leading to the progression and establishment of type 2 diabetes.
- Reactivate insulin production in the pancreas
- Stop insulin resistance
- Reduce excess weight
As a result, type 2 diabetes can be halted, weight is reduced, and metabolic stability is achieved.
