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Bariatric Support Group has developed a multi-faceted approach to weight loss in order to provide an all-encompassing response to the obesity epidemic. More than merely a medical problem, obesity must be addressed through consideration of health and nutritional variables, physical activity and lifestyle, as well as family history, stress, career and general mental health.

Our Surgical Team has considered all possible avenues for weight loss support and has integrated a dynamic program exclusively for our patients. Doctors Chaux, Bolaños, Holguín, and Gánem, will make sure that your experience involves more than surgical intervention, but also various responses to alleviate weight problems.

The surgical group works in close cooperation with a professional support team:

A Nutritionist-Dietitian highly experienced in the management of patients with obesity and related metabolic conditions.

Maritza Cárdenas López
 

Dietitian Bariatric Support Group – BSG – Cartagena

  • Dietitian Pontificia  Universidad Javeriana – Bogotá, Colombia
  • Management  Ocupational Health Diplomate
  • Universidad Colegio Mayor de Cundinamarca, Bogotá, Colombia.
  • Dietitian Abbott Laboratories,  Bogotá, Colombia  2002-2006
  • Dietitian Hospital San José,  Bogotá, Colombia   2001-2002
  • Dietitian Instituto Nacional de Cancerología,  Bogotá, Colombia  2000-2001

For a successful surgical intervention, we compliment your time spent with us by providing personal health and nutrition sessions to develop nutritional knowledge that you can return home with. Weight management is a life-long process and we enable our patients to continue on their own.

Plastic Surgeons, with ample and recognized experience in reconstructive surgery following bariatric surgery.

Gustavo Londoño MD

Post-Bariatric Reconstructive Surgeon, BSG and Medihelp Clinic, Cartagena-Colombia

  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Fundacion Santa Fe de Bogota Medical Center, Bogota- Colombia
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Operación Sonrisa, Colombia
  • MD Degree, Universidad Javeriana, Bogota- Colombia
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Universidad del Rosario Bogota – Colombia
  • Member: Sociedad Colombiana de Cirugia Plastica, Maxilofacial y de la Mano

Some patients with morbid obesity will have excess skin folds and other areas that may necessitate reconstructive plastic surgery after the weight loss has been completed. Our plastic surgeons have performed innumerous surgeries that allow weight loss to be complimented with a natural, beautiful appearance.

A Physical Therapist to provide professional assessment and support during the gradual recovery of regular physical activity.

Camila Pires Izidoro

Physical Therapist,   Bariatric Support Group  BSG  Cartagena, Colombia.

  • Physical Therapist  Universidad  de  Ciudad de Sao Paulo (UNICID)- Sao Paulo, Brasil.
  • Fellow  Respiratory therapy,  Hospital de las Clínicas de la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Sao Paulo – Sao Paulo, Brasil.
  • Fellow  Global Postural Reeducation for the  muscular, propioceptive balance,  Centro Científico y Cultural Brasileiro de Fisioterapia (CBF) – Sao Paulo, Brasil.
  • Physical and Respiratory Therapist   Bariatric Surgical Service and Intensive Care Unit,  Clinica Medihelp Services – Cartagena, Colombia.  2004-2006

Our physical therapist has years of experience working with over-weight and post bariatric surgery patients, in order to provide you a plan of physical activity that fits your specific situation.

A Psychologist for permanent support before and during the weight reduction process.

Marcela Ospina Correa

Psychologist, Bariatric Support Group – BSG – Cartagena, Colombia.

  • Psychologist, Bariatric Support Group – BSG – Cartagena, Colombia.
  • Psychologist, Universidad de San Buenaventura. Medellin, Colombia.
  • Clinical Psychologist, Universidad del Norte. Barranquilla, Colombia.
  • Master in Psychology, Universidad del Norte. Barranquilla, Colombia.
  • Clinical Psychologist, private practice. Medellin, Colombia. 2003 – 2004.
  • Clinical Psychologist, CEMIC. Cartagena, Colombia. 2004 – 2005.
  • Professor of Clinical Psychology, Universidad Tecnológica de Bolívar. Cartagena, Colombia. 2006 – 2007
  • Clinical Psychologist, private practice. Cartagena, Colombia.

Obesity and dramatic weight loss must be managed emotionally as well as physically. Our psychologist will investigate what emotional variables may be contributing to patients' inability to manage their weight, as well as what facets of recovery and life thereafter should be considered.

A Traveler Support network managed by Medical Tourism Solutions.

Medical Tourism Solutions will facilitate you in airfare, hotel and transportation discounts, as well as provide additional values such as tourism services, apartment rentals, and interpreters. Our patients will receive only the best logistical services at prices that are discounted compared to available industry levels.

In this way, Bariatric Support Group provides you with a comprehensive program to empower you to continue with your weight management after surgery, no matter where you are in the world.

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