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Weight Loss Surgery In Tucson, Arizona

Metabolic (Bariatric) surgery can be life-changing and we invite you to learn more. Find out if you qualify and understand your options below.

Higa Bariatrics Team

With over 20 years of surgical experience and thousands of general and bariatric surgeries performed, Dr. Higa offers the knowledge and experience to make your procedure as safe and effective as possible.

Meet The Higa Bariatrics Team

Dr. Guillermo Higa is a board certified general surgeon and fellowship trained bariatric surgeon. He offers surgical and non-surgical intervention for common conditions including obesity, gallbladder issues, hernias and poorly controlled GERD. With over 20 years of surgical experience and thousands of general and bariatric surgeries performed, Dr. Higa offers the knowledge and experience to make your surgical procedure as safe and effective as possible.

Bariatric surgery (gastric sleeve, gastric bypass and more) is currently the only long-term effective treatment for patients suffering from obesity. And while surgery may seem like a drastic option, the medical issues and lifestyle limitations caused by obesity create both tangible and intangible problems.

Indeed, the most common feedback we hear from our post-op patients is that they wish they had done it sooner.

And while they may look better, the true victory is that many of the diseases associated with morbid obesity have improved or resolved entirely and they can perform activities that would once have been considered impossible.

 Befores and Afters of Patients

Bariatric Pre-op Nutrition Class

For all Bariatric Candidates moving forward with surgery

Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 7:00-9:00 PM MST

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Bariatric Support Group

Everyone is invited

Monday, November 18, 2024 | 7:00-8:00 PM MST

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Schedule a Consultation

The first step toward a new and healthy life is a call to Dr. Higa's office to schedule a consultation. You will have the opportunity to find out if you qualify for bariatric surgery and you can discuss your surgical options with Dr. Higa.

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We look forward to helping you in this new journey.

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“Dr. G. Higa is very knowledgeable, easy to talk to, concerned, and describes in detail possible conditions and resolutions to the medical problems. He is very personable.”

sue m.

“Dr. Higa and his staff are super friendly and he did an awesome job on my surgery (gastric bypass) highly highly recommend.”

Miranda c.

“First I would like to thank Dr. Higa and his entire staff that helped my daughter, through her life changing surgery. From the time she came to his office till now they have been nothing but positive, caring and took care of her every need. They prepared her from beginning to leading up to her surgery, we're so grateful that Higa was her surgeon, he is an excellent Dr with a very kind bedside manner thank you so much. If anyone is looking to get weight loss surgery I highly recommend Dr. Higa”

Anjalee h.
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Gastric Sleeve

As the most popular bariatric surgery in the United States today, the gastric sleeve has changed hundreds of thousands of lives through its simple but effective function.

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Are New “Healthier” Sodas Good for Patients Trying to Lose Weight?

Before getting deeper into this topic, it’s essential to understand that the use of any carbonated beverages, especially in the early stages of the bariatric journey, can be very problematic. Carbonation stretches the gastric pouch, leading to irritation and bloating. The CO2 used for carbonation can also be irritative. This can, in turn, lead to less consumption of the proteins and whole grains you need. But, setting that aside, let’s discuss what makes these new sodas healthier.

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