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Small changes, big differences.

In the war against weight sometimes it seems that the goal of recovering your health and self-confidence is completely unattainable. We tend to think that the sacrifices we have to make are too many, that our willpower is not enough, and that we would not know where to start anyway. Without a doubt, if keeping […]

The vocation behind LIMARP

People often ask me how I ended up being a bariatric surgeon. What I always say is that I did not choose surgery, surgery chose me. Since a young age I was absolutely fascinated by the way the human body works, and as I got to know it and study it that fascination turned into […]

Some truths about weight loss surgery

Many people are under the impression that weight loss surgery only consists of reducing the size of the stomach, by one of several methods, so that the person eats less and then loses weight quickly. While it is true that after bariatric surgery a patient will be able to eat less, the process is much […]

5 tips for you to weight less and live more…

We all seem to worry incessantly about the illnesses that affect more and more people every day, and worry we should, but the reality is that we have more power over our health than we imagine. It is true that we may not be able to avoid being infected with a contagious disease, having an […]

To Restrict Or Not To Restrict? That is the Procedure! (Part 2)

Introduction Welcome back to the second part in our Restrictive Surgery series! Last week we covered adjustable gastric bands and I hope you’ve adjusted (get it?) to following our flow here at this blog because its all about distributing proper information to all, while maintaining a bit of sanity with some humor (humour for our […]

Bariatric Surgery and the teenager

Teenagers are always special patients at our International Center of Excellence for Obesity. Not only because their experience moves us deeply, but because it awakens in us a huge sense of responsibility and urgency. Adolescence is difficult for anyone, but if to the emotional ups and downs, academic challenges and family or social situations you […]

Erika’s story…

In LIMARP we will never tire of helping to raise awareness among our patients, and anyone who will listen, about the dangers of obesity. Through our work we are able to experience closely what the statistics on obesity really mean, not only in Mexico, but in the United States and Canada through the treatment of hundreds of […]

Life after bariatric surgery

Life after bariatric surgery involves a 180 degree change. It is a lifetime commitment, which invariably results in a patient’s improved health and quality of life. Contrary to popular belief, bariatric surgery is not an easy way out, not by a long shot. But even with the challenges the procedure may present, the vast majority […]

New Year’s resolutions

Each year the ritual begins. We start the year with great optimism thinking about our resolutions for the next twelve months. The first weeks of the new year are dotted with conversations regarding our resolutions and our list seems to know no limits. According to a study from the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania, these […]

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INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR OBESITY


Dr. Pompa is a member of several distinguished organizations, where she attends meetings regularly and serves as faculty at:

  • Mexican Association of General Surgery
  • Mexican College of Obesity and Metabolic Surgery
  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
  • American Association of Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic diseases as an international member
  • International Bariatric Club
  • Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
  • French Society for Digestive Surgery
  • American Diabetes Association
  • Harvard Alumnin Association

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