Evaluate surgeon before-after photos: green flags (consistent lighting, timeline, range of body types) vs red flags (filters, cherry-picked, stock photos). Trust guide.
Bariatric surgery requirements abroad: 2-4 week pre-op diet, psych eval, blood work. Post-op: liquid diet, soft food progression, lifelong vitamin supplementation.
Anesthesia abroad safety: Colombian anesthesiologist training, JCI monitoring standards, equipment parity, pre-op evaluation, and questions to ask before surgery.
Blood supply safety surgery abroad: WHO/PAHO screening standards at Colombian JCI hospitals. Blood type preparation, rare blood types, autologous donation options.