Gastric Bypass Surgery in Mexico

Our surgeons have preformed hundreds gastric bypass surgeries in Mexico, and we can help you achieve your weight loss goals. Having gastric bypass preformed in Mexico can mean significant savings. Our Hospital in Tijuana, Mexico is a state-of-the-art surgical facility, aimed at providing the best patient care. If you are interested in more information on gastric bypass, our facility, physicians, or anything else, please contact us.

Gastric Bypass surgery, or Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery is used to improve the quality of life with people struggling with obesity. Gastric Bypass can provide an improvement in appearance and an increase in mobility. It can also reduce the risk of life-threatening conditions that arise from obesity, such as type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease and even cancer. It forces the type 2 diabetes into remission within few days of surgery.

Because Gastric Bypass is a significant weight loss surgery option, much of the weight loss can be seen within one year of the surgery, and within the second year, most of the weight loss is nearly completed.

How Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Works?

Gastric Bypass Surgery comes in two variations Roux-en-Y and Biliopancreatic Diversion. Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass is less complicated, more common and considered less risky than Biliopancreatic Diversion. Gastric bypass uses two techniques to reduce weight loss in patients struggling with obesity. By reducing food intake and reduce hunger, gastric bypass helps patients lose considerable weight.

In gastric bypass surgery a small stomach pouch is created by stapling portion of the stomach. This smaller stomach will reduce food intake.

To further promote weight loss, a Y-shaped part of the small intestine is attached to the stomach pouch so food can bypass the duodenum. By bypassing the small intestine, the absorption of nutrients decreases.

Am I eligible for Gastric Bypass Surgery?

Most of the patients who are seeking bariatric surgery in Mexico, are people who have tried to lose weight with traditional methods, but failed. People who are struggling with obesity, typically a body mass index of 40 or higher, are considered good candidates for gastric bypass.

Candidates considered “very good” are candidates who have been obese for more than five years, and suffering from a life-threatening condition caused by obesity. People with no history of alcohol or drug abuse, and no untreated psychiatric disorder.

Costs of Gastric Bypass in Mexico

aving your gastric bypass preformed in Mexico is a good call. Our prices start at $7,500, compared to United States where prices be $20,000 to $35,000 on average. If you would like more information about our pricing please contact for a quick, hassle-free quote.