Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Excess weight can interfere with every aspect of your daily life and increase your risk of serious health conditions.
Tijuana Bariatrics works with a network of bariatric physicians, members of International Associations, who can perform gastric sleeve surgery, a safe and affordable weight loss treatment, in a state-of-the-art Facility.*
Ready to start your weight loss journey? Learn why should you choose gastric sleeve surgery in Tijuana, Mexico.
What Is a Gastric Sleeve?
Gastric sleeve surgery (also called a sleeve gastrectomy) involves reducing the size of the stomach to approximately 85% of its original size. When your stomach is smaller, you will feel full after eating less food, and your body will absorb fewer calories. This leads to a healthy rate of dramatic weight loss.
The gastric sleeve procedure is a safe and effective weight loss surgery. In fact, a five-year study conducted by the World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery found that 98% of gastric sleeve recipients showed effective results and zero complications.
Like many weight loss procedures, sleeve gastrectomies are performed laparoscopically, so there is minimal scarring. During the surgery, the bariatric surgeon will remove stomach tissue and staple the remaining tissue shut so that it forms the shape of a tube, or “sleeve.”
Gastric Sleeve Recovery
After gastric sleeve surgery, you will need to remain in the hospital in Tijuana, Mexico, for two nights so that you have medical staff on hand to monitor and assist you as needed. Additionally, you will need to undergo some post-operative testing before you are discharged. Your diet will be limited to liquids for the first two weeks but will gradually integrate soft foods, then solids. However, it is important to remember to only eat the small quantities of foods recommended by your doctor.
The first few weeks should be focused on resting, but you will need to walk around to discourage blood clots. After about a month, increasing your activity level will likely be approved. Over the next few months, you will gradually increase your exercise routine. Depending on the type of work you do, you may be able to return to work after a week or two. However, some patients require up to four to six weeks off.
Minimally Invasive Techniques
Offer Several Benefits
The doctors in the preferred provider network perform sleeve gastrectomies as a single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS). Laparoscopic surgery involves the use of a laparoscope, a small, advanced medical camera, and precise surgical tools to perform bariatric surgery inside the body without making large incisions or exposing internal organs. When this weight loss surgery is performed with this minimally invasive technique, many patients enjoy reduced hospital stays with minimal pain and discomfort.*
The Benefits
of Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Rapid Results
In some cases, patients can reduce their weight by more than half in as little as four to six months.*
Decreased Appetite
During gastric sleeve surgery, the size of your stomach is reduced so you feel fuller quicker and experience less hunger.
A Safe Option
This technique carries a lower chance of complications than other weight loss treatments.*
Why Choose Tijuana Bariatrics
for Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Safety
Patients traveling from abroad can rest assured that Tijuana Bariatrics has coordinated countless bariatric procedures that meet rigorous safety expectations. The hospital where your procedure will be performed meets U.S. standards and is equipped with advanced medical technology.
Affordability
Bariatric surgery in Tijuana, Mexico, is a fraction of the cost of surgery in the United States. Traveling just a few miles south of the border allows you to save thousands of dollars while still receiving the same level of care from highly trained bariatric surgeons.
Convenience
Tijuana Bariatrics is happy to provide patients with a comprehensive medical tourism package. The organization will arrange for your transportation from San Diego International Airport to the medical facility and back again, as well as your stay in the Marriott Hotel during your recovery. Medical tourism insurance is now included with every package at no extra charge.
Post-Surgery Care
After your weight loss surgery, the healthcare professionals in the preferred provider network are available to help you create a personalized nutrition and lifestyle plan so you can experience successful weight loss and keep the weight off. You will also have access to a post-bariatric surgery online support group.
Curious About Gastric Sleeve?
If you’ve tried to lose weight through diet and exercise but you’re not seeing the results you need, it may be time to consider bariatric surgery. The network of doctors coordinating with our bariatric surgery office in Tijuana, Mexico, produces life-changing results for patients every day in Tijuana, Mexico. The doctors within the preferred provider network perform a variety of weight loss procedures, including gastric bypass, but our most popular offering is the gastric sleeve.
The gastric sleeve is so popular because it’s a relatively straightforward procedure that enables patients to experience dramatic, long-term weight loss in less than a year.* If you think gastric sleeve surgery could be right for you, contact us today to discuss the details of your case. You can contact us online or call:
How Does Sleeve Gastrectomy Work?
A Treatment Timeline
Administering Anesthesia
At the beginning of your surgery, you will be placed under general anesthesia so you will be totally unconscious throughout the procedure.
Creating Incisions
The surgeon will make a single small incision in the abdomen to access the stomach.
Inserting the Laparoscope
The surgeon will insert the laparoscope and other surgical devices through the incision.
Removing Tissue
The surgeon will cut and remove up to 85% of your stomach tissue.
Shaping the Stomach
The surgeon will shape the remaining stomach tissue into an oblong tube or sleeve shape. The new, smaller stomach is securely sealed with staples.
Closing the Incisions
The surgeon will remove the surgical tools and stitch the incision shut.
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Knowing your body mass index will help you know if you suffer from any type of obesity and will help us know how to treat you.
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Weight loss surgery is typically recommended to patients with body mass indexes (BMI) between 30 and 60. As patients with very high BMIs may worry that they are disqualified from bariatric surgery. However, the surgeons affiliated with Tijuana Bariatrics have performed weight loss procedures for patients with BMIs of 70 and higher.
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Long-Term Weight Loss Success
Depends on Your Commitment
After any weight loss surgery coordinated by Tijuana Bariatrics in Mexico, patients will naturally experience some weight loss. However, to keep the weight off and continue to lose it at a healthy rate, patients need to commit to:
Eating a Healthy Diet
Leading an Active Lifestyle
Following the Doctor's Instructions
Our nutritionist and the post-operative care physician in the Tijuana Bariatrics preferred provider network are essential to your post-op success. They will provide you with a nutritional plan that is tailored to you and your weight loss goals, as well as specific lifestyle instructions.
Once you have returned home from Mexico, it is important that you follow up with your physician around three months after the surgery.
Will I Need Plastic Surgery
for Excess Skin?
Many, but not all, of our gastric sleeve patients choose to undergo some type of body contouring once they have achieved their target weight. That’s because you might experience substantial amounts of sagging skin throughout your body, especially in your midsection. Tijuana Bariatrics can help to coordinate everything you might need to reveal your new figure, from tummy tucks to arm and thigh lifts.
A New Lease on Life Is Available
Schedule Your Sleeve Gastrectomy Consultation Today
Obesity has terrible effects on your overall health, quality of life, and life expectancy. For qualifying patients, weight loss surgeries like gastric bypass or gastric sleeve can lead to significant weight loss and improved quality of life.*
While bariatric surgery can be prohibitively expensive in the United States, traveling just a few minutes south of the border into Mexico can allow patients to receive the same quality of care at a fraction of the cost. The surgeons in the preferred provider network of Tijuana Bariatrics are board-certified, and the surgical facility meets all U.S. standards.
A minimally invasive gastric sleeve procedure could be the solution you are seeking. For more information, or to schedule your procedure and arrange for your travel to Mexico, fill out the online contact form or call:
Qualifications
for Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Age
Patients must be over the age of 18 to undergo gastric sleeve surgery.
(Teenagers can qualify and
Seniors 70+ may qualify)
Body Mass Index
You must have a BMI of 30 or more to qualify.
Failed Diet & Exercise
Gastric sleeve is an excellent bariatric surgery option, after exhausted attempts to lose weight with diet and excercise.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Gastric Sleeve Surgery
What is vertical sleeve gastrectomy?
You might have come across the term vertical sleeve gastrectomy as you’re researching different bariatric procedures. This is simply another term for sleeve gastrectomy or gastric sleeve surgery.
How much does gastric sleeve surgery cost?
Gastric sleeve surgery at Tijuana Bariatrics can cost as little as $4,150. After a thorough consultation where we get to know your concerns and goals, we can provide you with a closer estimate.
How long does gastric sleeve surgery take?
In comparison to some other types of weight loss surgery, gastric sleeve is much simpler and quicker to perform. Sleeve surgery can often be completed in just 40–70 minutes.
Does insurance cover gastric sleeve?
If you live in the U.S., bariatric procedures are often partially or fully covered by medical insurance. However, this is typically limited to surgeries performed in the States. Even without medical insurance coverage, you can still expect to benefit from dramatic savings when you work with Tijuana Bariatrics.
Is gastric sleeve reversible?
No. During the procedure, your doctor will permanently remove a substantial portion of the stomach. Patients who are interested in a reversible procedure may consider LAP-BAND® surgery. However, gastric bands come with a unique set of possible complications, including damage to the stomach.
We would like to introduce you to our modern medical facilities.
The network of physicians collaborating with Tijuana Bariatrics offers high-end bariatric surgery and a wide range of services. By choosing Tijuana Bariatrics, you can enjoy the safe care of an internationally certified surgeon in luxurious accommodations.
These beautiful facilities are equipped with the most modern tools and technologies, allowing the physicians in our preferred provider network to offer the same level of care available in the United States.
For more information, fill out this online form or call (800) 308-3607 today.
