Gastric sleeve in Tijuana: a smaller stomach, a bigger life
The gastric sleeve is the most requested weight-loss surgery in the world. It is done through small incisions, it does not reroute the intestine and it changes the hormones that drive hunger.
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
In a sleeve gastrectomy the surgeon removes roughly 70 to 80 percent of the stomach and leaves a narrow tube, about the shape of a banana. You feel full with much smaller portions, and because the part of the stomach that produces most of the hunger hormone ghrelin is removed, appetite drops as well.
It is a laparoscopic operation: four or five incisions of a few millimeters, a camera and fine instruments. Nothing is implanted and the path that food follows stays the same. Combined with the nutrition plan, patients typically lose most of their excess weight during the first 12 to 18 months; how much depends on each person and on how the plan is followed.
Who it is usually for
- BMI of 40 or higher
- BMI of 35 or higher with diabetes, hypertension or sleep apnea
- BMI of 30 to 35 in selected cases, after evaluation
- Previous attempts with diet and exercise that did not last
- Willingness to follow the nutrition plan and attend follow-up
The indication is confirmed at your evaluation.
Your gastric sleeve, step by step
Evaluation
Medical history, BMI, lab work, electrocardiogram and an assessment by an internal medicine physician. This is where candidacy is confirmed.
Pre-op diet
A liquid, low-calorie diet for the days before surgery shrinks the liver and makes the operation safer.
Surgery
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy under general anesthesia. It usually takes about an hour, followed by a leak test.
Recovery
One night in hospital, walking the same day, a hyperbaric chamber session and a staged diet: liquids, purées, soft foods, solids.
Life after the sleeve
The first weeks are about hydration and protein. Then come small portions, eating slowly, daily vitamins and regular movement. Follow-up with nutrition is what protects the result over the years: the stomach is smaller, but habits are what keep the weight off.
$59,000 MXN
- Evaluation by an internal medicine physician
- Lab work
- Surgical fees
- 1-night hospital stay
- Hyperbaric chamber session
Price published by the clinic on its social media, in Mexican pesos. Confirm current pricing and financing when you book.
What people ask most
How much weight will I lose with a gastric sleeve?
It varies from person to person. Most patients lose a large share of their excess weight in the first 12 to 18 months when they follow the nutrition plan. Your surgeon will give you a realistic estimate at your evaluation.
How long do I stay in Tijuana?
For patients traveling from the United States, the usual plan is about four days: arrival, pre-op tests, surgery and hospital night, and discharge after the surgeon's review.
Is the gastric sleeve reversible?
No. The portion of stomach that is removed cannot be put back. If needed in the future, a sleeve can be converted to a bypass.
This page offers general information and does not replace a medical visit. Every case is assessed individually; results and recovery times vary from person to person.
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- Mexico · where surgery takes placeBlue Tower Hospital, Vía Oriente 9750, Zona Urbana Río Tijuana, 22010 Tijuana, B.C.
- USA · administrative address4370 Palm Ave., San Diego, California 92154
- HoursVisits by appointment