Before & After
Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Mexico
The Most Accredited Hospital
Global Healthcare Accreditation
Gold Seal Of Approval For Joint Commission
Quality Management Solutions
International Center of Excellence
The Improved Gastric Sleeve
Meet Dr. Ariel Ortiz
Patient Success Stories
Exclusive Weight Loss Surgery Center in Mexico
Reaching Out
It all begins with a text message, email, phone call, or video call with one of our on-staff Personal Concierge Team members. Our Personal Concierge Team will connect you to our global community support group and address all your questions and concerns.
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Prepping for Surgery/Booking
Our nutritionists and Personal Concierge Team will work with you to prepare you for your surgery. Depending on your unique criteria, you may be fast-tracked for surgery in as little as 4-6 weeks.
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Travel
Upon arrival at the San Diego airport or the border crossing, you will be met by our private driver. You will be driven to either of the five-star accommodations we recommend, the Lucerna Hotel or Real Inn, to prepare for your weight loss surgery. We will provide a suggested packing list before your arrival date.
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Surgery
Our surgeons perform bariatric and metabolic surgeries using the most state-of-the-art and minimally invasive approach. Most patients are up and walking within a few hours of the surgery. Learn more about bariatric metabolic surgery by visiting pubmed.gov.
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Follow Up
You will join one of the most extensive and comprehensive follow-up programs in the world. With the help of our Personal Concierge Team, our extensive education program, and a support network of thousands of patients, you’ll become a member of the #OCCFamily for life.
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Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Mexico
Discover the Safest and Most Advanced Bariatric Surgery
The OCC IGS Improved Gastric Sleeve® is the result of years of experience and research in weight loss surgery. The IGS is the safest and most advanced bariatric surgery procedure on the market today!
The Obesity Control Center difference:
As medical tourism increases the need for a safe, credible, and accommodating medical center has only increased. We accept the challenge.
Here are some unique features only found at Obesity Control Center:
25 years specialized in the weight loss surgery field. We were some of the first surgeons to perform bariatric surgical procedures.
Three Master Bariatric Surgeons caring for every patient. You’re always in the hands of a world-renowned and highly trained surgeon. We are the only international team of bariatric surgeons, offering globalized bariatric healthcare and the best of the best to our patients.
We have been fully accredited by Joint Commission International for two 3-year periods, which signifies that we met the highest standards in patient safety and quality available.
Fully accredited as an SRC Center of Excellence in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery. Pioneers in the field of bariatric surgery, including several registered techniques, patented devices, and many “firsts” in the field like teenage obesity treatments, the IGS Improved Gastric Sleeve®, the Stomach Sparing Gastric Sleeve, the Double-Buttress Sewing Technique, and more.
Faster recovery and better outcomes after bariatric surgery. Shorter times under anesthesia and a less-invasive abdominal wall preservation technique.
Unique patient pre-surgery education and preparation and 5 years follow-up program – an industry first!
How Much Does Gastric Sleeve Surgery Cost?
Depending on the type of weight loss surgery requested, such as sleeve gastrectomy or gastric banding, prices start at $4,900 dollars. We suggest you read our testimonials online, have conversations with our gastric sleeve patients, and don’t be misled by price. When you undergo gastric sleeve surgery in Tijuana, Mexico, your savings are significant.
Leading weight loss surgery center:
Lower cost, superior outcomes.
At OCC in Tijuana, Mexico, gastric sleeve surgery is priced at about 50% of the average cost in the US. Rather than looking for the lowest price possible, choose a weight loss surgery center that provides the safe, advanced, medical support you need for every facet of modern bariatric surgery.
What We Offer in Our Programs
Included in the cost of your gastric sleeve surgery:
1 night stay at our world-renowned surgical facility
Team of board-certified bariatric surgeons and anesthesiologists
All operating room costs and surgical materials at our medical facility
1 night stay at a local 5-star hotel
All pre-op evaluations and follow-up care
Luxury transportation to and from the San Diego International Airport
Bariatric Surgery FAQ Videos
FAQ
Rest assured that preoperative weight loss will detox your liver and result in a quicker, safer weight loss surgery. Even 5% of total body weight loss will result in a dramatic improvement in your gastric sleeve recovery.
Mental preparation includes looking at the way we relate to certain foods. For successful weight loss surgery in Mexico that results in long-term weight loss and life-changing results, it’s important to reduce your calorie intake by consuming less food and increasing your activity level.
We use half the amount of gas pressure (10 to 12mm/hg vs. 20mm/hg), resulting in fewer dreaded “gas pressure pains” associated with laparoscopic surgery. Our relatively minimally invasive techniques take a fraction of the typical reported time. Less time under general anesthesia means quicker recovery after your sleeve gastrectomy weight loss surgery in Tijuana, Mexico.
With over 26,000 bariatric surgery procedures, we have streamlined the entire weight loss surgery process. Our complication rate is significantly lower than the averages in America or Canada. Our complication rate is one of the lowest published in the literature.
At OCC, you will see that all patients undergo pre-surgery preparation and are followed for 5 years after the procedure. OCC Wellness is an online program that helps you achieve your goals.
Gastric sleeve, Lap-band or Gastric Plication procedures have the common purpose of a restrictive “pouch,” meaning the stomach’s limited food capacity. Under some situations, the pouch can be stretched to the point where there is less restriction.
- Do not combine solids with liquids. Drink liquids 5 min before a meal and resume drinking 45 min later.
- Avoid drinking carbonated drinks like sodas, mineral water, champagne, beer. Any “bubbles” will add air, therefore volume to the pouch.
- Do not force liquids. Sipping throughout the day is the best way to stay hydrated. After bariatric surgery, drink 1oz every 15 minutes.
- Avoid forcing the feed. At the early stages, most patients feel full with 2-3 tablespoons. Stop eating once you feel satisfied, not full.
- Do not use a straw. You’ll pull air into your pouch.
- Avoid junk food. Some patients eat junk food and then food, doing so easily doubles the portions.
After bariatric surgery patients will have a very dry mouth. However, it doesn’t mean that they should guzzle water. Instead, we give patients liquids in 2 forms: ice cubes and small (8 oz) water bottles.
In a world where the mentality of “more is better,” patients after a gastric sleeve surgery in Mexico benefit from the idea of “slower is faster” as in slower intake equals faster recovery.
Schedule your IGS Improved Gastric Sleeve® surgery in Mexico today
Call or email us to start your weight loss journey. Call one of our Personal Concierge Team members and learn how you can get the life you’ve always wanted with the help of the top weight loss service, Obesity Control Center in Tijuana, Mexico.
