Bariatric Surgery Abroad: Gastric Bypass With Top Surgeons
Health Travel Guides Provider Network Features Experienced, Internationally Renowned Weight Loss Surgeons: Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador
Gastric Bypass is Favored Bariatric Surgery in US
Many gastroenterologist surgeons prefer this surgery, since there are frequently fewer complications than other available weight-loss surgeries. Gastric by-pass can provide long-term, consistent weight loss if accompanied with effective, ongoing behavior changes.
Our Best Network Prices for Gastric Bypass Medical Travel Package*
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Price
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Puerto Vallarta
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$12,500 |
San Salvador
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$12,000
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Tijuana |
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$10,950
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*package details vary by destination, contact a Case Manager for details
New: Costa Rica Mini Gastric By-Pass Package: $12,300
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What can you expect during the surgery?
Gastric bypass surgery is performed under general anesthesia. This means you inhale analgesics as a gas or receive the anesthetic agent through an intravenous (IV) line so that you're asleep during the surgery. During surgery, a tube is passed through your nose into the upper stomach pouch. Occasionally, this tube stays in overnight. The tube is connected to a suction machine after surgery to keep the small stomach pouch empty so that the staple line can heal.
You may have another tube in the bypassed stomach. This tube comes out the side of your abdomen and is removed four to six weeks after surgery. Some skin irritation may develop around this tube. The surgery takes about four hours. Afterwards, you wake up in a recovery room, where medical staff will monitor you for any complications. Your hospital stay may last from three to five days.
What can you expect after surgery?
You won't be allowed to eat for one to three days after the surgery so that your stomach can heal. Then, you'll follow a specific progression of your diet for about 12 weeks. The progression begins with liquids only, proceeds to pureed and soft foods, and finally to regular foods.
With your stomach pouch reduced to the size of a walnut, you'll need to eat very small meals during the day. In the first six months after surgery, eating too much or too fast may cause vomiting or an intense pain under your breastbone. The amount you can eat gradually increases, but you won't be able to return to your old eating habits.
You may experience one or more of the following changes as your body reacts to the rapid weight loss in the first three to six months: Body aches, feeling tired--as if you have the flu, feeling cold, dry skin, hair thinning and hair loss, mood changes.
What are the benefits of gastric bypass surgery?
Within the first two years of surgery, many patients lose 50%-60% of excess weight. Many find that they can successfully keep the weight off long term when they closely follow the dietray and exercise recommendations of their doctor or nutritionist.
In addition to dramatic weight loss, gastric bypass surgery may improve or resolve conditions commonly associated with obesity such as Type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, obstructive sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) .
The improvements observed in type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high blood triglycerides may significantly decrease the risk of cardiovascular events in people who have undergone gastric bypass surgery. Gastric bypass surgery may also reduce mortality associated with diabests, heart disease and cancer, as well as significantly improve mobility and quality of life for people who are severely overweight.
Pam Thompson had weight loss surgery in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
I had the gastric sleeve procedure and I could not be happier with the results of my surgery. My only regret? That I waited so long to do it! It has been a little over a year and I am happily down a little over 100 lbs and have reached my goal weight.
I would be more than happy to answer any questions, concerns that you might have. I totally understand that this is a life-changing decision and not to be taken lightly and comes with many, many questions. Read Pam’s story here, or request a quote below.