Removes about three quarters of the stomach, leaving a narrow sleeve. It limits portion size and lowers hunger hormones. The most commonly performed weight loss operation worldwide.
Updated November 3, 2026 · 130 providers · 13,220 patient reviews analyzed
Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Mexico is one option people may consider when seeking surgical treatment for obesity. Also called sleeve gastrectomy, it removes most of the stomach, leaving a narrow tube that holds less food. The procedure can support weight loss and may improve some health problems related to excess weight, but it requires long-term follow-up and changes to eating habits. Review the procedure, expected results, recovery, risks and the details of any written quote with qualified health professionals before making a decision.
We found published starting prices for gastric sleeve surgery at 40 centers. They range from $3,000 to $9,670, with a median of $4,525. Prices below are sorted from lowest to highest.
| Center | City | Rating | From (USD) |
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| Digestive Surgery Dra. Karla L. Leonher | Guadalajara | 4.9(56) | $3,000 |
| Gastric Sleeve La Paz | Tijuana | — | $3,000 |
| Dr. Jorge Maytorena | Tijuana | 5.0(71) | $3,236 |
| Dr. Marco A. Sariñana Guridi | Mexicali | 5.0(21) | $3,500 up to $4,800 |
| Real Bariatrics | Mexicali | — | $3,500 up to $4,900 |
| Hospital de la Familia | Mexicali | 4.4(398) | $3,950 |
| CeMar Surgery | Tijuana | 5.0(25) | $4,000 up to $6,500 |
| VIDA Wellness and Beauty | Tijuana | 4.8(830) | $4,300 |
| Obesity Bariatric Solutions | Tijuana | — | $4,399 |
| Sergio Verboonen – Cancun | Cancún | 5.0(44) | $4,490 up to $5,488 |
| Sergio Verboonen – Tijuana | Tijuana | 4.9(160) | $4,500 up to $5,500 |
| Dr. Sergio Quiñones | Tijuana | 5.0(76) | $4,500 |
| CosMed Clinic | Tijuana | 4.3(105) | $4,500 up to $6,500 |
| Bariatric Surgery Clinic – Dr. Ricardo Cuellar | Monterrey | 5.0(84) | $4,500 up to $6,500 |
| Obesity Out Bariatric Surgery Center | Tijuana | 5.0(57) | $4,500 up to $5,000 |
| Dr. Cristobal Garza | Piedras Negras | 5.0(298) | $4,500 |
| Do It Bariatrics | Tijuana | 5.0(3) | $4,500 up to $6,000 |
| My New Body Obesity Center | Tijuana | 5.0(26) | $4,500 up to $6,000 |
| Hospital Hispano Americano | Mexicali | 3.2(156) | $4,500 up to $6,000 |
| Dr. Jaime Lizola | Toluca | 5.0(16) | $4,512 up to $5,909 |
| Dr Galileo Weight Loss and Metabolic Surgery | Nuevo Laredo | 5.0(15) | $4,538 up to $5,403 |
| Bariatric Surgery 4 Health | Tijuana | 4.9(6) | $4,600 |
| Oasis of Hope Health Group | Tijuana | 4.1(219) | $4,689 |
| Go Light Bariatrics | Tijuana | 5.0(98) | $4,746 |
| Renew Bariatrics | Tijuana | 4.9(718) | $4,899 |
| Advance Health Medical Center | Tijuana | 4.9(83) | $5,000 up to $6,500 |
| Dr. Francisco Ortega | Hermosillo | 5.0(16) | $5,000 up to $7,500 |
| Obesity Free – Dr. Gabriel Rosales | Piedras Negras | 5.0(293) | $5,200 up to $5,900 |
| Bypass Gastrico Merida – Mérida | Mérida | 4.9(212) | $5,500 |
| Hospital Jerusalem | Tijuana | 3.9(21) | $5,626 |
| Dr. Rodrigo Prieto Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery Center – Guadalajara, Mexico | Guadalajara | 5.0(327) | $5,770 up to $6,270 |
| Dr. Enrique Pliego Private Practice | Cancún | 5.0(93) | $5,980 up to $7,000 |
| Hospital Los Lagos | Reynosa | 4.7(19) | $6,325 |
| Hospital Angeles Tijuana | Tijuana | 4.7(14) | $6,500 up to $9,500 |
| Salutaris Medical Center | Guadalajara | 3.8(39) | $6,843 up to $7,551 |
| Hospital CYNTAR Bariatric Surgery Center | Tijuana | 5.0(263) | $7,500 |
| Dr. Carlos Manuel Beltran Gastelum | Culiacán | 1.0(1) | $8,200 |
| Hospital Galenia | Cancún | 3.2(415) | $9,124 |
| OLA Obesity & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Clinic | Guadalajara | 5.0(523) | $9,361 up to $10,283 |
| Dr. Antonio Giovanni Spaventa Ibarrola | Mexico City | 4.9(20) | $9,670 up to $10,744 |
Starting prices published on directory profiles and provider websites, converted to USD where listed in another currency. What is included varies (hospital nights, tests, hotel, transport, follow-up). Always get a written offer.
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63.2/100A gastric sleeve, or sleeve gastrectomy, is an operation that removes about 75% to 80% of the stomach. The remaining portion is shaped into a narrow tube or sleeve. Because the smaller stomach holds less food, patients generally feel full after eating less. The operation may also reduce production of ghrelin, a hormone involved in appetite. Unlike gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy does not reroute or bypass the intestines. It is commonly performed laparoscopically, using a camera and instruments inserted through small abdominal incisions; robotic surgery may also be used. The removed portion of the stomach is not put back.
Common criteria for considering bariatric surgery include a BMI of 40 or higher, or a BMI of 35 to 39.9 with a serious weight-related health problem such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea. Some people with a BMI of 30 to 34 and serious weight-related health problems may qualify for certain weight-loss surgeries. Candidates have generally tried diet and exercise changes without sufficient weight loss. A clinical assessment is needed: suitability can also depend on overall health, ability to undergo anesthesia and other individual factors. The criteria are not a guarantee of eligibility, and a bariatric team can explain which options fit a patient’s circumstances.
Before surgery, the team typically reviews your medical history, weight-related conditions, medications, and readiness for long-term dietary changes. Evaluation may include blood tests and other assessments, such as heart or sleep testing, based on your health and the surgeon’s plan. Ask which results and records you need to bring from your home clinicians.
Many programs use a preoperative diet or liquid phase, but its length and requirements vary. Follow the instructions you receive; do not start or change a restrictive diet on your own. Ask the surgeon and prescribing clinician which medicines or supplements to pause or adjust, especially diabetes medicines, blood thinners, and medicines that affect weight.
Bring identification and medical records, a current medication list, comfortable clothing, and any items the center recommends. Confirm who will help you after discharge, how to reach the care team, and what arrangements are needed if you have a complication after returning home.
Weight loss varies from person to person. Cleveland Clinic’s bariatric guide says many sleeve patients lose 55% to 65% of their excess body weight within 12 months; some long-term data cited in that guide indicates that most maintain more than 50% excess weight loss after five years. StatPearls reports average excess weight loss of around 60% at five years. These figures refer to excess weight, not the same percentage of a person’s starting body weight. A separate Cleveland Clinic article says people commonly lose about one-third of their total body weight within eight to 12 months after bariatric surgery. Individual results depend on factors including starting weight and continued eating, activity and follow-up habits.
Recovery time differs by patient and surgical team. A Cleveland Clinic article reports that patients commonly stay in hospital for one or two nights after bariatric surgery and that returning to normal life often takes about two or three weeks. These are general figures, not a personal timetable. Your surgeon should give you instructions about eating and drinking, medicines, wound care, activity and follow-up appointments. Ask the care team when you may resume specific activities and whether any symptoms need urgent attention. If you are travelling for surgery, arrange your return journey only after discussing recovery and travel timing with the surgeon who knows your case.
| Stage | Typical timing | What it involves |
|---|---|---|
| Clear liquids | Immediately after surgery, when approved | Many programs begin with small, frequent sips of approved clear liquids. Follow your team's instructions and stop if you develop concerning symptoms. |
| Full liquids | After the initial liquid stage; timing varies by program | The plan may add protein-containing liquids and other smooth foods. Sip slowly and prioritize hydration and protein as advised. |
| Pureed or very soft foods | After liquids, when your surgical team approves | Foods are introduced in a smooth or soft texture, in small portions. Chew carefully and follow guidance on foods to avoid. |
| Soft foods, then a longer-term eating pattern | Progression and duration vary by program | Foods are gradually expanded as tolerated. Long-term guidance commonly emphasizes small meals, protein, hydration, and avoiding foods or drinks that cause symptoms. |
Timing differs between programs. Follow the written diet plan from your surgical team.
Possible complications include bleeding, infection, a reaction to anesthesia, blood clots, breathing or lung problems, injury to nearby organs and a leak from the stomach’s staple line. Nausea and vomiting can also occur after bariatric procedures. Reflux symptoms may be a concern, and severe gastroesophageal reflux disease or Barrett esophagus are listed as relative contraindications in StatPearls. Longer-term care matters: ongoing medical, nutritional and behavioral follow-up supports weight management and helps clinicians assess problems such as inadequate weight loss or weight regain. Ask the surgeon to explain which risks apply to you, how complications are managed and which hospital or emergency service to contact after discharge.
| Option | How it differs from gastric sleeve surgery |
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| Gastric bypass | Bypass changes the route food takes through the digestive tract, whereas sleeve surgery removes part of the stomach without rerouting the intestines. |
| Adjustable gastric band | A band is placed around the upper stomach and can be adjusted or removed; sleeve surgery removes stomach tissue and is not reversible. |
| Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch | This procedure combines a sleeve-like stomach reduction with intestinal rerouting and has different nutritional and follow-up considerations. |
| Nonsurgical medical weight management | This may use nutrition, activity, behavioral support, and medication without an operation; suitability and expected results vary. |
When comparing treatment in Mexico, ask for the surgeon’s full name and verify board certification with the Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía General. Ask which hospital will perform the operation and what accreditation it holds. Request a written quote that identifies what is included, such as the surgeon, hospital stay, anesthesia, tests, medicines and follow-up, rather than relying on a headline price. Before booking, agree on a follow-up plan with the Mexico-based team and a clinician who can care for you at home. Discuss travel timing directly with your surgeon: general recovery may take two or three weeks, but that figure is not a personal clearance to fly. Get instructions for urgent care after returning home.
A Mexico package described as all-inclusive may cover the operation, facility and anesthesia fees, a hospital stay, routine preoperative testing, ground transportation, lodging, or postoperative checks. Inclusions vary, so request an itemized written list and clarify who provides care and how follow-up is handled.
Ask what is excluded, such as additional tests, treatment of complications, extra hospital or hotel nights, companion expenses, medications, flights, and care after returning home. Clarify whether the package covers emergency care or revision surgery, what happens if your procedure is postponed, and who pays for travel changes or an unplanned extended stay.
Plan travel only after the surgical team confirms the schedule and when it is appropriate to leave the area. Many patients arrange to stay near the facility for several days after surgery, but the required duration varies with the surgeon’s protocol and recovery. For Tijuana, travelers from San Diego may cross the border by vehicle or organized ground transport; confirm pickup, return arrangements, and current border requirements. Bring a valid passport or other accepted travel document and check official requirements before departure.
For flights, ask the surgeon when you may safely fly; do not assume that a fixed interval is suitable for everyone. Recent surgery and prolonged sitting can increase clot risk, so follow instructions about walking, hydration, compression, and prescribed preventive medication. A companion can help with transport and daily needs, and you should know how to contact the surgical team and obtain urgent care during the trip and after returning home.
Sleeve surgery requires ongoing follow-up, not just short-term recovery care. Your team may recommend regular visits and blood tests to check nutritional status and identify deficiencies or other concerns. Ask which vitamins or supplements you need, how long to take them, and how to monitor whether the plan is working; recommendations can differ by patient and program.
Before traveling, arrange a clinician at home who can receive your operative report and follow-up plan. Ask how the Mexico team will share records, who to contact with symptoms, and whether remote follow-up is available. Support groups or dietitian care may help with the long-term changes in eating and activity.
16 reviews from the five highest-scoring gastric sleeve surgery centers above. Reviews that mention gastric sleeve surgery are shown first. Each links to the original site.
Dr. Green thank you for performing my gastric sleeve I have had great results using this tool with the whopping 175 pound weight loss in the last year and a half with great exercise and using the tool with food intake as it’s for I’ve had great results and will continue to live a great healthy life things to you guys. Thanks, Renew Bariatrics and thank you mostly Dr. Green
33F/5'2" 268 Gastric Sleeve - Pre/Post I’ve been reading reviews, watching videos and lurking RealSelf and other communities anonymously for years now. I want to share my journey in hopes that it will help others with making their decision, as reviews from others were extremely helpful in me making my decision! SW: 277 CW: 268 GW: TBD I’m a 33 year old female from the United States. I’ve been overweight for the entirety of my adult life. I was diagnosed with PCOS at an early age and I’ve had two ACL reconstruction
Super super recomendado Dr. Gabriel Rosales, mi experiencia con él en una cirugía de manga gástrica fue muy buena, desde el comienzo, muy bien detallado y explicado todo lo que conlleva una cirugía de este tipo, plática con nutrióloga, psicóloga, análisis de todo tipo previos, excelente atención en visitas postoperatorias, .. me apoyó mucho para tomar esta decisión, que fue lo mejor, por problemas previos de glucosa, presión arterial alta, colesterol, entre otros, al año de la cirugía me siento perfectamente bien y con mucha energía, y obviamente mis malestares se fueron, junto con mi sobrepeso, sigo tomando mi medicamento para la presión arterial, el cual bajó considerablemente la dosis, mi internista confía en que en algún momento deje de…
I’m beyond grateful to Obesity Free. From the moment I contacted them, they walked me through every step and made me feel like family. It’s been six months since my gastric sleeve, and I’ve already lost over 70 pounds. It truly changed my life.
If I could give Dr. Gabriel Rosales Clinic more than five stars, I would! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The whole experience was absolutely wonderful. The team was so professional, caring, and kind. They really took the time to answer my questions and make me feel comfortable. The all-inclusive package was a huge bonus and made everything super convenient. 🛏️✈️ I’ve lost 70 pounds since my gastric sleeve and I feel like I finally have my life back. 💪💙
Dr. Green and His Staff Are EXCEPTIONAL!!! Dr. Green was exceptional. I am a year and four months out from my surgery and I am doing very well. When I went to Tijuana to have my Gastric Sleeve I was scared. My husband was my companion, but it was still scary going to an unknown place and having a surgery that was life changing. Dr. Green and his staff that coordinated everything was exceptional from the time we got off the plane and we escorted by the driver to our hotel until we left the hospital and went straight
2 months post good experience with gastric sleeve - 188lbs & lost 27lbs so far Renew Bariatrics tried really hard to get things right. They messed up with canceling my hotel reservation, not telling them I would be in a day later. When I got to the hotel, they canceled my entire reservation. It was challenging to actually secure a room. Hotel Real was a good place to stay in the end. Everyone raved about Dr. Green, but i just found him to be a typical surgeon. The overall care was good and the hospitalist and anesthesiologist were good as well. I
Best Doctor Very happy I went with Dr. Verboonen. My coordinator kept in contact with me and helped facilitate everything going smoothly. We actually drove into Mexico and showed up the morning of my surgery. All of the doctors and nurses were so nice and caring. They took good care of me. A majority of the staff spoke very good English. The nurses anticipated anything I would need. They made the recovery after the sleeve much more manageable.
Across 40 centers in this directory with a published price, listed starting prices range from $3,000 to $9,670, with a median of $4,525 (USD). Packages differ in what they include, such as hospital nights, tests, hotel and transport, so compare written quotes.
Prices vary by center and package. Compare the price table and ask each provider for a written breakdown of what is included.
About 75% to 80% of the stomach is removed, leaving a narrow sleeve.
No. In sleeve gastrectomy, the stomach is reduced, but the intestines are not rerouted or bypassed.
Common criteria include a BMI of 40 or higher, or 35 to 39.9 with a serious weight-related health problem. A clinician must assess each person’s eligibility.
A Cleveland Clinic guide reports 55% to 65% of excess body weight lost within 12 months for many patients. Results vary, and excess weight is not the same as total body weight.
There is no single travel date that is right for everyone. Discuss your itinerary and fitness to travel with your surgeon; general recovery estimates are not individual clearance.
No. The removed portion of the stomach is not restored. If further treatment is needed, a surgeon may discuss other options, but these are additional procedures rather than reversal.
Reflux may persist, improve, or worsen after surgery. Tell your surgeon about existing heartburn and ask how symptoms will be assessed and treated.
The stomach’s reduced capacity means eating patterns typically change long term. Follow your care team’s guidance on meal size, pace, food texture, hydration, and nutrition.
Activity is increased gradually, and timing depends on recovery and the type of activity. Your surgeon will advise when to return to work, exercise, and lifting.
