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Bariatric surgery in Cancun – Mexico is cost-effective and can be explored by people seeking surgical solutions to the obesity.
Bariatric surgery is an umbrella term for various weight-loss surgical procedures which either involves:
A study[1]Kikkas EM, Sillakivi T, Suumann J, Kirsimägi Ü, Tikk T, Värk PR
Five-Year Outcome of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Resolution of Comorbidities, and Risk for Cumulative Nutritional Deficiencies.
“In conclusion, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy ensured long-term excess weight loss 61.0% at 5 years…”
View in Article published in July 2018 showed results of sleeve gastrectomy at 3months, 1 year and 5 years respectively. It successfully concluded that this procedure ensured 61.0% of excess weight loss after 5 years.
Some of the popular weight-loss surgeries available in Cancun are:
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Here is a video in which a renowned weight loss surgeon in Cancun explains various weight loss surgeries and demarcates between malabsorptive and restrictive bariatric surgeries.
Bariatric surgery cost in Cancun varies from one procedure to another. However, as compared to cost of bariatric surgery in the US or in Canada, the cost in Cancun ranges between US $2100 to US $6895.
Surgery | Cancun | USA | Canada |
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Sleeve | $4,495 | $14,900 | $15,424 |
Bypass | $6,495 | $23,000 | $15,800 |
Balloon | $3,300 | $8,150 | $11,500 |
Balloon Removal | $2,100 | $6,383 | $8,000 |
Mini Gastric Bypass | $6,395 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
Source: various online sources, including surgeon websites
From the above table, it is apparent that bariatric surgery prices in Cancun are 60-70% lower than in the United States or Canada.
✔ Cash (US dollars) | ✔ Cashier’s check |
✔ Credit card | ✔ Debit card |
✔ PayPal | ✔ Wire transfers |
✔ Bank deposit | ✔ Bank transfers |
WLS Cost Includes | |
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Surgical team fees | Accompanying guest stay |
Hospital fee | Free phone calls and Wi-Fi |
Hospital stay | Online support |
US-registered nutritionist program | Hotel stay |
Aftercare | Loans and financing |
Medications (1 week) | Ground transfer |
Pre- and post-op lab work | WLS-friendly hotel meals |
Optional:
Procedure | Hotel Night(s) |
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Gastric Sleeve | 1 |
Gastric Sleeve Plication | 1 |
Gastric Balloon | 1 |
Gastric Bypass | 1 |
Mini Gastric Bypass | 1 |
According to an estimate s
Here is a complete itinerary of your weight loss surgery trip to Cancun.
After you reach the Cancun airport, you’ll be transferred to the hotel.
Cancun’s popularity with international travelers has been on the rise. According to the Yucatan Times[2]The Yucatan Times
Cancun visitor growth strongest in the Americas: survey
“The surge in arrivals is predicted to continue, and reach 7.6 million in 2020, and nine million in 2025…”
View in Article, the resort city is expected to receive 9 million international arrivals in 2025.
Th following chart shows the growth in the number of international visitors to the city:
Weight loss surgeries can be broadly classified as:
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The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) states the following advantages of mini gastric bypass surgery:
The following table shows excess weight loss (in percent) post-mini-gastric bypass: [6]Carbajo MA, Luque-de-León E, Jiménez JM, Ortiz-de-Solórzano J
Laparoscopic One-Anastomosis Gastric Bypass: Technique, Results, and Long-Term Follow-Up in 1200 Patients.
“The highest mean percent excess weight loss was 88 % (at 2 years), then 77 and 70%, 6 and 12 years postoperatively…”
View in Article
Mean Percent Excess Weight Loss | Follow-up |
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88% | 2 years |
77% | 6 years |
70% | 12 years |
Disadvantage
Severe acid reflux caused by gastric juices traveling back from the intestine into the new stomach pouch.
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Under some cases, failure of the initial bariatric surgery may require a second procedure or a revision procedure.
Check out this video in which the surgeon explains revision procedures:
For low-cost bariatric surgery Cancun, Mexico can be looked into. Contact us now for information!
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