Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Cancun

If you have put in umpteen efforts by dieting and exercising to combat obesity, only to find the weighing scale not budging a bit, then Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Cancun can help you.

According to the projections set by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development group (OECD),^[1]Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Obesity Update 2017
” Obesity levels are expected to be particularly high in the United States, Mexico, and England, where 47%, 39% and 35% of the population respectively are projected to be obese in 2030...”
View in Article the rate of obesity is likely to rise by 47% in the United States alone. Here, bariatric surgery can help people to get back in shape with ease. 

Cost of Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Cancun

Our surgery package prices begin at $5,095 $4,995. 

On the other hand, the same surgery would cost around $14,900 in the United States, which is nearly 4 times the cost in Mexico.

*For knowing the latest prices and specials, we recommend that you fill the estimate form on the right.

Service Included

Besides working with the leading hospitals and bariatric surgeons to facilitate your surgery, we offer the following in the service package:

About the Hospital

Your gastric sleeve surgery would be performed at a leading hospital here in Cancun.

This hospital has served the city for more than two decades. A 30-minute drive from the airport should have you there at the hospital. The hospital features:

• 24-7 emergency department
• Intensive and Intermediate Care Unit
• X-ray services within the premises
• Cutting edge imaging technology
• Luxurious master suits and tastefully done patient rooms

The hospital accepts cash, cashier’s check, traveler’s checks, PayPal, credit card, and wire transfer.

A shopping area with quality restaurants is situated at a walking distance from the hospital.

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About the Weight Loss Surgeon

Your surgery will be performed by a leading bariatric surgeon in Cancun, Mexico, Dr. Hector Perez. He:

• Has been performing stomach sleeve surgery for more than 7 years now.
• Holds ample global experience, and has been a part of academic activities in America and Europe.
• Has taught and coordinated numerous weight loss surgery courses in Mexico and other countries.
• Is a member of the Mexican Association of Obesity Surgery and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.
• Has also served as Chief of Surgery at a specialty clinic in Mexico City for about 2 years.

Click here to view his curriculum vitae in detail.

Gastric Sleeve – A Brief Overview

• Some of the other names of this procedure are sleeve gastrectomy, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, VSG, gastric sleeve resection, and greater curvature gastrectomy.
• Gastric sleeve surgery involves removing nearly three-fourths of the stomach.
• The remaining stomach is able to hold only a few ounces of food. This helps in cutting down the number of calories ingested, which aids in weight loss.

A study ^[2]Castagneto Gissey L, Casella Mariolo JR, Genco A
10-year follow-up after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: Outcomes in a monocentric series.
” SG generates sustained WL and co-morbidity resolution up to 10 years postoperatively….”
View in Article conducted on patients undergoing sleeve gastrectomy has successfully shown data after 10 years follow-up. It showed a 30.9% mean weight loss during the study, while 52.5% of effective weight loss was experienced in the entire population. The study concluded that sleeve gastrectomy can sustain weight loss for 10 years.

Do You Qualify for the Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Cancun?

Not everyone who is obese can get a sleeve done. To qualify for the gastric sleeve, you should fulfill certain parameter. You can qualify if,

• You are morbidly obese.
• Your BMI score is more than or equal to 40.
• Also, you are suffering from morbid problems like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and sleep apnea.

Why Go to Cancun for Stomach Sleeve?

Gastric sleeve surgery can cost an arm and a leg in the US, and that is the reason why many are drawn to much cheaper surgery options abroad. People come to Cancun for their bariatric surgery because:

• The cost of gastric sleeve here is radically lower than the prices charged back home.
• For US citizens, proximity is another aspect keeps the overall expenditure to a minimum.
• Since the resort city is such a popular tourist destination, it is possible to find great deals on flights.
• Getting vertical sleeve gastrectomy in Cancun is also a great excuse to get away for a while as the city is a beautiful coastal town overlooking the teal-green waters of the Caribbean Sea.
• You might be surprised at how cheap accommodation and other vacation expenses are in Mexico.

If you are considering coming here for a gastric sleeve surgery, then Medical Tourism Co. can help you with all aspects of your trip. Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have.

Other Things to Do Here

The Yucatan Peninsula is a lush and beautiful tropical paradise and offers a lot of fun things to indulge in.

• With the gastric sleeve costs in Mexico being quite pocket-friendly, you will be able to club it with an exciting vacation.
• Playa del Carmen, just a couple hours south, is also popular with those looking for fun in the sun.
• Before your sleeve gastrectomy surgery, you can head farther south to see the ancient Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá.
• Just south of Playa del Carmen is the small town of Tulum, popular for its cenotes, or underground cave systems, many of which are filled with crystal clear water. You can snorkel or even scuba dive in these geological rarities.
• The Yucatan has more than 30 indigenous languages, and the intrepid travelers may enjoy exploring the small towns here to get a taste of the myriad of different cultures that still remain.
• The famous Riviera Maya, a resort district, is just about an hour from Cancun

So if you are looking for an affordable way to solve your weight problems, coming to Cancun for gastric sleeve surgery might be your ideal option. Doctors for bariatric surgery in Cancun, Mexico are ready and willing to give you the surgery you need at a price you can afford.

Fill out the estimate request form on the right for more information.

References:

1. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development: Obesity Update 2017
2. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases: 10-year follow-up after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: Outcomes in a monocentric series.