{"id":29310,"date":"2017-12-15T07:17:58","date_gmt":"2017-12-15T07:17:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/staging\/?page_id=29310"},"modified":"2023-02-28T09:52:26","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T09:52:26","slug":"gastric-sleeve-surgery-cost-abroad","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/gastric-sleeve-surgery-cost-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"Gastric Sleeve Surgery Cost Abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>Gastric Sleeve Surgery Abroad<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p style=\"background-color: #fff9d7; padding: 16px; color: #000000; text-align: center;\"><strong>Gastric Sleeve Surgery Cost: 4,400 ~ 12,650 USD<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"upper-col-in-menu\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#cost\">Cost<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#countries\">Countries<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#hospital\">Hospitals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#surgeon\">Surgeons<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#review\">Reviews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Gastric sleeve surgery abroad is a good choice for people who can\u2019t afford the treatment in their home country.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll be glad to know that Americans and Australians can save around <strong>40 &#8211; 75%<\/strong> in Mexico, India, and Costa Rica.<\/p>\n<p>This article will help to explore your options for medical tourism for gastric sleeves.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-90468 size-full\" title=\"Before &amp; After Gastric Sleeve Surgery\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/8.jpg\" alt=\"Before &amp; After Gastric Sleeve Surgery\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/8-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/8-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/8-540x405.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/8-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Before &amp; After Gastric Sleeve<\/h5>\n<div class=\"cta\"><h2>Lose extra weight while saving 40-75%!<\/h2><a class=\"ctabtn\" href=\"#mobile-scroll-to-top-id\">Request quote<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"youtube-player\" data-id=\"BQjACAK0XJU\"><\/div>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Patient Testimonial: Gastric Sleeve Abroad<\/h5>\n<h2><strong><span id=\"cost\"><\/span>Cost of Gastric Sleeve Surgery<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The gastric sleeve cost is exceptionally high in developed countries like the US and Australia.<\/p>\n<p>If you choose gastric surgery abroad, you\u2019ll <strong>save up to 75%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, the average cost of a gastric sleeve in Mexico is around <strong>$4,400<\/strong>, whereas it is about<strong> $20,000<\/strong> in the US.<\/p>\n<p>Find out the sleeve gastrectomy prices of popular medical tourism destinations from the table below.<\/p>\n<p class=\"table-caption\">The Average Cost of Gastric Sleeve Surgery by Country (USD)<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Country<\/th>\n<th>Average cost<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Australia<\/td>\n<td>$21,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>United States<\/td>\n<td>$20,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>United Kingdom<\/td>\n<td>$13,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Costa Rica<\/td>\n<td>$12,650<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>India<\/td>\n<td>$6,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mexico<\/td>\n<td>$4,400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h5><i>*Prices are subject to change. Fill out our <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/get-free-pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>online quote<\/i><\/a><i> form for the latest prices and specials.<\/i><\/h5>\n<p>Compared to other countries, Mexico is the cheapest. Americans and Canadians can also save on their flight ticket since it\u2019s close to the US.<\/p>\n<p>India and Costa Rica are also affordable countries for gastric sleeves but not as cheap as Mexico. However, they offer some of the best surgeons in the world.<\/p>\n<p>Note that the prices listed above cover your hospital stay, which is typically two nights.<\/p>\n<p>The cost may also include local transportation and initial consultation, depending on the hospital.\u00a0You\u2019re responsible for the cost of your:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">\n<li>Flight<\/li>\n<li>Hotel<\/li>\n<li>Prescription drugs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #FF0000; background-color: #d9f4f7; padding: 16px; color: #000;\">Keep in mind that the cost of gastric sleeve surgery may be higher if your body mass index (BMI) is more than 50.<\/div>\n<p>It is obvious that gastric sleeve cost without insurance is unaffordable. That&#8217;s why many people are drawn to much cheaper surgery options abroad.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Paying for Gastric Sleeve Surgery Out-of-pocket<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Health insurance can make the cost of gastric sleeve surgery more manageable. However, not all insurance providers cover weight loss operations.<span class=\"tooltip-text\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><span class=\"desc\"><strong>CareCredit<\/strong><br \/>\n<u>Gastric Sleeve Costs, Financing, and Insurance Explained<\/u><br \/>\n<em>\u201cSome health insurance companies may cover all or a portion of the cost of gastric sleeve surgery &#8230;In most cases, you\u2019ll need to have documented health issues related to being overweight that make weight loss surgery medically necessary.\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carecredit.com\/well-u\/health-wellness\/gastric-sleeve-costs-and-financing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View in Article<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"messagebox\">Moreover, approximately 28 million US residents do not have health insurance. That\u2019s 8.6% of the population.<span class=\"tooltip-text\"><sup>[2]<\/sup><span class=\"desc\"><strong>US Census Bureau<\/strong><br \/>\n<u> Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2020<\/u><br \/>\n<em>\u201cIn 2020, 8.6 percent of people, or 28.0 million, did not have health insurance at any point during the year.\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.census.gov\/library\/publications\/2021\/demo\/p60-274.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View in Article<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Medical tourism is an appealing option for those who have to self-pay for gastric sleeve surgery.<\/p>\n<p>Americans and Australians can save around 76% in Mexico, 70% in India, and 40% in Costa Rica.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-75307 size-full\" title=\"Gastric sleeve abroad - Cost savings\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cost-savings-graph.jpg\" alt=\"Gastric sleeve abroad - Cost savings\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cost-savings-graph.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cost-savings-graph-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cost-savings-graph-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cost-savings-graph-540x405.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cost-savings-graph-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"countries\">\u00a0<\/span>So if you lack insurance and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/non-conventional-ways-of-funding-surgery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">can\u2019t afford gastric sleeve<\/a>\u00a0in your country, traveling abroad is a practical option.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Best Countries for Bariatric Procedures<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/medical-tourism-in-mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mexico<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/medical-tourism-in-costa-rica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Costa Rica<\/a><\/strong>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/medical-tourism-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>India<\/strong><\/a> are three of the top medical tourism destinations in the world.<span class=\"tooltip-text\"><sup>[3]<\/sup><span class=\"desc\"><strong>Verywellhealth<\/strong><br \/>\n<u>Why Patients Are Turning to Medical Tourism<\/u><br \/>\n<em>\u201cMexico, India, Costa Rica, Turkey, Singapore, Canada, and Thailand are among the many countries that are popular for medical tourism.\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/understanding-medical-tourism-4069869\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View in Article<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Each has an efficient, reliable healthcare system with world-class hospitals and doctors.<\/p>\n<p>They offer high-quality care on par with the US and other Western nations, but at a fraction of the cost.<\/p>\n<h3>1\ufe0f\u20e3 Mexico<\/h3>\n<p>Because of its location, most of Mexico\u2019s medical tourists come from the US.<\/p>\n<p>Mexico is easily reached from Texas, Arizona, California by car, and every major American city by plane.<\/p>\n<p class=\"messagebox\">Nearly 1 million Americans go to Mexico for medical treatment each year.<span class=\"tooltip-text\"><sup>[4]<\/sup><span class=\"desc\"><strong>PR Newswire<\/strong><br \/>\n<u>Medical Tourism Mexico: High Quality, Affordable Prices<\/u><br \/>\n<em>\u201cApproximately 1.2 million travelers around the world visit Mexico for medical procedures&#8230;\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/medical-tourism-mexico--high-quality-affordable-prices-301416810.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View in Article<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"row multicolumn\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 col-md-6\">\n<p>Mexico also attracts a lot of Canadian patients who make the trip to avoid the long wait times.<br \/>\nThe top medical tourism destinations within Mexico are:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/gastric-sleeve-surgery-cancun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cancun<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/gastric-sleeve-tijuana-mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tijuana<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Nuevo Laredo<\/li>\n<li>Mexicali<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 col-md-6\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-75308 size-full\" title=\"Mexico - Gastric sleeve surgery destination\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Mexico-map.jpg\" alt=\"Mexico - Gastric sleeve surgery destination\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Mexico-map.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Mexico-map-160x160.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #FF0000; background-color: #d9f4f7; padding: 16px; color: #000;\">Hospitals in these cities charge an average of <strong>$5,000<\/strong> for gastric sleeve surgery.<\/div>\n<h3>2\ufe0f\u20e3 Costa Rica<\/h3>\n<div class=\"row multicolumn\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 col-md-6\">\n<p>Costa Rica appeals to North American patients for the same reasons Mexico does, namely:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">\n<li>Low healthcare costs<\/li>\n<li>High standard of care<\/li>\n<li>Convenient location<\/li>\n<li>Timely treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Medical tourism is a rapidly growing sector in Costa Rica, bringing in well over $400 million per year.<span class=\"tooltip-text\"><sup>[5]<\/sup><span class=\"desc\"><strong>Tourism Review News<\/strong><br \/>\n<u>MEDICAL TOURISM GENERATED $437 MILLION IN COSTA RICA <\/u><br \/>\n<em>\u201cForeign visitors arriving to Costa Rica to undergo medical procedures generated an income of $437 million.\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-review.com\/medical-tourism-in-costa-rica-had-successful-year-news10588\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View in Article<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 col-md-6\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-75309 size-full\" title=\"Costa Rica - Gastric sleeve destination abroad\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/costa-rica-map.jpg\" alt=\"Costa Rica - Gastric sleeve destination abroad\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/costa-rica-map.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/costa-rica-map-160x160.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The leading private hospitals are certified by international organizations, including <abbr title=\"Joint Commission International\">JCI<\/abbr><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #FF0000; background-color: #d9f4f7; padding: 16px; color: #000;\">San Jose is Costa Rica\u2019s top city for medical tourism. The average cost of gastric sleeve surgery is <strong>$12,650.<\/strong><\/div>\n<h3>3\ufe0f\u20e3 India<\/h3>\n<p>India\u2019s medical tourism industry is one of the largest in the world.<\/p>\n<p>Currently valued at over $5 billion,<span class=\"tooltip-text\"><sup>[6]<\/sup><span class=\"desc\"><strong>Hindustan Times<\/strong><br \/>\n<u>Medical tourism companies turn to telemedicine in wake of Covid-19<\/u><br \/>\n<em>\u201c&#8230;the Indian MVT sector (which is valued at between US$5 and 6 billion)&#8230;\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/cities\/medical-tourism-companies-turn-to-telemedicine-in-wake-of-covid-19\/story-YA0OpXnbjgmvZfsRoHObRP.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View in Article<\/a><\/span><\/span> it draws in hundreds of thousands of international patients every year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row multicolumn\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 col-md-6\">\n<p>Common treatment categories include weight loss, dental, cosmetic, and orthopedic.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of medical tourism, India\u2019s leading cities are:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">\n<li>Delhi<\/li>\n<li>Chandigarh<\/li>\n<li>Mumbai<\/li>\n<li>Chennai<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 col-md-6\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-75312 size-full\" title=\"Gastric sleeve surgery destination - India\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/India-map.jpg\" alt=\"Gastric sleeve surgery destination - India\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/India-map.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/India-map-160x160.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Healthcare in India is affordable, especially relative to Western countries.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #FF0000; background-color: #d9f4f7; padding: 16px; color: #000;\"><span id=\"hospital\"><\/span>The average cost of gastric sleeve surgery in India is <strong>$6,500<\/strong>, compared to <strong>$20,000<\/strong> in the US.<\/div>\n<h2><strong>Best Gastric Sleeve Surgery Hospitals Abroad<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve compiled a list of the best hospitals for gastric sleeve surgery in <strong>Mexico<\/strong>, <strong>Costa Rica<\/strong>, and <strong>India<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>These medical centers feature ultramodern facilities, advanced equipment and technology, and highly skilled surgeons.<\/p>\n<p>Many of them have separate departments catering to medical tourists.<\/p>\n<div style='clear:both;'><\/div> <div id='tabs_tab1' class='tabs_new'><br \/>\n<div class='tab-panel ' style=''><h5 class='tab-title' onclick='showtab(this)'> <span class='tab-text'><strong>Mexico <\/strong><\/span><\/h5><div class='tab-content'><\/p>\n<div class=\"row multicolumn\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 col-md-6\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-68625\" title=\"Hospital Angeles - Gastric Sleeve Surgery Hospital in Mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Angeles-Tijuana-400x400-1-320x320.jpg\" alt=\"Hospital Angeles - Gastric Sleeve Surgery Hospital in Mexico\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Angeles-Tijuana-400x400-1-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Angeles-Tijuana-400x400-1-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Angeles-Tijuana-400x400-1.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 col-md-6\">\n<h3><strong>Hospital Angeles &#8211; Tijuana<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">\n<li>Founded in 2006<\/li>\n<li>100+ beds<\/li>\n<li>20 minutes from San Diego by car<\/li>\n<li>1.5 hours from Los Angeles by car<\/li>\n<li>Internationally certified<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row multicolumn\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 col-md-6\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-67025\" title=\"Galenia hospital | Gastric Sleeve Surgery Hospital in Mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Galenia-Hospital-Cancun-320x320.jpg\" alt=\"Galenia hospital | Gastric Sleeve Surgery Hospital in Mexico\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Galenia-Hospital-Cancun-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Galenia-Hospital-Cancun-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Galenia-Hospital-Cancun.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 col-md-6\">\n<h3><strong>Galenia Hospital, Cancun<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">\n<li>Internationally certified<\/li>\n<li>6 operating rooms<\/li>\n<li>55 private rooms<\/li>\n<li>Special room for bariatric surgery<\/li>\n<li>20 minutes from Cancun International Airport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row multicolumn\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 col-md-6\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-68624\" title=\"Hospital de la Familia | Gastric sleeve hospital in Mexicali, Mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hospital-De-La-Familia-400x400-1-320x320.jpg\" alt=\"Hospital de la Familia | Gastric sleeve hospital in Mexicali, Mexico\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hospital-De-La-Familia-400x400-1-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hospital-De-La-Familia-400x400-1-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hospital-De-La-Familia-400x400-1.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 col-md-6\">\n<h3><strong>Hospital de la Familia, Mexicali<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">\n<li>Founded in 2003<\/li>\n<li>23 private rooms<\/li>\n<li>5 operating rooms<\/li>\n<li>24 hour intensive care unit<\/li>\n<li>Medical tourism department<\/li>\n<li>2 hour drive from San Diego<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class='tab-panel ' style=''><h5 class='tab-title' onclick='showtab(this)'> <span class='tab-text'><strong>Costa Rica <\/strong><\/span><\/h5><div class='tab-content'><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Clinica Biblica Hospital &#8211; San Jose<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"row multicolumn\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 col-md-6\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-71992 size-full\" title=\"Clinica Biblica Hospital | Gastric sleeve hospital in San Jose, Costa Rica\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Clinica-Biblica-San-Jose.jpg\" alt=\"Clinica Biblica Hospital | Gastric sleeve hospital in San Jose, Costa Rica\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Clinica-Biblica-San-Jose.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Clinica-Biblica-San-Jose-160x160.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 col-md-6\">\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">\n<li>Founded in 1929<\/li>\n<li>Largest private hospital in Costa Rica<\/li>\n<li>Accredited by <abbr title=\"Joint Commission International\">JCI<\/abbr><\/li>\n<li>Private rooms with bathroom, phone, and internet<\/li>\n<li>40-minute drive from Juan Santamaria International Airport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class='tab-panel ' style=''><h5 class='tab-title' onclick='showtab(this)'> <span class='tab-text'>India<\/span><\/h5><div class='tab-content'><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Max Hospital (multiple cities)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Max Healthcare is the largest private hospital network in India.<\/p>\n<p>Altogether they operate 17 facilities in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Maharashtra.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row multicolumn\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 col-md-6\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-70522 size-full\" title=\"Max hospital | Gastric sleeve hospital in India\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Max-Mohali-300x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"Max hospital | Gastric sleeve hospital in India\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Max-Mohali-300x300-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Max-Mohali-300x300-1-160x160.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 col-md-6\">\n<p>The Max Super Speciality Hospital in South Delhi is one of the finest medical centers in India. It has:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">\n<li>530+ beds<\/li>\n<li>450+ doctors<\/li>\n<li>920+ trained staff<\/li>\n<li>Certification from Joint Commission International<\/li>\n<li>Advanced bariatric surgery department<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><div style='clear:both;'><\/div><div id='content_tabs_tab1' class='tab-act-content'><\/div><div  style='clear:both;'><\/div>\n<h2><strong><span id=\"surgeon\"><\/span>Best Gastric Sleeve Surgeons Abroad<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The gastric sleeve surgeons profiled here have exceptional credentials and reputations. They also have a wealth of experience treating foreign patients.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row multicolumn\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-4\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Dr. Hector Perez<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-71400\" title=\"Gastric sleeve surgeon in Mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Dr.-Hector-Perez-320x320-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gastric sleeve surgeon in Mexico\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Dr.-Hector-Perez-320x320-1.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Dr.-Hector-Perez-320x320-1-160x160.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<div style='clear:both;'><\/div> <div id='' class='accordion'><br \/>\n<div class='accordion-panel ' style=''><h5 class='accordion-title ' onclick='toggleaccordion(this)'> <span class='accordion-text'  >Credentials<\/span><\/h5><div class='accordion-content' ><br \/>\n<strong>Mexican board-certified<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience<\/strong>: 20+ years<\/p>\n<p><strong>No of WLS performed:<\/strong> 3000+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certifications:<\/strong> <abbr title=\" Mexican College of Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic Diseases AC\">CMCOEM<\/abbr>, <abbr title=\" Mexican Council of General Surgery\">CMCG<\/abbr><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><div style='clear:both;'><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-4\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Dr. Luis Cazares<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-69323\" title=\"Dr. Luis Cazares | Gastric sleeve surgeon in Mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr.-Luis-Cazares-320x320.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Luis Cazares | Gastric sleeve surgeon in Mexico\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr.-Luis-Cazares-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr.-Luis-Cazares-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr.-Luis-Cazares.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<div style='clear:both;'><\/div> <div id='' class='accordion'><br \/>\n<div class='accordion-panel ' style=''><h5 class='accordion-title ' onclick='toggleaccordion(this)'> <span class='accordion-text'  >Credentials<\/span><\/h5><div class='accordion-content' ><br \/>\n<strong>Certified gastric sleeve surgeon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience:<\/strong> Over 11 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>No of WLS performed:<\/strong> 3000+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certifications: <\/strong><abbr title=\" International Federation Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders\">IFSO<\/abbr><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><div style='clear:both;'><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-4\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Dr. Guillermo Lopez<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-69318\" title=\"Dr. Guillermo Lopez | Gastric Sleeve Surgeon in Mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr.-Guillermo-Lopez-320x320.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Guillermo Lopez | Gastric Sleeve Surgeon in Mexico\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr.-Guillermo-Lopez-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr.-Guillermo-Lopez-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr.-Guillermo-Lopez.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<div style='clear:both;'><\/div> <div id='' class='accordion'><br \/>\n<div class='accordion-panel ' style=''><h5 class='accordion-title ' onclick='toggleaccordion(this)'> <span class='accordion-text'  >Credentials<\/span><\/h5><div class='accordion-content' ><br \/>\n<strong>Mexican board-certified<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience:<\/strong> Over 37 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>No of WLS performed:<\/strong> 5000+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certifications:<\/strong>\u00a0 <abbr title=\" Advanced Cardiac Life Support\">ACLS<\/abbr><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><div style='clear:both;'><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row multicolumn\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-4\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Dr. Galileo Villarreal<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-64738\" title=\"Dr. Galileo Villarreal | Gastric sleeve surgeon in Mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Dr-Galileo-400x400-1-320x320.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Galileo Villarreal | Gastric sleeve surgeon in Mexico\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Dr-Galileo-400x400-1-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Dr-Galileo-400x400-1-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Dr-Galileo-400x400-1.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<div style='clear:both;'><\/div> <div id='' class='accordion'><br \/>\n<div class='accordion-panel ' style=''><h5 class='accordion-title ' onclick='toggleaccordion(this)'> <span class='accordion-text'  >Credentials<\/span><\/h5><div class='accordion-content' ><br \/>\n<strong>Experience:<\/strong> Over 12 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>No of WLS performed:<\/strong> 4000+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certifications:<\/strong> <abbr title=\" Mexican Council of General Surgery\">CMCG<\/abbr>, Advanced Laparoscopy from <abbr title=\" Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery\">AMCE<\/abbr><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><div style='clear:both;'><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-4\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Dr. Marco Sarinana<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-75318 size-full\" title=\"Dr. Marco Sarinana | Gastric sleeve surgeon in Mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Dr.-Marco-Sarinana.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Marco Sarinana | Gastric sleeve surgeon in Mexico\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Dr.-Marco-Sarinana.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Dr.-Marco-Sarinana-160x160.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<div style='clear:both;'><\/div> <div id='' class='accordion'><br \/>\n<div class='accordion-panel ' style=''><h5 class='accordion-title ' onclick='toggleaccordion(this)'> <span class='accordion-text'  >Credentials<\/span><\/h5><div class='accordion-content' ><br \/>\n<strong>Experience:<\/strong> Over 15 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>No of WLS performed:<\/strong> 1100+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certifications:<\/strong>\u00a0 Gastric Band Placement and Intragastric Ball, Guadalajara<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><div style='clear:both;'><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-4\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Dr. Gustavo Ram\u00edrez<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-75319 size-full\" title=\"Dr. Gustavo Jim\u00e9nez Ram\u00edrez | Gastric sleeve surgeon in San Jose, Costa Rica\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Dr.-Gustavo-Jimenez-Ramirez.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Gustavo Jim\u00e9nez Ram\u00edrez | Gastric sleeve surgeon in San Jose, Costa Rica\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Dr.-Gustavo-Jimenez-Ramirez.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Dr.-Gustavo-Jimenez-Ramirez-160x160.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<div style='clear:both;'><\/div> <div id='' class='accordion'><br \/>\n<div class='accordion-panel ' style=''><h5 class='accordion-title ' onclick='toggleaccordion(this)'> <span class='accordion-text'  >Credentials<\/span><\/h5><div class='accordion-content' ><br \/>\n<strong>Experience:<\/strong> 30 Years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Expertise:<\/strong> General and Laparoscopic Surgery, Metabolic Bariatric Surgery<\/p>\n<p><strong>Affiliations: <\/strong><abbr title=\" Association of Doctors and Anesthesiologists of Costa Rica\">AMACR<\/abbr>, <abbr title=\" American Society of Anesthesiologists\">ASA<\/abbr><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><div style='clear:both;'><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row multicolumn\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-4\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Dr. Jessica Gutierrez<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-75320 size-full\" title=\"Dr. Jessica Gutierrez Specht | Gastric sleeve surgeon in Costa Rica\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Dr.-Jessica-Gutierrez-Specht.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Jessica Gutierrez Specht | Gastric sleeve surgeon in Costa Rica\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Dr.-Jessica-Gutierrez-Specht.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Dr.-Jessica-Gutierrez-Specht-160x160.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<div style='clear:both;'><\/div> <div id='' class='accordion'><br \/>\n<div class='accordion-panel ' style=''><h5 class='accordion-title ' onclick='toggleaccordion(this)'> <span class='accordion-text'  >Credentials<\/span><\/h5><div class='accordion-content' ><br \/>\n<strong>Experience:<\/strong> Over 10 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Expertise:<\/strong> General Surgery, Metabolic Bariatric Surgery<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accreditation:<\/strong>\u00a0 Board Certified FACS<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><div style='clear:both;'><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-4\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Dr. Pradeep<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-70551 size-full\" title=\"Dr. Pradeep Chowbey | Gastric sleeve surgeon in India\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Dr.-Pradeep-Chowbey.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Pradeep Chowbey | Gastric sleeve surgeon in India\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Dr.-Pradeep-Chowbey.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Dr.-Pradeep-Chowbey-160x160.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<div style='clear:both;'><\/div> <div id='' class='accordion'><br \/>\n<div class='accordion-panel ' style=''><h5 class='accordion-title ' onclick='toggleaccordion(this)'> <span class='accordion-text'  >Credentials<\/span><\/h5><div class='accordion-content' ><br \/>\n<strong>Experience:<\/strong> Over 45 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Expertise:<\/strong> Laparoscopic\/minimal access surgery<\/p>\n<p><strong>No of surgeries performed:<\/strong> 85,000<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><div style='clear:both;'><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-4\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Dr. Rajesh Khullar<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-75321 size-full\" title=\"Dr. Rajesh Khullar | Gastric sleeve surgeon in India\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Dr.-Rajesh-Khullar.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Rajesh Khullar | Gastric sleeve surgeon in India\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Dr.-Rajesh-Khullar.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Dr.-Rajesh-Khullar-160x160.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<div style='clear:both;'><\/div> <div id='' class='accordion'><br \/>\n<div class='accordion-panel ' style=''><h5 class='accordion-title ' onclick='toggleaccordion(this)'> <span class='accordion-text'  >Credentials<\/span><\/h5><div class='accordion-content' ><br \/>\n<strong>Experience:<\/strong> Over 37 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Expertise:<\/strong> Laparoscopic Surgery, Metabolic And Bariatric Surgery<\/p>\n<p><strong>Affiliations:<\/strong>\u00a0 <abbr title=\" International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity &amp; Metabolic Disorders\">IFSO<\/abbr>, <abbr title=\" Society of Endoscopic &amp; Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia\">ELSA<\/abbr><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><div style='clear:both;'><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"review\"><\/span>Gastric Sleeve Abroad Patient Reviews<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row multicolumn\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 col-md-6\">\n<div class=\"youtube-player\" data-id=\"02rgkjWtDGE\"><\/div>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Lap Sleeve Gastrectomy Abroad<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 col-md-6\">\n<div class=\"youtube-player\" data-id=\"GR8OFm-pVEs\"><\/div>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve Abroad<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row multicolumn\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 col-md-6\">\n<div class=\"youtube-player\" data-id=\"4y_PxbNF4FI\"><\/div>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Gastric Sleeve Surgery Abroad<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 col-md-6\">\n<div class=\"youtube-player\" data-id=\"64r7iCgb9-Y\"><\/div>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Sleeve Gastrectomy Abroad<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>About Gastric Sleeve Procedure<\/h2>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #FF0000; background-color: #d9f4f7; padding: 16px; color: #000;\"><strong>Other Names for Gastric Sleeve:<\/strong> Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG), Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Reduction.<\/div>\n<p>During the procedure, around <strong>80% of your stomach<\/strong> is surgically removed.<\/p>\n<p>This has the effect of \u201c<strong>shrinking<\/strong>\u201d your stomach, thereby limiting the amount of food you can eat.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row multicolumn\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 col-md-6\">\n<p>The procedure is <strong>minimally invasive<\/strong>.<span class=\"tooltip-text\"><sup>[7]<\/sup><span class=\"desc\"><strong>SpringerLink<\/strong><br \/>\n<u>Identification of technical errors and hazard zones in sleeve gastrectomy using OCHRA<\/u><br \/>\n<em>\u201cThe sleeve gastrectomy is an example of minimally invasive surgery.\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s00464-016-4997-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View in Article<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The surgeon makes several small incisions to access your stomach instead of one large incision.<\/p>\n<p>You will be under general anesthesia\u00a0for the duration of the operation.<span class=\"tooltip-text\"><sup>[8]<\/sup><span class=\"desc\"><strong>Online library Wiley<\/strong><br \/>\n<u>Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Bariatric Surgery Patients:<\/u><br \/>\n<em>\u201c&#8230;bariatric surgery is today a common procedure performed under general anesthesia. \u201d<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/am-pdf\/10.1111\/aas.12884\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View in Article<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Ordinarily, patients spend <strong>2 &#8211; 3 days<\/strong> in the hospital following surgery.<span class=\"tooltip-text\"><sup>[9]<\/sup><span class=\"desc\"><strong>EKB Journal<\/strong><br \/>\n<u>The Effect of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy on Serum Lipids<\/u><br \/>\n<em>\u201cPatients were discharged home on the 2nd or 3rd postoperative day\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/journals.ekb.eg\/article_31083_fa51da2553695b848fb602286e7cec46.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View in Article<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 col-md-6\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-69303\" title=\"Gastric sleeve abroad\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Gastric-sleeve-wls-abroad.jpg\" alt=\"Gastric sleeve abroad\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Gastric-sleeve-wls-abroad.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Gastric-sleeve-wls-abroad-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Gastric-sleeve-wls-abroad-160x160.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>After your discharge, you will have to adhere to a special diet for two months.<\/p>\n<p>You will also have to follow up with your doctor regularly.<\/p>\n<p>Generally speaking, people with a<strong> BMI of 40 or higher<\/strong> are candidates for gastric sleeve surgery.<\/p>\n<p>You may also qualify if your <strong>BMI is 35-39<\/strong> and you <strong>have health problems<\/strong> caused by excess weight.<span class=\"tooltip-text\"><sup>[10]<\/sup><span class=\"desc\"><strong>Johns Hopkins Medicine<\/strong><br \/>\n<u>Woman with a rolling suitcase leaving an airport Gastric Sleeve Surgery<\/u><br \/>\n<em>\u201c Your doctor may advise gastric sleeve surgery if you are severely obese with a body mass index (BMI) over 40. Your doctor may also advise it if you have a BMI between 35 and 40 and a health condition such as&#8230;\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/treatment-tests-and-therapies\/gastric-sleeve-surgery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View in Article<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Tips to Beat a Weight Loss Stall After Gastric Sleeve Surgery<\/h5>\n<div class=\"youtube-player\" data-id=\"fxlHyDAscZU\"><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Benefits of Gastric Sleeve Surgery<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The main objective of gastric sleeve surgery is to assist in weight loss.<\/p>\n<p>Patients often <strong>lose 60%<\/strong> of their excess body weight within <strong>two years<\/strong><span class=\"tooltip-text\"><sup>[11]<\/sup><span class=\"desc\"><strong>Mayo Clinic<\/strong><br \/>\n<u>Sleeve gastrectomy<\/u><br \/>\n<em>\u201c It is possible to lose approximately 60%, or even more, of your excess weight within two years.\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/tests-procedures\/sleeve-gastrectomy\/about\/pac-20385183\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View in Article<\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0and <strong>80%<\/strong> in the long term.<\/p>\n<p>By losing that much excess weight, you reduce your risk of numerous medical conditions, such as:<\/p>\n<div class=\"row multicolumn\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 col-md-6\">\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">\n<li>Hypertension<\/li>\n<li>High cholesterol<\/li>\n<li>Type 2 diabetes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 col-md-6\">\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">\n<li>Sleep apnea<\/li>\n<li>Stroke<\/li>\n<li>Heart disease<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> NCBI<span class=\"tooltip-text\"><sup>[12]<\/sup><span class=\"desc\"><strong>NCBI<\/strong><br \/>\n<u>The advantages and disadvantages of sleeve gastrectomy<\/u><br \/>\n<em>\u201cThe advantages of sleeve gastrectomy&#8230;a significant long-term weight loss (up to 80% EWL&#8230;Obesity-related disease resolution&#8230;\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7052082\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View in Article<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Gastric sleeve surgery is most effective when combined with long-term changes to your diet and lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"faq\">\u00a0<\/span>That means getting regular exercise and eating healthy, nutritious foods.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<div style='clear:both;'><\/div> <div id='' class='accordion'><br \/>\n<div class='accordion-panel ' style=''><h5 class='accordion-title ' onclick='toggleaccordion(this)'> <span class='accordion-text'  ><strong>Is traveling to another country for gastric sleeve safe?<\/strong><\/span><\/h5><div class='accordion-content' ><br \/>\nIt is safe to have your gastric sleeve surgery done abroad. The important thing is to choose a reputable hospital and surgeon.<\/p>\n<p>Many overseas clinics have medical tourism departments that cater to foreign patients. They offer<strong> all-inclusive packages<\/strong> for bariatric surgery.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class='accordion-panel ' style=''><h5 class='accordion-title ' onclick='toggleaccordion(this)'> <span class='accordion-text'  ><strong>Why is gastric surgery cheaper abroad?<\/strong><\/span><\/h5><div class='accordion-content' ><br \/>\nGastric sleeve surgery is cheaper in places like Mexico, Costa Rica, and India because the cost of living in those countries is relatively low.<\/p>\n<p>Doctors there can afford to charge less because it doesn\u2019t cost them as much to maintain a clinical practice.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, gastric sleeve surgery in Mexico costs <strong>about 76%<\/strong> less than in the US.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class='accordion-panel ' style=''><h5 class='accordion-title ' onclick='toggleaccordion(this)'> <span class='accordion-text'  ><strong>Who is the best candidate for the gastric sleeve?<\/strong><\/span><\/h5><div class='accordion-content' ><br \/>\nThose with a <strong>BMI of 40 or higher<\/strong> are good candidates for gastric sleeve surgery.<\/p>\n<p>Your doctor may also recommend the procedure if your <strong>BMI is 35-39<\/strong> and you have <strong>weight-related health problems.<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class='accordion-panel ' style=''><h5 class='accordion-title ' onclick='toggleaccordion(this)'> <span class='accordion-text'  ><strong>What is the recovery time for gastric sleeve surgery?<\/strong><\/span><\/h5><div class='accordion-content' ><br \/>\nMost gastric sleeve patients spend <strong>2-3 days<\/strong> in the hospital. You must consume a liquid diet for several weeks after the surgery.<\/p>\n<p>Patients usually resume eating solid foods after one month. You will have to see your doctor regularly for check-ups, lab work, and follow-up exams.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><div style='clear:both;'><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Gastric sleeve surgery can help you lose weight, improve your overall health, and turn your life around.<\/p>\n<p>Going abroad for the procedure makes sense if you intend to pay out-of-pocket.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/sleeve-gastrectomy-in-mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mexico<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/gastric-sleeve-in-costa-rica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Costa Rica<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/gastric-sleeve-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">India<\/a> are the most affordable countries for gastric sleeves. Thanks to the efficiency and affordability of their private healthcare networks.<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested to know about the best doctors and hospitals for gastric sleeve surgery abroad, feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaltourismco.com\/get-free-pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>References<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><em>Carecredit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carecredit.com\/well-u\/health-wellness\/gastric-sleeve-costs-and-financing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gastric Sleeve Costs, Financing, and Insurance Explained<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>US Census Bureau: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.census.gov\/library\/publications\/2021\/demo\/p60-274.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Health Insurance Coverage in the US: 2020<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Verywellhealth: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/understanding-medical-tourism-4069869\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why Patients Are Turning to Medical Tourism<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>PR Newswire: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/medical-tourism-mexico--high-quality-affordable-prices-301416810.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medical Tourism Mexico: High Quality, Affordable Prices<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Tourism Review: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-review.com\/medical-tourism-in-costa-rica-had-successful-year-news10588\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medical Tourism Generated $437 Mn in Costa Rica<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Hindustan Times: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/cities\/medical-tourism-companies-turn-to-telemedicine-in-wake-of-covid-19\/story-YA0OpXnbjgmvZfsRoHObRP.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medical tourism companies turn to telemedicine<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>SpringerLink: <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s00464-016-4997-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Identification of technical errors and hazard zones in sleeve gastrectomy using OCHRA<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Online Library Wiley: <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/am-pdf\/10.1111\/aas.12884\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Bariatric Surgery Patients<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>EKB journal: <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.ekb.eg\/article_31083_fa51da2553695b848fb602286e7cec46.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Effect of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy on Serum Lipids<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Johns Hopkins Medicine: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/treatment-tests-and-therapies\/gastric-sleeve-surgery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gastric Sleeve Surgery<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Mayo Clinic: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/tests-procedures\/sleeve-gastrectomy\/about\/pac-20385183\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sleeve gastrectomy<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>NCBI: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7052082\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The advantages and disadvantages of sleeve gastrectomy<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \" Is traveling to another country for gastric sleeve safe?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"It is safe to have your gastric sleeve surgery done abroad. 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