Best Sleeve gastrectomy Clinics in Mexico

Gastric sleeve or vertical sleeve gastrectomy is a popular weight loss surgery aimed to remove a significant part of the stomach, restrict the food intake, and make the patient eat much less food in one sitting.

This method does not affect the digestive system, so it helps avoid many side effects (lack of minerals and vitamins, etc.) in contrast with other types of bariatric procedures.

Bariatric surgery in Mexico is a very effective and fast weight loss method. Most patients lose from 60% to 70% of excess weight in the first years after the operation, reaching the desired weight, a better quality of life and health in general.

If you think about this bariatric technique, you must:

• have a body mass index (BMI) 40+ kg/m2 
• have BMI 30+ kg/m2 with related serious disorders (diabetes, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, high cholesterol level, etc.)
• have an acceptable risk for the operation
• be well informed and motivated
• unsuccessfully try all reasonable non-surgical methods of losing weight.

Like any other surgical intervention, gastric sleeve resection has some contraindications that include:

• uncontrolled mental disorder, such as depression
• drug or alcohol addiction
• cancer
• cardiovascular disorders
• inability to comply with a diet with minimum nutritional requirements, including lifelong vitamin intake (if indicated).

Stomach sleeve resection is performed strictly for medical reasons. Only a specialist can confirm the diagnosis and make sure that other treatment methods are ineffective. 

During preoperative preparation, the patient needs to undergo a comprehensive body examination that includes:

• gastroscopy
• abdominal ultrasound
• electrocardiogram (ECG)
• chest X-ray
• blood tests
• general urine analysis
• coagulogram (blood clotting test).

The vertical sleeve gastrectomy is performed strictly on an empty stomach. The day before, gastric lavage (stomach pumping) is required.

The surgery is minimally invasive. Bariatric specialists in Mexico carry it out laparoscopically (through small incisions). Gastric sleeve is performed under general anesthesia and takes about 1-2 hours. 

During the operation, the surgeon makes 3-4 small incisions on the anterior abdominal wall, and injects carbon dioxide into the abdominal cavity. Then the doctor immerses the endoscope and surgical instruments into the incisions. The intervention is displayed on the monitor, so the specialist controls all the movements and processes as a whole. During the sleeve gastrectomy in Mexico, the bariatric surgeon removes 89% of the stomach.

After the stomach sleeve resection, the patient can face some complications:

• inflammation of the peritoneum (peritonitis) 
• bleeding 
• deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities
• pneumonia 
• abdominal abscesses
• wound infections 
• swallowing difficulty 
• stretching of the stomach and weight gain
• heartburn 
• gallstones 
• constipation 
• diarrhea. 
• excess skin 
• hair loss 
• dumping syndrome.

To avoid complications, you should follow all doctor’s recommendations.

After the stomach sleeve resection in Mexico, the patient stays in a hospital. The hospitalization lasts 2-3 days. In the first few days, the specialists prescribe a bed regimen and parenteral nutrition (the food is administered through tubing attached to a needle or catheter). 

Gradually, the patient will be able to take semi-liquid food. In the future, the patient should keep a balanced diet and strictly follow the doctor’s recommendations.

In general, rehabilitation takes about 2 months. During this period, the patient must wear a special bandage, limit physical activity, and take vitamin and mineral supplements to avoid complications.

• reduces the amount of food intake
• effective for people with severe obesity
• does not spoil the digestion
• does not change the intestine
• does not lead to a mineral or vitamin deficiency
• less commonly leads to dumping syndrome
• no further intervention (filling, adjustment) required 
• fewer risks of complications and metabolic disorders development
• foreign body implantation in the stomach (balloon, bandage) is not required.

• weight loss is not so significant as after gastric bypass surgery
• requires some diet restrictions
• as any other operation can cause some complications
• the stomach may stretch over time
• the operation is irreversible.

Submit a request on the Bookimed website. Our Medical Doctor will contact you and give information on:

• world’s medical centers for sleeve stomach reduction
• cost-related information
• top bariatricians
• documents needed.
• You will choose the best hospital and receive a treatment program in 3 days. The exact price will be calculated individually in your particular case and included in the program.

Bookimed is an independent medical service. We do not represent the interests of specific hospitals. The service is free for patients. Bookimed management is paid for partner medical centers.

Mexico is also a well-known country globally due to high-skilled doctors that undergo internships in American and European institutions. Patients from the USA and Canada prefer treatment in Mexico to other places.

Highly developed medical centers and first-rate therapeutic services at affordable prices attract people from all over the world. Over 1 mln international patients travel to Mexico annually. So Mexico is among Top 10 countries with the most developed medical tourism sector.

Mexico is a top destination for medical tourists because of low-costs. You may save up to 60% on services compared to Canada or the USA due to the average local citizens' income and general price policy within the country.

In Mexico, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.

Visas for travel to Mexico require a number of documents. Lists of documents includes:

• ID card
• confirmation of online registration and filling out the questionnaire
• certificate of income and availability of funds
• insurance policy for a stay in Mexico (original and copy)
• 2 photos (5x6)
• visa receipt
• booking of flight and hotel
• medical opinion about the need for treatment.