Here is the standard Travel Itinerary for our weight loss surgery packages. Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, this may vary slightly based on your procedure. Please make sure you check with your patient coordinator. Once you schedule your surgery date and secure your deposit, you will automatically receive your complete booking details.
Day 1: Arrive in San Diego
One of our drivers will be waiting for you upon arrival at San Diego International Airport. Make sure your flight arrives before 12:00 pm PST (before noon). It is usually a 20-minute drive from the airport across the border using our medical lane pass. A few blocks across the San Ysidro border is our Hospital and Hotel. You will get pre-op testing and then be driven to check-in at the #2 rated Hotel in Tijuana. Our staff will help you check-in and answer any questions you have!
● Bloodwork Pre-Op Labs and EKG
● Stay the night at the Hyatt Place Hotel
Day 2: Surgery Day
You will be picked up from the hotel early for your surgery. Stay the night in the hospital.
- Pick you up and take you to surgery. The time of surgery is in the morning, and you will be notified of the surgery time the day before
- Stay 2 Nights in Hospital for gastric sleeve
Day 3: Recovery at Hospital
Recover in hospital—Post-op testing and recovery. Make sure you walk around and drink a lot of water!
- Post-op testing is completed before discharge
Day 4: (**for Gastric Sleeve Surgery**)
The driver will pick you up from the hospital and take you to the airport for departure.
- Drive you to the airport
- Plan flight after 2:00pm
Day 4 : (**for Gastric Bypass, Mini Bypass, Duodenal Switch, and most Revision Surgeries**)
On Day 4, you will remain at the hospital for an extra night to recover.
- Final night stays at the hospital
Day 5: (ONLY for Gastric Bypass, Mini Bypass, Duodenal Switch, and some Revision Surgeries)
The driver will pick you up from the hospital and take you to the airport for departure.
- Drive you to the airport
- Plan flight after 2:00pm
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if i live 3 1/2 hours away from the hospital.. can i drive myself?
I am only a patient, but I was told yesterday that you can drive to San Diego airport or even into Tijuana for your surgery. Only one stipulation though, you have to bring a companion to drive you home after your surgery. Good luck!
Closest flight out post op I cd get was 145 for last day??? Is that ok??
That should be fine. We typically get patients to the airport by about 10 am, but sometimes there is traffic. Just let your driver know when you arrive =)
Closest flight out post op I cd get was 145 for last day??? Is that ok??
That should be fine. We typically get patients to the airport by about 10 am, but sometimes there is traffic. Just let your driver know when you arrive =)
What days are surgeries performed?
Hello Misti, We perform surgeries pretty much everyday including weekends.
Hi Misti! Surgeries are performed everyday, but timing depends on the surgeon’s schedule.