Gastric Bypass Surgery in Tijuana, Mexico
Tried diets, medications, and exercise—but nothing seems to work? Gastric Bypass in Mexico is a powerful and proven solution to overcome obesity and take control of your health. This life-changing surgery helps you lose weight and keep it off—giving you more confidence, more energy, and more life!
Gastric Bypass Surgery, also known as Roux-en-Y (RNY), is a minimally invasive procedure that creates a small pouch from your stomach and reroutes part of your small intestine. This dual approach not only limits how much you can eat, but also reduces how many calories and nutrients your body absorbs—making it highly effective for lasting weight loss.
Mexico Bariatric Center® (MBC) is a trusted leader in bariatric surgery, offering safe, affordable, and all-inclusive gastric bypass packages in Tijuana, Mexico—saving you up to 75%* compared to U.S. prices. With over 13 years of experience and thousands of successful patients, MBC is your gateway to a healthier future.
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How Gastric Bypass Surgery Works
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RNY) is a powerful weight loss surgery that combines two approaches: restriction and malabsorption. This dual method not only limits how much you can eat but also reduces how many calories your body absorbs. Together with hormonal changes, it helps you lose weight and overcome obesity-related health issues.
Gastric Bypass Mexico: Travel Itinerary
Mexico Bariatric Center specializes in helping U.S. residents get the most affordable gastric bypass surgery in Tijuana, Mexico. We have board-certified surgeons that have trained in the United States plus we offer safety standards and patient care that is equal to (or even exceeds) the United States.
We Provide Affordable, All-Inclusive Packages
The price of RNY gastric bypass in the U.S. and Canada without insurance can easily set you back $18,000 to $25,000. Fortunately, we offer U.S. quality weight loss surgery in Mexico at a fraction of the cost.
We eliminate all of the planning and preparation by taking care of everything from the moment you arrive in San Diego to the moment you depart. Ground transportation, hotel stay, and everything in between are covered in our all-inclusive package.
Why Trust and Choose MBC?
Mexico Bariatric Center® offers gastric bypass surgery with an esteemed team of the most trusted, board-certified surgeons in Tijuana and Guadalajara, Mexico. Our close-to-zero complication rates and exceptional success rate with improved outcomes are achieved by applying meticulous safety protocols, guidelines, techniques, and the most advanced bariatric technology. The health-focused environment and dedication of our hospital, nurses, and staff further solidify our unwavering commitment to your well-being.
How Much Weight Do I Lose with Gastric Bypass?
According to Obesity Action, on average, patients have lost approximately 34 percent of their total body weight [1] within the first year after gastric bypass surgery. A majority lose almost all of their excess weight (averaging 70-80% Excess Weight Loss %EWL) within the first two years.
The gastric bypass weight loss chart is estimated to be;
- 3 months: 35% excess weight loss**
- 6 months: 55% excess weight loss**
- 12 months: 72% excess weight loss**
- 18 months: 78% excess weight loss**
These numbers are average and people can lose up to 100% of their extra body fat and get to their body’s ideal weight or goal weight. Success can be achieved by setting proper expectations, following up the diet instructions, changing your habits, and sticking to them.
Benefits of Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric bypass surgery can be a superior obesity treatment and can lead to improvements in obesity-related health conditions such as:
Significant Weight Loss
Gastric bypass typically results in 60-80% excess weight loss within two years
Improvement of Health Conditions
Often resolves type II diabetes, hypertension, and other conditions.
Long-Term Results:
Gastric bypass offers sustainable weight loss with proper lifestyle and medical support.
Improved Quality of Life:
It enhances physical health, mental well-being, mobility, and self-confidence for a better quality of life.
Gastric Bypass Before and After Photos
Is Gastric Bypass Right For Me?
Gastric bypass is better suited for patients with severe acid reflux and GERD. However, if you have ulcer problems or are taking Aspirin/Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) regularly, gastric sleeve or duodenal switch are better options for you. The reason is that there is no conventional routine to detect ulcers in the “stoma” or so-called “blind” stomach. Our surgeons thoroughly review every patient’s health history to determine if they could benefit from this weight loss procedure.
Do I Qualify for Gastric Bypass?
Here are the criteria for gastric bypass candidacy,
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Is Gastric Bypass Surgery in Mexico Safe?
Undergoing gastric bypass in Mexico is a sound decision as long as you pick the right coordinating company. At MBC, we take the guesswork out for medical tourists – “We know what we are doing!”
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MBC offers only the best bariatric surgeons in Mexico with double-board certification who specialize in gastric bypass surgery.
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Our dedicated hospital facility is strategically located just 20 minutes from San Diego International Airport. It is a full-service private clinic customized for bariatric surgery with the highest outcomes tailored to our patients.
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We limit our exclusive surgeons to only 3 to 4 surgeries daily to ensure maximum results and near-zero complication rates. Learn about our complication rate
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Each surgical team at Mexico Bariatric Center operates using high-quality and brand-name surgical equipment within the hospital throughout pre-op, post-op, and during the RNY operation. Learn about our surgical technology
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Knowledgeable staff and coordination by your side throughout the entire process and make sure you feel relaxed and safe during your travel to Mexico for gastric bypass surgery. Learn about our patient process
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We offer Medical Tourism Insurance (MTI) at a deeply discounted fee that covers travel as well as possible adverse events for patients’ peace of mind.
Cost of Gastric Bypass in Mexico
RNY bypass is a permanent weight loss procedure more effective than Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) and safer than duodenal switch surgery. The fees of undergoing gastric bypass surgery in the United States can be pretty expensive, with an average cost of $23,000, due to the high cost of healthcare.
Patients without insurance opt to go abroad to receive RNY bypass to get top-quality care at attractive prices. Crossing the border to seek affordable weight loss surgery can save you up to 70%!
Compared to other countries, Mexico offers one of the lowest average costs for the RNY gastric bypass, around $6,395. Our all-inclusive packages at MBC starts from $5,795*.
Learn more about the costs of affordable self-pay gastric bypass.
Surgical Steps of the RNY Gastric Bypass
The RNY gastric bypass procedure is performed laparoscopically (minimally invasive) using 3 to 5 tiny incisions. The total time in the operation is between 60 to 90 minutes from start to finish. You must stay in the hospital for one to two nights; however, to ensure fewer difficulties, the total hospital stay at Mexico Bariatric Center is two nights.
Healing is rather quick, and recovery time may vary from patient to patient. In general, most patients return to work after two to four weeks following the surgery, depending on their work environment and job duties. Upon request, we can fill out FMLA Paperwork (Family and Medical Leave Act) for your employer during your time off work.
Is RNY Gastric Bypass Dangerous?
Gastric bypass surgery (RYGB) is a safe procedure, but like any other surgery, it has short-term and long-term dangers. Vitamin deficiency and malnutrition are common with RYGB because food bypasses a section of the intestines. Dumping syndrome is common because food gets dumped from the stomach to the small intestine without being fully digested.3
Potential Side Effects
- Minor Side Effects: Body aches, feeling tired, feeling cold, dry skin, hair thinning and hair loss, mood changes4
- Severe Side Effects: Pneumonia, Blood Clots, and Gallstones
Gastric Bypass Complications
- Short-Term: Bleeding, Anastomotic Leakage (0.8%)5
- Near-Term: Stomach Obstruction, Stricture, or Abdominal Abscess
- Long-Term: Delayed Leak, Malnutrition, Peptic Ulcer
Types of Gastric Bypass Surgery
Proximal Gastric Bypass, Distal Gastric Bypass, and Resectional Gastric Bypass:
- Proximal Bypass: Proximal or short-limb RNY is the standard procedure performed. The Y-connection is connected near the upper part (proximal) or the first 10 centimeters of the gastrointestinal tract (small intestine).
- Distal Bypass: In Distal Gastric Bypass or long-limb RNY, the Y-connection is connected further down the track, about 100 cm (distal), allowing fewer nutrients to be absorbed. This increases the patient’s weight loss.
- Resectional Gastric Bypass: Laparoscopic resectional gastric bypass for morbidly obese patients performs distal gastrectomy of the excluded stomach. This surgical treatment presents very similar results compared to classical RNY gastric bypass.
Anticolic and Retrocolic gastric gastric bypass
- Anti-colic anti gastric bypass – If roux limb is anterior to the remnant stomach and the transverse colon.
- Retro-colic retro gastric bypass – If gastric pouch and roux limb is posterior to the remnant stomach.
Gastric Bypass Revision Surgery in Mexico: Patients who have already received gastric bypass surgery can choose a laparoscopic and endoscopic (TORe) revision. This can arise from many issues, including insufficient weight loss. MBC bariatric doctors are also experienced in modifying gastric bypass surgeries previously done with an open incision. Learn more about Mexican gastric bypass revision.
Final Words
Are you considering weight loss solutions that can bring about lasting results? Mexico gastric bypass surgery emerges as an extraordinarily potent weight loss procedure with unparalleled effectiveness, surpassing both lap-band and gastric sleeve alternatives. Patients consistently shed nearly all their excess weight within the initial two years, experiencing substantial and sustained results.
For individuals who may not yet be prepared for the transformative impact of anatomy-altering surgery, an exploration of the gastric sleeve surgery option is highly recommended.
Our top-quality surgeons perform RNY bypass procedures laparoscopically and through robotics. Going through gastric bypass surgery in Mexico with our qualified surgeons is the right choice if you want surgery done in a fully equipped, center-of-excellence hospital mastering weight loss surgery. Our team has performed thousands of bypass operations, and we have the experience to handle even the most atypical cases, like a BMI of more than 50.
You may be scared of getting weight loss surgery in Mexico. However, the only fear you should have is dealing with outdated hospitals and inexperienced bariatric surgeons. Our gastric bypass package feels like you never even left the United States. We are always pushing industry standards at every step of the patient process to ensure you are in good hands every step of the way.
* Prices are subject to change. Not valid on blackout dates. Prices depend on the surgeon, the surgery, any additional fees, and the schedule. Prices may rise due to BMI and prior abdominal surgeries.
** All of the testimonials are covered in our disclaimers. Individuals’ results may vary. There is no guarantee made by statements on this website.
Last Updated: August of 2026 by Ron Elli, Ph.D.
Reviewed by Dr. Kimberly Langdon, M.D., August 2018
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