Weight Loss Surgery Costs in Mexico

Surgical therapies are the definitive answer to obesity and its underlying medical conditions. The cost of weight loss surgery can be prohibitive depending on the type of procedure and the geographic location.

Popular surgeries, such as gastric sleeve and gastric bypass, in the United States and Canada can range from 11,500 to 25,500.

If you are uninsured or underinsured and unable to pay out-of-pocket for the operation, you should consider medical tourism. Going abroad to countries like Mexico offers affordable yet reliable services to patients to receive this life-saving procedure.

We will break down the cost of weight loss surgery in Mexico compared to the rest of the world.

Cost of Being Overweight and Obese

The direct, indirect, and personal costs of obesity puts additional strain on your wallet far more than the price of weight loss surgery. The unexpected cost of obesity can impact you in various ways:

1
Increased expenditure on healthcare – Obese patients spend about $4,800 more on healthcare annually than non-obese individuals. [Stop Obesity Alliance]
2
Lower wages – Obese women earn up to 6% less than their normal-weight coworkers. Obese men, on the other hand, earn 3% less. [Obesity Action Coalition]
3
More sick leave – Obese men take 5.9 more days away from work than normal-weight men per year. Similarly, obese women take 9.4 more days away from work.
4
Higher clothing costs – Plus-sized clothing is typically more expensive and harder to find, especially for women.
5
Increased fuel economy – Fuel consumption goes up by 2% for every extra one hundred pounds in the vehicle.

Cost of Weight Loss Surgery Around the World

First-world countries, like the United States or Canada, are 4 to 5 times the costs for weight loss surgery compared to countries of lower economic class, like Mexico.

Destination	Sleeve	Bypass	Duodenal Switch	Balloon
Mexico	$4,395	$5,795	$6,695	$3,295
India	$10,000	$11,000	$11,500	$4,600
Thailand	$11,000	$12,000	$12,500	$8,000
Costa Rica	$10,000	$13,000	$13,500	$7,200
Austrilia	$14,000	$16,000	$19,500	$11,500
Canada	$18,000	$24,000	$27,000	$7,500
United States	$19,000	$25,000	$31,000	$8,000

+Estimates of the average cost of weight loss surgery for the most common bariatric procedures based on Geographical Location.

Bariatric Insurance Coverage

The U.S. insurance plans from Medicare, Medical, private, or employer-provided, may not cover bariatric surgery. To receive approval for surgical treatment, you must have a BMI above 40 and undergo a diet and psychological evaluation.

If you do not have insurance coverage and cannot afford to undergo weight loss surgery, then don’t worry. You can get affordable self-pay weight loss surgery in Mexico. Mexico Bariatric Center’s weight loss solutions are within reach and offer the best patient care, optimal outcomes, and complete aftercare support.

Contact the MBC family today to get transparent pricing!

Low-Cost Weight Loss Surgery in Mexico

The cost of weight loss surgery in Mexico is discounted up to 70% of the average price in the United States. Typical packages for weight loss surgery in Mexico include ground transportation, pre-operative lab work, hotel accommodations, hospital stay, and post-op tests.

Why is Mexico Medical Costs Lower?

The cost of living in Mexico is, on average, 46.4% lower than in the United States, resulting in lower salaries for surgeons and their staff.
The average monthly salary in Mexico is 26% of the average in the United States.
The Mexican currency (peso: MXN) holds significantly less value than the U.S. dollar.
High-volume discounts with hospitals and doctors offering specialized services result in lower expenses and prices.
Malpractice insurance costs are significantly lower in Mexico as patients are not motivated to file lawsuits.
Low barriers to entry into Mexico’s medical tourism industry create competitive pricing.

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Mexico Bariatric Center® is the Clear Choice

Mexico Bariatric Center is the number one operator in Tijuana and Guadalajara, offering the most affordable, all-inclusive packages for laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures. We have negotiated the costs of weight loss surgery in Mexico since 2012, locking in state-of-the-art hospitals and top-rated hotel accommodations in Tijuana.

Only minutes away from the US border and the San Diego airport, our surgery center is one of the newest high-tech hospitals in Tijuana. Tijuana, Mexico, for bariatric surgery can save you thousands of dollars and will lead to better results from our certified hospital and highly experienced and academically trained surgeons. We take the stress out of your trip to ensure a safe and comfortable experience.

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MBC Weight Loss Surgery Packages

MBC offers Gastric Sleeve Gastrectomy or VSG, RNY Gastric Bypass, Mini Gastric Bypass (MGB), Lap-Band, Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS and SADiS), Gastric Balloon, Endoscopic Sleeve (ESG), and Revision Surgeries. All packages include everything except your airfare.

Pre-Operation Tests (lab work, blood test, eval.)
Antibiotics, Pain, and Take-Home Medication
Pre-Op (one night) Hotel Stay
Hospital Stay & Fees (two nights)
Nutritionist Program & Post-Op Care
Private Transportation Airport / Hotel / Hospital
Surgeon & Anesthesiologist Fees
Post-Op Leak Test/x-ray
Private Support Group
Optional Medical Tourism Insurance Coverage

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Affordable Gastric Sleeve Pricing starting at $4,395

The average cost of gastric sleeve surgery can range from $10,000 to $20,000 in the United States. Our best-value, self-pay gastric sleeve pricing starts at $4,395! This includes all the necessary components for your trip, such as an extended stay in the hospital (two nights), free ground transportation, and 24/7 nursing care.