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We'll give you a complete itemized estimate before you make any decision. This page explains how costs are structured, what's included, and what to budget beyond the program fee.
This question matters. The answer is about economics, not quality.
Hospital administrative overhead (billing departments, insurance negotiation staff, compliance teams)
Malpractice insurance premiums (significantly higher in the US than internationally)
Pharmaceutical markups (US drug pricing is among the highest in the world)
Real estate costs (US hospital facilities in major metro areas)
Insurance intermediation costs (negotiated rates, denials, appeals)
Surgical technique (laparoscopic bariatric surgery is standardized globally)
Surgical instruments and staplers (same manufacturers — Ethicon, Medtronic)
Surgeon training (our surgeons trained internationally and are board-certified)
Anesthesia protocols (evidence-based, same as US academic centers)
Outcomes (published IFSO literature shows comparable results globally)
The short version: You're paying for surgery, not for the US healthcare system's overhead. The scalpel is the same. The training is equivalent. The building and the billing department are not.
All-inclusive program fee. Exact quote provided after your medical record review.
Most common procedure. Permanent, no rerouting.
Range reflects individual factors (BMI, comorbidities, anesthesia complexity). Your exact quote is provided before any commitment.
Read about this procedure →RYGB. Best outcomes for type 2 diabetes and severe GERD.
More complex anatomy requires longer OR time and additional monitoring. Lifelong vitamin supplementation required.
Read about this procedure →For BMI 50+. Highest weight loss potential.
Two-stage surgery with significant malabsorption. Extensive pre-op evaluation and lifelong nutritional monitoring.
Read about this procedure →Prices are estimates in USD. Final quote provided in writing before deposit. No hidden fees.
Flights (US city → Mexico City)
Budget $300–$600 roundtrip from most US cities. Direct flights from multiple hubs.
Pre-op labs done at home
Bloodwork your US doctor orders. Usually covered by US insurance or low cost at Quest / LabCorp.
Protein supplements for post-op period
Budget $50–$100/month for high-quality protein powder. We'll recommend specific products.
Vitamins and supplements (ongoing)
Lifelong requirement after bypass and SADI-S. ~$30–$60/month. Bariatric-specific formulations recommended.
Follow-up labs in the US (months 1/3/6/12)
Standard bloodwork. Often covered by US insurance as preventive care.
Travel insurance (recommended)
Cancel-for-any-reason travel insurance runs $100–$200 and is worth it for a trip of this nature.
Sample calculation — one patient, one companion, sleeve gastrectomy
For comparison: average US cost for sleeve gastrectomy without insurance is $17,000–$23,000 (facility fee + surgeon + anesthesia, before complications).
Written quote first
You receive a complete itemized quote in writing before we ask for anything. No verbal estimates.
Deposit to confirm your date
$500 USD deposit holds your surgery date and initiates the pre-op coordination process. Fully refundable if you cancel 30+ days before surgery.
Balance 7 days before arrival
Remaining balance is due one week before your travel date. Wire transfer or USD bank check accepted.
We partner with US-based medical financing companies. Most patients with reasonable credit qualify for 12–24 month payment plans at low interest rates.
Common financing examples
Rates are illustrative. Actual terms depend on your credit profile. We'll connect you with our financing partners after your consultation.
Share your basic medical history with us and we'll provide a complete written estimate — no obligation, no pressure. Most quotes are ready within 48 hours of your consultation.
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