WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY OVERVIEW
The process to getting Weight Loss surgery has never been more simple. We guide you through step by step to start your new journey!
WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY OVERVIEW
The process to getting Weight Loss surgery has never been more simple. We guide you through step by step to start your new journey!
Preparing you for surgery
Although the exact plan of preparing for weight loss surgery will vary from patient to patient, the process generally consists of:
Get in touch
You can contact us by phone or email to get in touch with our patient coordinator. They can answer any questions you have about the process.
Free Evaluation
You will be asked to fill out our Weight Loss Surgery questionnaire, to help our team evaluate whether you are a good candidate for bariatric surgery.
Receive approval for surgery
Within 24 hours of submitting your forms, we will inform you whether you have been approved as well as answer any outstanding questions.
Book a date
If you are approved, we will work with your schedule to choose the best date for your procedure. You will also submit a $500 deposit at this time.
Choose flights
Our admissions coordinator will work with you to choose flights and coordinate your arrival to San Diego International Airport.
Start your Pre-Op diet
We will put you in touch with our diet consultant, who will provide a detailed dietary plan.
It's better with a buddy!
Do you have a friend or family member who is going to get weight loss surgery? Do it together!
- Save $100 per surgery.
- Share a large double room at the hospital.
- Share the hotel room with two queen-sized beds.
- A friend or family member experiencing the exact same things as you.
Support each other in Mexico and have a weight loss surgery twin for life!
* Restrictions apply, please contact one of our coordinators to get more information on whether the discount applies.
All-Inclusive Weight Loss Surgery for One Low Price!
There are no hidden fees or expenses. It's an all-inclusive, affordable surgery package! Your weight loss surgery package includes:
Surgery and related expenses
- The surgical procedure
- Fees for the lead surgeon Dr. Illan, two other surgeons, the anesthesiologist, a doctor and a surgeon's assistant or nurse
- Exclusive disposable surgical material:
- Tri-staple™ technology titanium staples by Medtronic™ providing outstanding performance for your surgery.
- LigaSure™ blood vessel sealer and divider for optimal safety and results.
- EndoStitch™ absorbable suture to reinforce the staple line for added security and safety.
- Pre-op blood tests, chest x-ray, EKG and cardiologist evaluation
- Prescription and discharge medications
- Required paperwork or reports for you to take home for your records and doctors
All ground transportation
- Pick-up from and drop-off at the San Diego Airport before and after surgery
- Transportation between the hospital and the hotel
5-star accommodations
- 2 nights in our hospital for sleeve gastrectomy or mini gastric bypass or 3 nights in our hospital for Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or duodenal switch
- 1 night in the Real Inn Tijuana for recovery after your surgery
- Wi-Fi for your stay in the hospital and hotel
- US Cable TV & Netflix in all hospital rooms
- Free long distance calls to the US and Canada from the hospital
- A companion can stay with you at the hotel at no additional charge
- Free private tour of Rosarito Beach and Tijuana
Full support during your stay
- Dedicated valets to assist you and your companion at the hospital and hotel
- 24-hr support from Hospital BC staff in the U.S. and Mexico
- English speaking staff during your whole stay with us
Long-term follow up support
- Lifetime nutritional support
- Direct access (email and phone number) to Dr. Illan after surgery for follow-up
- Access to our private Facebook group for unlimited information and support
Financing
The cost of bariatric surgery is prohibitive for many patients who would otherwise benefit from treatment. Medical tourism is a safe and effective choice to reduce the high cost of expensive surgical procedures, especially when your insurance doesn’t cover weight loss surgery. At Hospital BC, you can easily afford your weight loss procedures and achieve your weight loss goals with our financing and payment plan options.
If you’re considering surgery to improve your health and appearance, but you’re concerned with the associated costs, please contact us to schedule a financing consultation. Weight loss surgery in Mexico is a life-saving procedure. Our experts will help you find a plan that works with your budget so you can enjoy a healthier, more productive life.
For US
patients:
United Medical Credit
For Canadian patients:
MediCard
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Your Weight Loss journey begins today!
Begin a new chapter in your life in our brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital designed specifically for bariatric and plastic surgery patients.