Why patients travel to Tijuana
- High procedure volume among established bariatric centers
- Lower cash prices than typical U.S. self-pay options
- Short travel from most U.S. West Coast and Southwest cities
- English-speaking coordination is standard at accredited centers
What to verify before traveling
- Facility accreditation (JCI is a common international benchmark)
- Surgeon board certification and case volume
- Published complication and readmission rates
- Exactly what the quoted price includes — and excludes
- Plan for complication management after you return home
Typical travel logistics
- Fly to San Diego (SAN) — the nearest major U.S. airport.
- Ground transfer across the border, arranged by the center.
- Pre-operative labs and consultation on arrival day.
- Surgery day, then 1–2 nights of monitored recovery.
- Discharge with written instructions and a follow-up schedule.
Coordinating with your home physician
Long-term diabetes management continues with your primary care physician or endocrinologist at home. Bring operative and pathology reports back with you, along with a documented follow-up plan.
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A physician evaluation is the only way to determine candidacy. Outcomes vary; no result is guaranteed.