Are you tired of not achieving your weight loss goals, despite diet and exercise?
Bariatric surgery can help you live a healthier, more fulfilling life — and our practice makes the process easy.
Learn how you can benefit from affordable bariatric surgery with Obesity Control Center in Tijuana, B.C.
At her heaviest, Christy was 298 pounds. She knew she had to make a change, but strict diets made her miserable and all the time she spent in the gym cut into her social life. Christy came to Obesity Control Center in Tijuana after she tried to get gastric sleeve surgery in the United States, only to find that it would cost her $27,000 and her insurance wouldn't cover it. With the help of our bariatric team, she lost 133 pounds and was able to keep the weight off.
Gastric sleeve surgery, also known as sleeve gastrectomy, is a bariatric procedure in which about 80% of the stomach is removed, giving it the appearance of a sleeve. This restricts the amount of food you can eat while removing the part of the stomach that creates most of your ghrelin, the hunger hormone.
Gastric bypass surgery, also known as Roux-en-Y surgery, combines restrictive and malabsorptive properties for massive weight loss. With gastric bypass, your stomach is reduced to about the size of a walnut, and your digestive system is rerouted to reduce the amount of calories the body can absorb.
Often referred to as a stomach-sparing gastric sleeve, gastric plication sections off part of the stomach with sutures to limit your stomach capacity by about three ounces. No stomach tissue is removed, like it is with gastric sleeve surgery, and no device is required, like with the BariClip.
If you've already undergone weight loss surgery, but you're not losing the weight you expected, you're starting to gain weight, or you can't eat solid foods, we can perform a revision surgery. We may recommend making modifications to your current bariatric surgery or receiving a new one altogether.
Drea Knotts
2024
Had a great experience at OCC. they are very organized, profession and you receive amazing care! They walk you through each step of the way. I felt very safe from pickup to drop off at the airport. The border crossing was easier than expected. Hotel was nice and comfortable... I am so happy I made this decision for myself, oh, I went unaccompanied and it was great!
View On GoogleJenny Rosenthal
2023
OCC made the process as easy as it could be. They are extremely organized. I appreciated having someone who could answer my questions at every step of the journey. The staff is extremely professional and kind. I also loved having "sleeve sisters." I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this practice to anyone.
View On GoogleSet your child up for a lifetime of good health with adolescent bariatric surgery. If your child has been struggling with their weight despite a healthy diet and exercise, our team can perform careful bariatric surgery to help them lose their excess body weight and alleviate the related health conditions.
We can safely perform bariatric surgery for patients who are 60 and older. Bariatric surgery is as safe as, if not safer than, certain abdominal procedures like colonic surgery and appendectomy. Many of our senior patients lower their cardiovascular risk, improve diabetes management, and lose their excess body weight in just a few years.
Those considering bariatric surgery must first meet a few requirements. During your virtual consultation with our Tijuana team, we will discuss your:
Aside from your weight, you must be healthy enough to undergo weight loss surgery. We perform extensive preoperative tests to ensure you have no health concerns that could endanger your surgery or recovery.
Patients typically qualify for weight loss surgery if they have a BMI of 40 or higher or a BMI of 35 with a weight-related medical condition like sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes, or hypertension. The BMI requirements differ depending on the bariatric surgery, and we will make sure you meet them before moving forward with surgery.
Tracy Larson
2023
The OCC experience was amazing. The doctors, nurses, and staff took such good care of me while I was there. My recovery has been great. The OCC will give you all the help and encouragement you need along your journey. I would highly recommend the OCC.
View On GoogleDanielle Macedo
2023
Highly recommend OCC very professional from the very beginning to the end. Very clean state of the art facility. I received BETTER care from OCC than in USA by far. Dr. Ortiz and his staff of Dr.s are very kind helpful and very knowledgeable. I would do this again without hesitations. Thank you OCC
View On GoogleWelcome to the Obesity Control Center in Tijuana, Mexico. Our skilled bariatric surgeons have provided patients with advanced and affordable weight loss care since 2004. Our center holds certifications internationally and from the United States. Our doctors have performed over 26,000 successful surgical procedures to help patients achieve their weight loss goals for a healthier life.
Start your weight loss journey. Request a free consultation by filling out our online form or by calling (866) 376-7849.
Paseo de los Heroes 9111 #100
Zona Urbana Rio
Tijuana,
BC 22010
Open Today 8:00am - 5:00pm
Paseo de los Heroes 9111 #100
Zona Urbana Rio
Tijuana,
BC 22010
Open Today 8:00am - 5:00pm
