Gastric sleeve

It's a bariatric procedure that reduces the size of the stomach (to approximately 15-20% of its original size), removing a portion of it through laparoscopic surgery. This physically limits the amount of food that can be consumed, and also reduces production of a hormone (ghrelin) related to appetite.

Unlike gastric bypass, the sleeve doesn't reroute the intestinal tract — it only changes stomach size, which has different implications for how nutrients are absorbed long-term.

It's generally considered for people with an elevated body mass index (BMI), especially when there are associated conditions like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or sleep apnea, and when other weight-loss methods haven't been enough. The final decision depends on a complete medical and nutritional evaluation — it's not a procedure decided on aesthetic preference alone.

Before surgery, an assessment is done with the bariatric surgeon, along with lab work and a nutritional evaluation — this step isn't optional, it's part of confirming the procedure is safe for your specific case.

The surgery itself is performed laparoscopically (small incisions), usually takes between 1 and 2 hours, and requires 1 to 2 nights of hospitalization for observation before discharge.

Initial physical recovery (resuming light activities) usually takes between 1 and 2 weeks. But the most important part of "recovery" isn't physical, it's habit-based: the first few months require a progressive diet (liquids, then purees, then soft solids) and permanent adjustments to how and how much you eat.

Ongoing nutritional follow-up — not just in the first few weeks, but for months — is what most influences the procedure's long-term success. Surgery without that nutritional support significantly reduces its chances of sustained success.

A bariatric procedure doesn't end on surgery day — it barely begins there. That's why our support includes nutritional guidance during the first weeks of recovery, not just transfers and travel logistics. Coordinating your bariatric surgery in Cancún means having a certified medical network, an accredited hospital, and a coordinator who provides real follow-up to your process — not just on the day of the operation.