Lose 60–70% of excess weight with a proven, minimally invasive procedure — at a fraction of the US cost, with a 5-star recovery package included.
The gastric sleeve (also called sleeve gastrectomy) is a minimally invasive bariatric procedure that permanently removes approximately 75–80% of the stomach. What remains is a narrow, tube-shaped "sleeve" roughly the size of a banana.
Because the portion of the stomach that produces ghrelin — the hunger hormone — is removed, most patients notice a dramatic reduction in appetite almost immediately after surgery. This makes long-term lifestyle changes feel far more achievable.
The procedure is performed laparoscopically through 3–5 small incisions, resulting in minimal scarring, less pain than open surgery, and a significantly faster recovery. No foreign devices are implanted and the digestive tract is not rerouted.
At BajaMedLife, your gastric sleeve is performed by Dr. Elias Garcia and Dr. Antonio Garcia at MAC Hospitales in Mexicali — one of the most experienced bariatric teams in Baja California, steps from the US border.
The procedure takes approximately 45–90 minutes and is performed entirely laparoscopically under general anesthesia.
A board-certified anesthesiologist puts you fully under. Your vitals are monitored continuously throughout the procedure.
3–5 small incisions (5–12mm) are made in the abdomen. A high-definition camera and thin instruments are inserted, allowing the surgeon to see and operate inside the abdomen with precision.
Approximately 75–80% of the stomach is carefully removed along the greater curvature, including the fundus — the section that produces the hunger hormone ghrelin.
The remaining stomach sleeve is sealed with surgical staples. The surgeon performs a leak test by introducing a dye or air to verify the integrity of the staple line before closure.
The small incisions are closed with sutures or surgical glue. You are moved to a private recovery room at MAC Hospitales for monitoring. Most patients go home — or to their recovery hotel — after 1–2 nights.
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Modern, fully equipped hospital steps from the US border. Private room, ICU-level monitoring, and board-certified nursing staff.
Dr. Elias Garcia (25+ years) and Dr. Antonio Garcia (5+ years) — two of the most experienced bariatric surgeons in Baja California.
Hotel Lucerna or Araiza in Mexicali — full service, private room, and a comfortable setting to recover before you head home.
Airport pickup, hospital transfers, hotel shuttle, and border crossing coordination. You never navigate alone.
Sergio coordinates everything from your first call to your return home. One person. One WhatsApp. Total peace of mind.
All required bloodwork and pre-operative testing is arranged through MAC Hospitales. No need to coordinate on your own.
You will know your surgeons by name before you ever set foot in Mexico.
With over 25 years of experience in bariatric and laparoscopic surgery, Dr. Elias Garcia is one of the most respected surgeons in Baja California. He has performed thousands of gastric sleeve procedures and is known for his precision, patient communication, and exceptional safety record at MAC Hospitales.
View Full Profile →Dr. Antonio Garcia brings the latest minimally invasive bariatric techniques to every procedure. With 5+ years of focused bariatric practice and training in advanced laparoscopic methods, he works alongside Dr. Elias Garcia to deliver consistent, outstanding outcomes for international patients.
View Full Profile →This procedure can be performed using the Medtronic Signia™ powered stapler — the same technology used in 6,000+ US operating rooms daily. Up to 84% fewer malformed staples vs manual staplers.
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