Most Popular
Bariatric Surgery
Out of all the bariatric surgeries that are practiced around the world, roughly 59% account for this type of surgery, and almost all of them are done with laparoscopic techniques.
The most standardized
procedure
This is the bariatric procedure for which experts have the most data and the most register of outcomes and results in long-term follow-ups, it is also the most standardized procedure in the bariatric community.
Proveen safety
procedure
It has been largely documented that complications due to sleeve gastrectomy are very low and that it provides good control and great benefits over comorbidities associated with obesity.
Certifications and Quality
Safety is a top priority for medical tourism, as all certified facilities have high quality and safety standards, with many having the same care and state-of-the-art technology to go through the same procedures you’d get from having them back at home.
Multidisciplinary Approach
To achieve the best possible benefits before your surgery, you will be working with our nutritionist, and a bariatric psychologist to start with your lifestyle changes.
Unique Follow Up Program
LIMARP’s integrative bariatric program, can offer long-term results to patients with obesity who want to achieve a healthy weight, a healthier lifestyle, and a greater wellbeing.
Psychological
Support
Weight loss surgery can also change your life in ways you might not expect. Our psychologists help you navigate these
changes, stay emotionally strong, and embrace your new journey with confidence.
Custom
Fitness plans
Exercise is essential to achieve the expected results. Our fitness experts design personalized workout plans that match your weight loss goals and progress, while understanding the unique challenges of bariatric patients.
Personalized
Nutrition plan
Exercise is essential to achieve the expected results. Our fitness experts design personalized workout plans that match your weight loss goals and progress, while understanding the unique challenges of bariatric patients.
Karla Insunza
Every bariatric journey at our Tijuana, Mexico clinic is a story of courage, commitment, and transformation. Each of these testimonials is a reflection of our mission: to transform lives through compassionate, high-quality care. Our patients don’t just lose weight—they gain confidence, improve their health, and rediscover their potential.
Emilio Codorniz
I’ve been feeling great throughout this process; my self-esteem, my image, my vitality, and my energy have all changed because I’m no longer overweight. I’m not as tired anymore, and I no longer eat until I feel stuffed. On the contrary, I’ve learned how to eat properly.
Shantal Maldonado
I spent years trying to lose weight with diets and exercise without success, and it was incredibly frustrating. I reached the point where I said, "I need help." From the moment I had my first appointment with Dr. Pompa, she gave me so much confidence, and I left feeling fully determined to go through with the surgery.
Anahí Ortega
The way the staff at LIMARP works makes you feel like they already know you. It’s not like a typical clinic where you’re treated as just another patient. They make you feel truly welcome. They’re incredibly kind, caring, and supportive. It’s so nice to come to a place where you feel seen and heard.
Sandra Hernández
Before my surgery, I struggled with both hypertension and diabetes. I began noticing results even before the procedure, as the preoperative diet helped me lose some weight. After the surgery, the weight came off quickly, and my life transformed completely. I am no longer diabetic or hypertensive, I no longer need medication, and I no longer feel constantly tired. It has truly been a life-changing, 360-degree transformation.
Karla
Insunza
Emilio
Codorniz
Shantal
Maldonado
Anahí
Ortega
Sandra
Hernández
- Certified Master Surgeon: First woman in the world certified as a Master Surgeon in Bariatric Surgery.
- Over 15 years of Experience Over 15 years of experience transforming lives through advanced surgical techniques.
- Internationally Recognized Recognized globally for her contributions to bariatric medicine.
What is the Average Weight Loss with Gastric Balloons?
According to a recent study, average weight loss after six months has been of about 11 percent of the patients’ total body weight. After about one year, patients have been able to maintain about 70 percent of their initial weight loss.
How is a Gastric Balloon Different from Other Treatments?
A gastric balloon is a non-surgical alternative to many popular bariatric procedures, such as the gastric bypass or duodenal switch surgery. This alleviates the need for incisions or extensive recoveries. Because the balloon is eventually removed, the procedure is also reversible.
Are There Risks of having Gastric Ballon?
Placement of a gastric balloon is a relatively safe procedure with little risk. However, like all medical treatments, uncommon but potential complications can occur, they include:
Anesthesia: In rare cases, some patients may have an adverse reaction to the anesthesia used.
Over-inflation: If too much saline is used to fill the gastric balloon, it can result in abdominal discomfort, vomiting, nausea or swelling of the stomach. These symptoms may occur as early as one week after the procedure. Removal of the balloon is often necessary to address these complications.
Punctured esophagus: As with any endoscopic procedure, there is a minimal risk of the esophagus being punctured by the instrument. This complication is extremely rare.
Stomach blockage: In extremely rare cases, the balloon may rupture, deflate and cause a blockage in the digestive tube. The intragastric balloon is filled with a dye that will change the color of your urine if deflated. It is important to contact your doctor right away should this occur.
Stomach ulcer: To reduce the risk of a stomach ulcer, your doctor may prescribe an anti-ulcer medication, which is usually taken the entire time the balloon is in the stomach. This occurs because the balloon will naturally rub against the mucous of the stomach.
We will fully inform and educate you on each of the potential risks of the procedure and on how you can protect your health throughout the treatment.
What are the Benefits of the Gastric Balloon Procedure?
Compared to other surgical weight loss procedures, the gastric balloon procedure provides patients with many benefits,* including:
Nonsurgical treatment
Reversible treatment
No incisions or sutures
Minimal recovery
Fast and effective results
It is important to note that weight loss is limited compared to that of other procedures.
How is the life after Gastric Balloon Placement?
With the Gastric Balloon in place, you will feel full sooner after meals, thus eating less and losing weight in the process.
During this time, it is important to change your long-term eating habits. You will work closely with a LIMARP dietician and specialist trained in the weight loss system to maximize your results. Your new healthy habits will not only aid you in achieving your weight loss goals, but also help you maintain a healthy weight. Patients typically achieve the most weight loss in the first six to eight months.
Once you have successfully responded to your new and improved healthy lifestyle, the balloon will be deflated and removed in one of our surgical suites and under sedation, you will be following a special diet prior to removal to aid in locating the balloon. It is important that once the balloon is removed you continue your healthy eating habits and exercise plan.
What to Expect during Gastric Balloon Recovery?
Once the procedure is successfully performed and you have been cleared for release, a friend or family member will need to drive you home. Patients who are cleared for early release must spend the first 24 hours in the company of someone they trust. If you are a foreign patient, we will ask you to stay at our facilities for the night and return home the next day with a companion.
Due to the endoscopic nature of the procedure, it is normal for the throat to feel sore for a day or two, you may also experience nausea and a feeling of fullness in the abdomen. Most patients are able to return to work and their normal routines in approximately three days.
You will be placed on a 14-day transition diet to help you adjust to your new eating habits. During the first days you will only have clear liquids, the rest of the week, you will be on a liquid diet which may include items like denser soups, yogurt and natural fruit juices. On days 7 through 14, you will follow a pureed food diet. This will help you transition to solid foods again
How Is the Gastric Balloon Performed?
Before beginning the procedure, Dr. Pompa will perform a diagnostic endoscopy to ensure you are a good candidate. At LIMARP®, the gastric balloon is placed during a simple, nonsurgical procedure that takes less than 15 minutes and is done under mild sedation in one of our surgical rooms.
To start, your throat is numbed with a local anesthetic spray. This will help keep you comfortable during your treatment. Using a tiny endoscopic camera, the deflated gastric balloon is inserted into your stomach through your esophagus. Dr. Pompa will then use a small catheter or tube to fill the balloon with approximately 400 to 700 milliliters of sterile saline solution.
After the appropriate amount of fluid has been added, the catheter will be removed and the built-in seal will close the balloon.
Once placed and filled, the balloon will float inside the stomach, as it is too large to pass through the gastrointestinal tract.
Once your procedure is completed, you will be taken to a comfortable recovery room. You will spend one night at our hospital and our surgical team will monitor how you adapt to the balloon. In some cases, our local patients can go home in less than 24 hours, but this depends on various factors and can only be determined by our expert team.
Step 1. Contact
Here’s what you can expect when you take the first step.
Reach out to us through our contact form or give us a call. One of our team members will get back to you to answer all your questions. Feel free to ask us anything—our priority is to ensure you feel completely comfortable, informed, and confident in your decision to pursue bariatric surgery in Tijuana, Mexico.
Step 2. Consultation
Consultation and Evaluation for Weight Loss options
After contacting us, we’ll arrange an initial consultation with Dr. Liza María Pompa. If you are outside Tijuana, Mexico, this can be done online or over the phone. You’ll discuss your weight loss goals, medical history, and explore your bariatric treatment options. Dr. Pompa will guide you through every detail to determine if bariatric surgery is the best path for you.
Step 3. Schedule Your Trip
Your Travel to Tijuana, Mexico for Weight Loss Treatment
Once your bariatric surgery is approved, a member of our team will contact you to schedule your procedure at a time that works best for you. To make your experience as smooth as possible, we’ll also assist with travel, transportation, and accommodations in Tijuana, Mexico, ensuring every detail is taken care of.
Step 4. Pre-surgery instructions
Prepare for your Weight Loss Journey
Before you travel to Tijuana, Mexico for your bariatric procedure, we’ll provide you with a detailed list of instructions, including dietary guidelines and post-surgery care tips, so you are fully prepared.
Step 5. Surgery Day
Your Surgery Day
On the morning of your bariatric surgery, it’s important not to eat or drink anything unless your doctor has specifically instructed you to take medication. Our surgical team will answer any last-minute questions you may have. For patients traveling to Tijuana from outside Mexico, pre-surgical tests will be conducted to ensure everything is in order. After that, you’ll be taken to the surgical room, where general anesthesia will be administered. Once you're fully comfortable, Dr. Pompa will begin your procedure.
Step 6. Recovery
Prepare for your Lifestyle Changes
After your bariatric surgery, you’ll stay in one of our private recovery rooms, where our staff will monitor your progress and provide around-the-clock care. Most patients stay in Tijuana, Mexico, for 2-3 days to ensure a smooth recovery process before heading home.
Step 7. Long-term Follow Up
We offer a comprehensive long-term support program with our nutritionists and psychologists
In addition to in-clinic follow-up appointments, LIMARP offers a comprehensive long-term support program. This includes ongoing virtual consultations for patients outside Tijuana, Mexico, regular progress check-ins, and support from our nutritionists and psychologists to help you maintain your results and achieve lasting change.
Contact
Consultation
Your Trip
Pre-surgery
Surgery
Recovery
Follow Up
