Improves
comorbidities
Gastric bypass surgery has proven to be effective in improving, and in many cases resolving, obesity-related comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, osteoarthritis, obstructive sleep apnea, and more.
It is reversible
Gastric bypass surgery can be reversed if the patient experiences long-term complications. However, like any surgical procedure, a reversal also carries certain risks.
Enhance
quality of life
Patients often report improvements in mobility, energy levels, and emotional well-being, allowing them to enjoy a more active and fulfilling life.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
We adhere to strict medical protocols and international quality standards. Our commitment is to ensure your safety and well-being at all times.
Extensive experience
and quality care
Tijuana is home to renowned bariatric surgeons with extensive experience who provide top-quality care.
Cost-effectiveness
Choosing Tijuana for gastric bypass surgery is an affordable option that doesn’t compromise on quality. Medical services in Tijuana meet international standards, ensuring excellent care at a fraction of the cost.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
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.
Who is a candidate for Mini Gastric Bypass?
Patients with a body mass index (BMI) over 40 can be eligible for a OAGB if they are interested in receiving a less invasive and affordable intervention in comparison with the Roux-en-Y. Patients with a BMI over 35 with multiple obesity-associated comorbidities or life threatening illnesses such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol or sleep apnea may also be eligible for this procedure.
This procedure is a great alternative for patients who do not have insurance coverage or the economic means to afford more expensive procedures. The low cost of this type of surgery makes it more accessible for patients that might have a harder time deciding if they can make an investment on their health.
The characteristics of this surgery has made it a more accessible and viable choice in countries across Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe. According to the latest IFCO report, most of the OAGB interventions are done in those continents, and its practice in North America is almost non-existent. An important reason for this is the fact that no American insurance covers a OAGB. Patients visiting from United States should consider that coverage is limited to non-existent for this type or procedure. Acceptance for this procedure in the United States has been delayed, because there has been much controversy about the prevalence and effects of possible bile reflux as a long-term outcome of the surgery. However, surgeons have reported an incidence of symptomatic reflux following OAGB at less than 0.5% [3].
The low price of this intervention by no means translates to lesser quality nor lower benefits. It has been proven that the OAGB accomplishes the same, if not more outstanding results than the Roux-en-Y. It also leads to less recovery time and less complications.
What Should I Expect to Happen During the Procedure?
Treatment begins with initial consultation and evaluation with Dr. Pompa. Through this first consultation, Dr. Pompa and our medical team will assess if a OAGB is the right choice for you. You will meet with our bariatric nutritionist who will prescribe a special pre-op diet that will allow your body to be ready for surgery. Our psychologist will provide consultation to make sure you are prepared and fully aware of the changes that will follow in your journey to a new healthier life. You will also be given very specific pre-surgical instructions that will help you prepare for the big day.
Our expert team will always be available to assist you with any questions and concerns during your process.
Mini gastric bypass surgery is performed through advanced laparoscopic techniques, using the latest technology to ensure a safe and effective treatment. During the procedure, Dr. Pompa will make four to five small incisions in your abdomen and insert a tiny camera to guide her in rerouting your digestive tract with laparoscopic tools.
The small size of the incisions facilitates a faster recovery. This procedure involves dividing your stomach into two sections: a small, narrow upper tube that is then connected to the lower part of the small intestine (jejunum), about six feet from the starting point. By reducing the size of the stomach and bypassing the upper portion of the small intestines (duodenum), you restrict the amount of food patients can eat and reduce the absorption of calories, sugar and fats; helping them feel fuller and lose weight faster.
While OAGB can help you achieve your weight loss goals quickly, maintaining healthy lifestyle habits through diet and routine exercise can help you experience long-term benefits.
While mini gastric bypass surgery can help you achieve your weight loss goals quickly, maintaining healthy lifestyle habits through diet and routine exercise can help you experience long-term benefits.
Recovering from Surgery
Once the procedure is completed, you will be taken to a comfortable recovery room where our team will carefully monitor you to ensure you are responding well to surgery. To help prevent blood clots and other complications, your doctor will ask you to stand and walk within a few hours after your procedure and you will be wearing compression socks. Most patients are cleared to go home after two days. It is common to experience some soreness, swelling, and fatigue after the procedure, but following your post-op instructions and taking prescribed pain medications can help manage any discomfort.
For the first two weeks after surgery, you will be required to follow a strict liquid-only diet that will evolve in phases: from clear liquids to complete liquids, protein shakes, water, soup, and pureed foods. Depending on your ability to heal, you can typically return to solid foods six weeks after surgery. However, Dr. Pompa will recommend that you work with a LIMARP nutritionist to ensure that you are consuming a healthy balance of protein, fruits and vegetables. Your stomach and digestive tract will now be unable to handle unhealthy foods so you must concentrate on consuming nutritionally dense foods to achieve long lasting results.
You can expect to return to work and normal activities two weeks after surgery, being careful not to lift anything over 10 pounds until cleared by the doctor. As your body adjusts, you may experience fatigue, nausea, and diarrhea. Over time, these side effects will subside and you will notice increased energy as you lose weight.
Are There Any Risks Involved?
Although there are fewer risks with mini gastric bypass surgery compared to traditional Roux-en-Y surgery, there is always a chance for complications when surgery and anesthesia are involved. These risks include:
Infection and leakage where the stomach has been dissected and stapled
“Dumping Syndrome” (when food high in sugar travels too quickly from the stomach to the intestines, causing excessive insulin
Stomach ulcers
Hernias at the incision sites
Nutrient, vitamin, and mineral deficiencies if patient does not supplement correctly.
Bile reflux gastritis due to not diverting the bile and digestive enzymes.
Pulmonary embolisms
Having your procedure performed by Dr. Pompa and the skilled team at our state-of-the-art surgical facility can significantly reduce your risk of complications.
What are the benefits of Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery?
Since opening our doors in 2002, we have performed thousands of weight loss procedures. During your surgery, Dr. Pompa will use advanced technology to ensure safety and success.
Choosing to undergo mini gastric bypass surgery to achieve your weight loss goals provides many benefits, including:
A shorter surgical procedure and faster recovery
Reduced risk of complications
A cost-effective procedure
Dramatic weight loss
Improved overall health and better quality of life
Reduced effects of severe health concerns associated with obesity, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, infertility, sleep apnea and joint pain
Enhanced self-confidence
The ability to engage in a greater variety of physical activities
While OAGB can help you achieve your weight loss goals quickly, maintaining healthy lifestyle habits through diet and routine exercise can help you experience long-term benefits.
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
