Gastric sleeve from $4,900, gastric bypass from $5,800, revision from $5,800, hiatal hernia $500 standalone or free when bundled with bariatric surgery. All-inclusive — no hidden fees.

Genuinely. Surgery, surgeon, anesthesia, 2–3 hospital nights, 1 hotel night, all medications, ground transport, nutritionist, complication insurance, lifetime aftercare. Not included: airfare, vitamins, protein shakes, optional upgrades — all listed transparently on our pricing page.

Sleeve is the more common choice (~80% of patients) — simpler surgery, lower price, excellent results. Bypass is preferred when you have type-2 diabetes or severe GERD (~80% diabetes remission, resolves reflux).

Standard criteria: BMI 35+ alone, or BMI 30+ with diabetes, GERD, sleep apnea, hypertension, or significant joint pain. Age 18–70. Cleared for general anesthesia.

Often, yes. We perform sleeve→bypass conversions, re-sleeves, lap-band removals, and pouch resets. Records review (operative report + recent imaging) is required first.

Fly into San Diego (SAN). Our driver picks you up at baggage claim, drives across the San Ysidro border (~30 min total). You're at the hospital within 90 minutes of landing.

4–5 days for sleeve or bypass: arrival hotel night, 2–3 hospital nights, 1 final hotel night before flying home. Revision adds 1–2 days. Hiatal hernia standalone is 2–3 days.

Yes — every airport pickup, border crossing, hotel/hospital transfer, and the return airport drop-off. Pompeii's own fleet, bilingual drivers, dispatch line at 1 (858) 439-7931.

Yes. Passport book or passport card both work. No visa needed for tourist stays under 180 days. The Forma Migratoria Múltiple (FMM) tourist permit is processed at the border with our driver — included.

Office work: 7–10 days. Light cardio: week 3. Strength training: week 6. Most patients feel "normal" by month 3.

5 stages over ~5 weeks: clear liquids → full liquids → puree → soft → regular textures. Each stage exists for a reason — moving too fast risks pouch stretching, leaks, severe nausea.

Sleeve: 60–70% of excess weight in 12–18 months. Bypass: 70–80% in 12–18 months. Average year-1 loss: 100–150 lbs depending on starting weight. Long-term maintenance depends on nutrition habits.

Almost never for Mexico surgery. However, our all-inclusive Mexico price is often less than a U.S. deductible alone. HSA/FSA accounts can sometimes be used — confirm with your plan administrator.

Complication insurance is included in every package. While you're under our care in Mexico, everything is covered — additional surgeries, extra hospital nights, nursing, medications, extended hotel stays, and flight rebooking. We pay providers directly, no claim forms. Honest note: U.S.-based ER visits and surgeries after you fly home are not covered — that's where U.S. health insurance and travel insurance fill the gap. If you're able to return to us in Mexico, post-op care is covered. Full coverage details →

Recommended. ~$50–$120 covers flight cancellations, lost luggage, family emergencies. Different from complication insurance.

For life. Daily coordinator check-ins week 1, telehealth at week 2, nutritionist consult month 1, progress checks at months 3/6/12, then annual reviews. Plus access to our 70k+ private patient community. See community →

Yes, lifelong. Bariatric multivitamin, calcium citrate, B12, vitamin D — daily, forever. Skipping leads to serious deficiencies (anemia, osteoporosis, neuropathy) over time. ~$40–70/month from any reputable bariatric brand.

Some regain (5–15%) is common years 3–5. Larger regain usually means habits drifted — re-engage with the community, your nutritionist, and the basics (protein first, no liquids with meals, log meals). Significant regain may warrant revision evaluation. We don't disappear when the scale moves.