Gastric sleeve from $4,600, gastric bypass from $5,800, revision from $5,800, hiatal hernia $400 with bariatric surgery and $3,500 with stand alone procedure. 
All-inclusive — no hidden fees.

Genuinely. Surgery, surgeon, anesthesia, 3-4 hospital nights, all medications, ground transport, nutritionist, complication insurance, lifetime aftercare. Not included: airfare, vitamins, 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 severe GERD or gastrointestinal medical conditions. (Reduces or 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: 3-4 hospital nights before flying home. Revision adds 1–2 days. Hiatal hernia standalone is 2–3 days.

Yes — every airport pickup, border crossing, hospital transfer, and the return airport drop-off.

Pompeii's own fleet, bilingual drivers, dispatch line at 1 (858) 439-7931 or (858) 439-7979.

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.

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

Our nutrition team will follow up weekly during the first month and biweekly during the final phase of your post-op diet. Patients are also encouraged to complete annual check-ins with their primary care physician . The access to a supportive bariatric patient community throughout their journey will be available.

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.