Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) in Mexico
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty is a cutting-edge, non-surgical weight loss procedure designed for patients who want real results—without incisions, scars, or long recovery times. ESG uses a flexible suturing device inserted through the mouth to reshape and reduce stomach volume, helping you feel full faster and eat less.
If you’ve struggled to lose weight through diet and exercise alone, ESG may help you lose 15–20% of your total body weight—while also improving conditions like Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and joint pain.
At Hospital Azar, our expert team offers ESG with U.S.-standard care at a fraction of the cost.
How ESG Works: Non-Surgical & Minimally Invasive
ESG is performed under general anesthesia using an endoscope equipped with a light, camera, and suturing tool. This incision-free method avoids traditional surgery while still delivering powerful results:
- A flexible probe is inserted through the mouth into the stomach.
- Approximately 12 full-thickness sutures are placed along the greater curvature.
- The stomach is folded and stitched into a banana-shaped structure.
- Food intake is restricted, and satiety is enhanced—without removing any part of the stomach.
This outpatient procedure typically takes 30–45 minutes and does not require overnight hospitalization.
Key Benefits of ESG
What’s Included in Our All-Inclusive ESG Package
ESG can cost over $10,000 in the U.S. or Canada without insurance. At Hospital Azar, we provide affordable, high-quality ESG in Mexico—with everything you need from arrival to departure included:
- Private Ground Transportation
- Accredited Hospital with ICU
- Board-Certified Surgeons
- 24/7 Hospital Staff
- 4.5 Star Hotel (Optional)
- Complication Coverage
- Hospital Stay & Fees
- Nutrition Program
- State-of-the-Art Facilities
- Online Support Group
- U.S. Surgeon Liaison
- No Hidden Fees
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)
All-Inclusive Package Starting At-
1 Night Pre-Op Hotel Stay
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Hospital Stay (2 Nights)
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Back to Work: 1 - 2 Weeks
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Procedure Duration: 1 -2 Hours
Travel Itinerary for ESG Package
Day 1 - Arrival
Arrive one day prior to surgery by 12pm PST. Transport included. Pre-op tests and stay at Hotel.
Day 2 - Surgery
Transportation to MBC Hospital. Stay for 2 nights in our Hospital w/ ICU under 24/7 care.
Day 3/4 - Recover
Recover in Hospital. 2-3 Leak Tests. Spend day/night at Hospital Azar under 24/7 care.
Day 4 - Departure
The driver takes you across the border to San Diego airport. Plan departure flight after 2:00 pm.
Frequently Asked Questions
- No scars or incisions
- Quick recovery (2–5 days)
- Outpatient procedure
- Fewer risks than traditional bariatric surgery
- Potentially reversible
- Significant weight loss and improvement in comorbidities
ESG is ideal for individuals with a BMI of 29+ who want a less invasive, reversible option. It’s perfect for those not ready for surgery or who want to avoid permanent anatomical changes. Candidates must be committed to long-term lifestyle changes for best results.
- Patients lose an average of 5–15% of total body weight
- Up to 30% of excess weight over 18–24 months
- Results vary based on commitment to lifestyle changes
Complete the Consent Form: The link will be sent in your booking confirmation email.
Upload a Copy of your Passport/Identification: To ensure crossing the border is smooth, we verify your identification which you can attach to the consent form.
Send Us Your Flight Itinerary: Make sure to have your arrival time before 12:00 PM (noon) and departure time after 2:00 PM.
Proof of Final Payment or pay online (21 days prior)
Patients Packing List – Our patients collectively came together to make this list to prepare for Weight Loss Surgery in Tijuana, Mexico. Don’t forget your required travel documents including your passport.
Whether is gastric sleeve surgery, gastric bypass surgery, mini bypass, or gastric balloon – here is the packing list to bring to Mexico for bariatric surgery! Don’t pack too much, remember you are not traveling for a fashion show. You are traveling for weight loss surgery.
- Just a small suitcase and a carry-on!
- Don’t waste luggage space with your own pillow, you probably will never use it. Although bringing a pillowcase is helpful.
- Bring a neck pillow.
- Bring some spending cash, preferably smaller bills. Although tipping is up to you, having extra money for your travels may be worthwhile.
- Bring slippers that easily slip on when you get out of the hospital bed.
- Bring extra washcloths.
- Loose, stretchy clothes. You don’t just magically become skinny immediately after surgery. Easily accessible clothing is a must.
- Pack headphones with your own music for extra comfort.
- Bring extra underwear.
- Bring a Gas-X strip with you. If not MBC has a limited number of Gas-X strips for sale – ask the staff!
- Bring a warm jacket or a sweater for the plane ride, just in case you’re cold in the hospital.
- Sleep masks and earplugs.
- Heating pad.