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Find the right procedure for your body, your goals, your life.

Pompeii performs all four major bariatric procedures — sleeve, bypass, revision, and hiatal hernia repair — under one roof. The right one depends on your medical history, your BMI, and your goals. Here's how they compare.

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Gastric sleeve surgery

Most popular · 80% of patients

Gastric Sleeve

from $4,900

Remove ~80% of the stomach to create a smaller "sleeve" — the simplest, most-performed bariatric procedure worldwide.

60–70% excess weight loss
~60% diabetes remission
~60 min laparoscopic

Gastric bypass surgery

Best for diabetes & GERD

Gastric Bypass

from $5,800

Small stomach pouch + intestinal re-routing. The most powerful tool for type-2 diabetes remission and severe acid reflux.

70–80% excess weight loss
~80% diabetes remission
~90 min laparoscopic

Bariatric revision surgery

Second chance

Revision Surgery

from $5,800

A second chance after a sleeve, bypass, or lap-band that didn't deliver. Sleeve→bypass, re-sleeve, band removal, pouch reset.

4 paths for different cases
Records review required
5–7 days in Tijuana

Often free as bundled

Hiatal Hernia Repair

$500 or FREE bundled

Pulls the upper stomach back below the diaphragm. ~30 min add-on, often eliminates severe reflux. Strongly recommended for sleeve patients with GERD.

~40% of bariatric patients need it
$0 when bundled with bariatric
30–60 min laparoscopic

Side-by-side

The full comparison.

All four procedures at a glance — pricing, expected results, recovery, and what each is best for.

Sleeve

Bypass

Revision

Hiatal Hernia

Price (from)

$4,900

$5,800

$5,800

$500 / free

Excess weight loss

60–70%

70–80%

varies

—

Diabetes remission

~60%

~80%

improved

—

Severe GERD / reflux

can worsen

resolves

sleeve→bypass

resolves

Surgery time

~60 min

~90 min

~2 hrs

30–60 min

Days in Tijuana

4–5

4–5

5–7

2–3

Reversible

No

Technically yes

Depends

N/A

Best candidate

First-time, BMI 35+

Diabetes · severe GERD

Failed prior surgery

Reflux + bariatric

Still not sure? Take the 2-minute quiz → or apply and your coordinator will walk you through the decision with your surgeon's input. The right procedure for you is the one that fits — never the most expensive.

Quick decision helper

3 questions, honest recommendation.

Not a substitute for medical advice — but a good starting point. Answer these three questions and we'll point you to the most likely fit.

1

Have you had a prior bariatric surgery?

If yes — sleeve, bypass, lap-band, balloon, or any other — your path is almost certainly a revision. Records review is the first step.

If yes: Revision Surgery →

2

Do you have type-2 diabetes or severe GERD?

The bypass has dramatically stronger results for type-2 diabetes (~80% remission) and severe reflux. If either applies, the bypass deserves serious consideration over the sleeve.

If yes: Gastric Bypass →

3

First bariatric surgery, no severe GERD or diabetes?

The sleeve is the most-performed procedure worldwide for good reason: simpler surgery, excellent results, lower price. It's the right starting point for most first-time patients.

If yes: Gastric Sleeve →

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Big-picture questions

What patients ask before they choose.

Real questions. Honest answers.

Which procedure is the most popular?

The gastric sleeve is by far the most common — roughly 80% of our bariatric patients choose it. It's the right tool for most first-time patients: lower price, simpler surgery, excellent results, and shorter recovery than the bypass. The bypass is the right tool when type-2 diabetes or severe GERD make it medically preferable.

Will you recommend the most expensive procedure?

No. Our coordinators are compensated for outcomes, not procedure type. The single biggest reason we choose the sleeve over the bypass is that the sleeve is the right fit for most patients — even though it's the lower-priced option. We tell you what matches your medical picture, not what maximizes our revenue.

Can I change procedures after I apply?

Yes — anytime up to your surgery date. After your initial consultation, your coordinator and surgical team may also recommend a different procedure than the one you applied for, based on your medical history and imaging. You're never locked in until you make the final decision together.

What if I'm a candidate for more than one?

Common — and a good problem to have. Many patients qualify for both sleeve and bypass. The decision usually comes down to: (1) how much weight you want to lose, (2) whether you have diabetes or severe GERD, (3) your comfort with permanent intestinal re-routing, and (4) your willingness to take lifelong vitamins more rigorously. We help you weigh all four.

Are there procedures you don't do?

We don't perform lap-band placements (the band is largely retired in modern bariatrics; we only do removals). We don't perform the duodenal switch (specialized procedure with higher risk; few centers worldwide do it well). We focus on the procedures with the strongest long-term data and the safest profile.

Is bariatric surgery safe in Mexico?

When performed at the right facility by experienced, board-certified surgeons — yes. Pompeii's complication rates are comparable to or better than U.S. averages. Our surgical team has performed thousands of bariatric procedures; our Tijuana surgical center meets international standards, with 24/7 nursing, modern laparoscopic equipment, and the same medications used in American hospitals. Every procedure is also backed by included complication insurance.

The first step

Apply once. Get the right recommendation.

No need to know which procedure is right yet. Apply, and a real coordinator will help you decide alongside your surgical team. The right procedure is the one that fits you.

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