🇲🇽 Monterrey, Mexico · Bariatric surgery
Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y) in Monterrey
Weight-loss surgery that creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes the small intestine, both restricting intake and reducing calorie absorption.
Looking at the bigger picture? See the full Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y) in Mexico guide.
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A gastric bypass creates a small stomach pouch and connects it directly to a lower section of the small intestine, bypassing most of the stomach and the upper bowel. It works by both restricting how much you can eat and reducing how many calories and nutrients are absorbed, and it is particularly effective for severe obesity and type 2 diabetes.
It is more complex than a sleeve, with a higher chance of nutritional deficiencies because of the malabsorptive element, demanding rigorous lifelong supplementation and monitoring. As with all bariatric surgery, surgeon certification, an accredited hospital, and a genuine long-term follow-up pathway are the decisive safety factors — especially when treated away from home.
Clinics in Monterrey
2 tracked providers offering gastric bypass (roux-en-y).
Bariatric Health Monterrey
Monterrey
A Monterrey bariatric surgery clinic offering gastric sleeve, gastric bypass and gastric balloon procedures to international weight-loss patients. Surgery is led by Dr. Ricardo Xavier Cuellar Tamez, a laparoscopic obesity surgery specialist.
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons
from $6,400–$7,500
The Shape You Want (Monterrey Gastro & Bariatric Group)
Monterrey
A Monterrey bariatric program operating as part of the Monterrey Gastro & Bariatric Group, led by Dr. Francisco J. Barrera Rodriguez. The team offers all-inclusive gastric sleeve and bypass packages for international patients with a bilingual surgical team.
- Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) certified
- IFSO member
Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y) prices in Monterrey
| Provider | Published price (USD) | Typically includes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bariatric Health Monterrey | $6,400–$7,500 | surgery | Corroborated |
Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y) in Monterrey: frequently asked questions
Where can I get gastric bypass (roux-en-y) in Monterrey?
We track 2 providers offering gastric bypass (roux-en-y) in Monterrey: Bariatric Health Monterrey, The Shape You Want (Monterrey Gastro & Bariatric Group).
Is gastric bypass surgery in Mexico safe?
Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y) carries the same core medical risks wherever it's performed — the variable that matters most is the provider, not the country. Verify the hospital's CSG accreditation (and JCI where claimed), and confirm the surgeon's board certification with the relevant Mexican consejo — for bariatrics, CMCBEOM; for plastics, CMCPER. Verify the surgeon on the national medical register, confirm accreditation in the issuer's public registry (we link it on every clinic profile), and get the complication and revision policy in writing. We flag what each clinic does and doesn't disclose.
How much weight will I lose with roux in Y?
Across 11 published quotes we track, gastric bypass (roux-en-y) in Mexico runs $5,000–$16,920, with a typical range of $6,299 — roughly 73% below an indicative US private price of about $23,000. Always confirm what a quote includes — the headline figure rarely covers everything.
Which country has the cheapest gastric bypass surgery?
We don't crown a single "best" or "cheapest" country — quality lives at the clinic level, not the border. For gastric bypass (roux-en-y), Mexico is a major destination with tracked prices of $6,299; compare it head-to-head with other destinations on our comparison pages and rank individual clinics by the MedTraveling Transparency Index rather than trusting a national reputation.