Bariatric revision surgery in Tijuana, Mexico
Bariatric revision surgery in Tijuana, Mexico, with weight-loss surgeon Dr. Edgar Serrano changes or converts an earlier weight-loss surgery. Your plan, stay and price are set after your surgeon reviews your case. Cross Border Medical Connection Inc. coordinates your trip, from pickup in San Diego onward. You meet your surgeon for a consultation as you shape your plan.
Personalized quote once your surgeon reviews your case
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What does revision surgery cost?
Revision surgery has no set price. You'll get a personalized quote after your surgeon reviews your case, because every earlier surgery and every revision plan is different. Your written plan lists what's included up front.
Personalized quote in USD, after your surgeon reviews your case
Prices by hospital
| Procedure | Rio Medica | New City Medical Plaza |
|---|---|---|
| Gastric sleeveTrip: 3 nights, 4 days · Hospital: 2 nights | Rio Medica $3,795 USD | New City Medical Plaza $4,595 USD |
| Dr. Serrano's One-Port Sleeve, a single-incision gastric sleeveTrip: 3 nights, 4 days · Hospital: 2 nights | Rio Medica $4,095 USD | New City Medical Plaza $4,895 USD |
| Gastric bypassTrip: 3 nights, 4 days · Hospital: 2 nights | Rio Medica $4,795 USD | New City Medical Plaza $5,595 USD |
| Mini gastric bypassTrip: 3 nights, 4 days · Hospital: 2 nights | Rio Medica $4,795 USD | New City Medical Plaza $5,595 USD |
| Duodenal switch / SADI-STrip: 3 nights, 4 days · Hospital: 2 nights | Rio Medica $5,895 USD | New City Medical Plaza $6,695 USD |
| Revision surgeryTrip: set after your surgeon reviews your case | Personalized quote | |
All prices in U.S. dollars (USD). Trip lengths follow Dr. Serrano's published plan. Your written quote confirms your total and your nights.
Prices as published by Dr. Serrano at dredgarserrano.com, as of October 23, 2026.
Every revision is different, so your surgeon reviews your records and tests before our coordinators prepare your quote. A driver from the transportation company we hire picks you up in San Diego and drops you right back. Your inclusions, including any hotel nights, are confirmed in your written quote.
Your revision quote includes:
A driver from the transportation company we hire picks you up in San Diego and drops you right back.
One team, from pickup through recovery.
For anything not on this list, your written quote confirms whether it's included.
Not included
Flights
Additional procedures
Your companion's meals and personal expenses
What can change your quote?
- The plan your surgeon sets after reviewing your records and tests.
- A longer stay, if your team advises it.
- The hospital you choose. Your quote shows the price for that hospital.
- Payment method. Your written plan shows your total for each method.
- Additional procedures, which aren't included.
Your written quote lists what's included and what isn't, before you travel.
Most U.S. insurances do not cover in Mexico, so unfortunately we're not allowed to take them. Check with your insurance first.
Pay by Zelle, cash, cashier's check, credit card, PayPal, PayPal Credit, or Apple Pay. There is a 4% transaction fee for credit card payments.
What is bariatric revision surgery?
Bariatric revision surgery changes or replaces an earlier weight-loss surgery. People consider it for weight regain, not losing enough weight or reflux. A revision is more complex than a first surgery, which is why your surgeon reviews your records, tests and goals first.
How does revision surgery work?
It depends on your first surgery. Dr. Edgar Serrano's revision page lists six pathways: sleeve to Roux-en-Y bypass, sleeve to SADI-S, band to sleeve, band to bypass, re-sleeve in selected cases after testing, and a pouch or outlet reset for selected bypass patients. Which option fits, if any, depends on testing. Sometimes no surgery is the right choice.
Who is revision surgery usually for?
Revision surgery is for people who've had weight-loss surgery and now have weight regain, too little weight loss or reflux. There's no single cutoff. Your surgeon reviews your records, your earlier operation and your health today, then decides whether a revision makes sense, and which kind.
What do studies say about revision?
After a sleeve, converting to gastric bypass is the most common revision. Your surgeon explains the trade-offs.
Common options after a sleeve
| Option | How it works | What studies say |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeve to gastric bypass | Small pouch joined lower in the small intestine | The most common revision after a sleeve |
Sources: Dr. Edgar Serrano's revision page; NIDDK.
How does revision compare with other options?
Each revision ends in one of the other procedures, so its trade-offs follow that target. Converting a sleeve to gastric bypass is the option most often discussed for reflux. SADI-S needs supplements for life, and duodenal switch needs long-term supplements as your surgeon directs, both with regular lab checks. Compare each procedure below, then ask your surgeon which path fits your case.
| Procedure | How it works | Reroutes intestine? | Reversible? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric sleeve | Removes most of the stomach; what's left is a narrow tube | No | No |
| Dr. Serrano's One-Port Sleeve | The same sleeve, through one small incision, usually at the navel | No | No |
| Gastric bypass | Small pouch joined lower in the small intestine; two connections | Yes | Difficult |
| Mini gastric bypass | Long, narrow pouch; one connection | Yes | Can be converted, or sometimes reversed, as a new operation |
| Duodenal switch | Sleeve plus an intestinal bypass; two connections | Yes | Ask your surgeon |
| SADI-S | Sleeve plus an intestinal bypass; one connection | Yes | Ask your surgeon |
| Revision | Changes or converts an earlier surgery | Depends on the plan | Depends on the plan |
Sources: NIDDK, ASMBS, a 2020 review (PMID 31982993).
How long is the stay and recovery?
How long you stay depends on the operation your surgeon plans. Your surgeon's team confirms your hospital stay, your travel home and when you can return to work. Plan on about four to six weeks before heavy lifting, and only once your surgeon clears you.
If you need a pre-op diet, your surgeon's team gives you a plan.
Your trip, in order:
- Pickup in San Diego and transportation to Tijuana
- Tests, then your surgery and hospital stay, as your surgeon plans
- A driver from the transportation company we hire picks you up in San Diego and drops you right back.
- Follow-up and nutrition guidance after you return home
Your diet moves in stages over several weeks, per your surgeon's plan, and you'll take vitamins and minerals as your surgeon's team prescribes.
What happens after you're home?
After surgery, Dr. Edgar Serrano's team gives you nutrition and recovery guidance. Weight-loss surgery needs regular follow-up, vitamins and lab checks, so before you travel, plan which doctor will see you at home, and bring copies of your surgery records to that first visit.
Sources: NIDDK: Types of bariatric surgery · ASMBS nutrition guideline, 2017
What should you do before you travel?
- Gather your earlier operative report, recent labs and any imaging or endoscopy results, and send them to our coordinators for your surgeon's review.
- Line up a doctor at home who will see you for follow-up.
- Ask your surgeon for your follow-up plan and records in writing.
- Follow any pre-op diet your surgeon's team gives you.
- Bring a valid passport or other document accepted for land re-entry, and check the current rules with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
- Fly into San Diego, and set your return date with your surgeon's team.
- Tell our coordinators if a companion is coming with you.
Where does surgery take place?
Dr. Edgar Serrano operates at two hospitals in Tijuana. Your quote names the hospital you choose, and prices differ by hospital.
Rio Medica
New City Medical Plaza
Dr. Edgar Serrano
Dr. Edgar Serrano holds board certification in general and bariatric surgery and is certified in aesthetic surgery.
Revision surgery FAQ
How much does revision surgery cost, and how can I pay?
Revision surgery is quoted after your surgeon reviews your case, so there's no set price. You can pay by Zelle, cash, or cashier's check. Your written plan shows your total for each option and lists what's included up front.
What records do I need for a revision review?
Gather your earlier operative report, recent lab work and any imaging or endoscopy results you have. Your surgeon may ask for more tests, such as an upper endoscopy or a contrast study, to see your current anatomy. Our coordinators help you send everything so your surgeon can review your case and build your plan.
Can a sleeve be converted to a gastric bypass?
Yes, it's the most common revision after a sleeve. A 2025 study of more than 33,000 revisions after a sleeve found most were conversions to gastric bypass. It's often discussed for reflux or weight regain. Your surgeon reviews your records and tests first, then explains whether it's the right path for you.
How long will I stay in Tijuana for a revision?
Your plan, stay and price are set after your surgeon reviews your case. A revision can differ a lot from one person to the next, so there's no standard schedule to quote. Once your plan is set, our coordinators lay out your trip in writing, from pickup in San Diego to your ride to the airport.
How much does lap-band removal cost?
Lap-band removal is priced by personalized quote once your surgeon reviews your case, like other revision surgery. Dr. Edgar Serrano's revision page lists band removal among the factors that can affect your written quote. Your written plan shows your total for each payment method.
How do I choose a revision surgeon?
Ask how often the surgeon does revisions like yours and which tests they need before deciding. Ask why they recommend one option over another, including no surgery. Ask how you'll get your records and what follow-up looks like at home. Your consultation with the surgeon is a good time to ask.
What does Cross Border Medical Connection Inc. do, and what do the surgeon and hospital do?
We're concierge patient coordinators. We coordinate your scheduling, transportation, hotel, and communication with Dr. Edgar Serrano and his team in Tijuana, Mexico. We coordinate your care. Your doctor and hospital provide it. Medical questions go to your surgeon, and it all starts when you request your plan.
About Cross Border Medical Connection Inc.
Cross Border Medical Connection Inc. is a team of concierge patient coordinators in San Diego and Tijuana. Dr. Edgar Serrano performs your revision surgery at Rio Medica or New City Medical Plaza in Tijuana, and our coordinators are with you from pickup to recovery.
Sources
- ASMBS: Endorsed procedures
- Cleveland Clinic: Gastric bypass revision
- NIDDK: Types of bariatric surgery
- Dr. Edgar Serrano's published prices
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