Obesity Treatment in OBESITY FREE-DR. GABRIEL ROSALES GENERAL AND BARIATRIC SURGERY

Obesity care at Obesity Free — Dr. Gabriel Rosales General and Bariatric Surgery in Piedras Negras, Mexico, includes surgical and non-surgical options. Laparoscopic sleeve surgery may be around $5,200–$5,900, while Allurion balloon treatment may be around $5,400. Dr. Gabriel Rosales has over 15 years of experience and 8,000+ bariatric procedures; he is certified by the Mexican Council of General Surgery and CMCOEM.

Assessment before treatment

Patients can request a free phone consultation with Dr. Rosales and an assessment of BMI and surgical candidacy. The clinic lists BMI of 35 or higher, or 30 or higher with related health conditions, as assessment criteria.

• Preoperative tests: Blood tests, a chest X-ray, and an ECG are included in surgical packages.
• Specialist reviews: Cardiologist, pulmonologist, endocrinologist, and internal medicine consultations are arranged when needed.
• Psychological and nutrition assessments: These are included in gastric sleeve packages.

A preoperative diet may be advised to shrink the liver. The clinic provides each patient with a preoperative guide.

Weight-loss procedures

• Laparoscopic gastric sleeve: The surgeon removes about 70% of the stomach, leaving a narrow tube. An FDA-approved Endo GIA stapling device is used, with cuts reinforced by sutures. Surgery takes about 60 minutes, followed by 1–2 nights in hospital. Hiatal hernia repair is performed at no extra charge if one is found during surgery.
• Allurion Intragastric Balloon: The patient swallows a capsule that is filled in the stomach. Placement takes about 15 minutes, without surgery, endoscopy, or anesthesia. The balloon passes naturally, alongside a 16-week program with lifestyle and dietary coaching.
• Bariclip: This reversible clip procedure aims for sleeve-like results without cutting or removing stomach tissue.
• Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band: A medical-grade band is placed around the upper stomach. It is an option for patients whose BMI is not too high and does not reroute the intestines.
• Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: This restrictive and malabsorptive surgery is also listed among the clinic’s available procedures.

Hospital care and follow-up

After sleeve surgery, patients are usually discharged within 24–48 hours and may return to normal activity in about a week. Nurses monitor vital signs and incisions around the clock; Dr. Rosales visits at least three times daily. Patients from abroad are observed for at least 48 hours before hotel transfer.

The hospital has an ICU, MRI, CT, helical CT, and Doppler ultrasound. Free remote follow-up is available after surgery. Patients can request a consultation through Bookimed to discuss these options.