
At Obesity Control Center, experience the Improved Gastric Sleeve® — safer, more effective, and up to 70% less than U.S. prices. Join over 25,000 successful patients.
The gastric sleeve permanently reduces stomach capacity, limits portion sizes, and helps regulate appetite hormones — leading to significant, sustainable weight loss. OCC has refined the procedure over 20+ years with proprietary safety enhancements.
Removing ~75–80% of the stomach significantly reduces ghrelin, the hormone that drives hunger.
OCC's Double Buttress Over-Sewing Technique creates a leak-proof seal and reduces acid reflux risk.
Patients typically lose 60–80% of excess weight with comprehensive long-term support.
All-inclusive concierge service with airport transfers, border guidance, and luxury accommodations.

Dr. Ariel Ortiz and the OCC team developed the Improved Gastric Sleeve® to address the most common complications of traditional sleeves. The result: faster recovery, reduced reflux, and one of the lowest complication rates documented in bariatric medicine.
Transparent, all-inclusive pricing. No hidden fees, no surprise charges — just world-class bariatric care at a fraction of U.S. cost.
| What's included | U.S. Average | OCC Tijuana |
|---|---|---|
| Surgeon & anesthesia | $8,000 – $12,000 | Included |
| Hospital & ICU | $6,000 – $10,000 | Included |
| Pre-op labs & EKG | $1,500 – $2,500 | Included |
| Airport transfers & lodging | Not included | Included |
| 5-year post-op support | Rarely included | Included |


International Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery recognition.
IGS Improved Gastric Sleeve®, Double Buttress, and robotic-assisted capabilities.
Led by Dr. Ariel Ortiz with Dr. Arturo Martínez and Dr. Juan Roberto González.
Lifetime access to our patient community and online support programs.
On-site ICU, 24/7 monitoring, and complication rates well below industry averages.
Nutrition, psychology, and clinical follow-up included for half a decade.
Personalized assessment, medical history review, and clear quote — no obligation.
Airport pickup, border guidance, luxury lodging, and your procedure with the OCC team.
On-site ICU monitoring, dietary guidance, and same-day return transport when ready.
Five years of clinical follow-up plus lifetime access to the #OCCFamily community.
Patient outcomes vary. The stories below reflect individual experiences shared with consent and are not guarantees of specific results.
"OCC gave me my life back. The team treated me like family from the first call to my five-year follow-up."
"I haven't needed insulin in over a year. The Improved Gastric Sleeve® changed everything for me."
"I went from struggling to walk a block to finishing my first half-marathon. The energy is unreal."
"Recovery was faster than I expected. The OCC concierge team handled every detail of my travel."
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