Why Lap band Surgery?
Of all weight loss surgery options, the lap band surgery is the least invasive, has the least complications and it is also the most economical. It has proven to be the safest alternative in weight loss surgery for more than 400,000 patients worldwide. The lap band procedure involves no cutting or stapling of your stomach and it is 100% reversible. [more]

Why Dr. Gonzalez?
Dr. Francisco Gonzalez began performing weight loss surgery in 1991 and is one of only a few surgeons who started performing the lap band surgery in Mexico since 1997. He has performed with a high degree of success more than 3,000 weight loss surgical procedures, ranging from lap band surgery to gastric bypass as well as gastric sleeve. He also performs lap band surgery over gastric bypass. [more]

Why Mexico, specifically Tijuana?
Lap Band surgery began in Mexico since the early 1990´s, in the United States it was not approved by the FDA until mid 2001. Tijuana is only 10 minutes from San Diego, California. So it is the easiest and most hassle-free major Mexican city to travel to from the U.S. You can book an inexpensive flight from any major city in the U.S. to San Diego and our driver will take you to and from San Diego International Airport, so all you have to worry about is your recovery and not the hassle of international air travel. Some Mexican cities are two to three hours from the nearest airport; Tijuana is only 15 minutes away. Crossing the border is done swiftly thanks to the special lane for foreign surgical patients.

You can also take advantage of the strong dollar to peso exchange rate and even do a little shopping at any of the Duty Free stores in the city. [more]