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Patient Resources

Your Bariatric Surgery Patient Process

A simple, fully guided route from consultation to surgery day โ€” not just a procedure, but a fresh start for your health, confidence, and life. Your dedicated coordinator supports you at every step.

How It Works

Three Simple Steps

Your bariatric surgery patient process is designed to be simple, stress-free, and fully guided from start to finish โ€” taking you from initial consultation to surgery day, with your dedicated coordinator supporting you every step of the way.

Lighter Dream patient coordinator supporting your surgery journey
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Get Approved โ€” Your Journey Begins

It starts with a simple health questionnaire โ€” think of it as your first step toward a new you.

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Discover which procedure fits your goals
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A surgeon reviews your medical history
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Your coordinator personally calls to walk you through next steps
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Pick Your Date โ€” Your Dream, Scheduled

We make scheduling stress-free. Your coordinator sends a customized process guide.

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Pre-op diet and preparation instructions
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Travel and hotel information
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A step-by-step timeline so you know exactly what to expect

Your surgery day isn't just a date โ€” it's the day your transformation begins.

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Pay Deposit & Prepare โ€” You're Almost There

Finalize required documents and travel details before surgery week.

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Submit documents 15 days before surgery
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Proof of payment, consent forms, flight info, ID, emergency contacts
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Travel-partner coordination available

Everything is planned for your safety, comfort, and peace of mind.

Typical Journey

Your 4-Day Journey

A smooth, stress-free timeline from arrival to recovery.

Arrival and hotel check-in in Tijuana
Day 1
Arrival โ€” Welcome to Tijuana

Touch down at San Diego International Airport, meet your driver, complete labs and EKG, and check into your prepaid hotel. Evening check-in with your coordinator answers any questions before surgery day.

Surgery day with the Lighter Dream surgical team
Day 2
Surgery Day โ€” Your Transformation Begins

Hotel pickup, meet your expert surgical team, and undergo surgery โ€” typically just a few hours. You'll wake up in a private, monitored recovery room. Evening check-in with your coordinator continues that night.

Recovery and light walking after surgery
Day 3
Recovery & Confidence

Guided light walking, clinical checks, and medication instructions. Fly home safely after 1pm PST, or extend your stay if you'd like extra comfort and time to recover.

Post-surgery support at home
Day 4
Post-Surgery Support

Continue post-surgery support at home, with ongoing guidance from your coordinator to help maintain your results long-term.

Ready to Plan Your Visit?

Call us or email us โ€” your coordinator is ready to walk you through eligibility and options.

"Surgery is the spark โ€” your commitment to change is the flame that keeps it burning."