Duodenal Switch Surgery in Tijuana, Mexico
Severe obesity is more than a number. It’s a serious medical condition that increases the risk
The Most Powerful Tool Against Severe Obesity
Take Control of Your Weight
Severe obesity is more than a number it’s a serious medical condition that increases the risk of:
- Type 2 diabetes
- Heart disease
- Hypertension
- Joint problems
- Certain cancers
For patients with BMI over 50 or complex obesity-related health issues, standard bariatric procedures may not provide enough long-term weight loss. In these cases, Duodenal Switch Surgery offers the most effective, durable solution.
At our Tijuana surgical center, we perform the duodenal switch with precision, combining restriction and malabsorption to maximize weight loss while maintaining safety and nutritional balance.
What Is Duodenal Switch Surgery?
Duodenal Switch (DS), also called Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS), is a two-part procedure:
–> Gastric Sleeve Restriction
A portion of the stomach is removed to create a sleeve, reducing the amount of food you can eat at one time.
–> Intestinal Bypass (Malabsorption)
A portion of the small intestine is rerouted to limit calorie and nutrient absorption, while preserving the pyloric valve to prevent dumping syndrome
This combination makes DS the most powerful surgical tool for sustained weight loss in patients with severe obesity.
Who Is a Candidate?
Duodenal Switch is typically recommended for patients who:
- Have a BMI over 50 or class IV obesity
- Have obesity-related comorbidities (diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, etc.)
- Have a long life expectancy and are motivated for long-term lifestyle changes
- Have had unsuccessful weight loss or prior bariatric surgery
Because DS is a complex surgery, careful evaluation is required to ensure safety and eligibility.
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What Results Can You Expect?
Duodenal Switch produces dramatic weight loss:
- 70–85% of excess weight lost within 12–24 months
- Strong improvement or remission of type 2 diabetes
- Significant reduction in cholesterol, blood pressure, and joint stress
- Committed to long-term lifestyle changes
Frustrating and holistically challenging, the weight loss journey is one that should not be given up. A healthy weight lets individuals do what they want, big or small, without the restrictions of health problems.
At Lighter Dream Bariatric Services, the price of a duodenal switch procedure starts at $7499.
Why Choose Lighter Dream Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
We use a state-of-the-art hospital and top-rated hotel facilities in Tijuana, just minutes away from the U.S. border and the San Diego airport, in a safe location. We ensure 24-hour care during your stay at the hospital, and our dedicated staff checks on you at the hotel. You come first, in safety, cost, and accommodations. Patients choose us because we deliver experience, care, and results:
Before Surgery
- Comprehensive medical evaluation
- Diagnostic testing and imaging
- Personalized surgical plan
Surgery
- Procedure duration: 2–4 hours depending on complexity
- Performed under general anesthesia
- Typically 2–3 night hospital stay
Recovery
- Gradual dietary progression: liquids → soft foods → solids
- Early activity to reduce complications
- Close follow-up to monitor nutrition and healing
Take the First Step Toward a
Healthier Life
If severe obesity is affecting your health or quality of life, Duodenal Switch may be the solution. With proper evaluation and surgical expertise, you can achieve dramatic, lasting weight loss safely.
Call us at 877-665-8144 or email us at info@lighterdream.com