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Patient guide · Sleeve gastrectomy
Good preparation helps your surgery and recovery go smoothly. Every patient is different, so your surgeon and nutritionist give you written instructions after your date is scheduled. Follow those first. This checklist covers what to expect and what to plan before you travel.
Your written instructions are specific to you and take priority over general information online.
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Before you travel
The checklist
List every condition, past surgery, medication, supplement, allergy, and nicotine, marijuana, alcohol or drug use on your health application.
Your instructions tell you when to stop nicotine in all forms. Smoking increases the risk of serious complications, including infections and leaks.
Your instructions tell you when to stop anti-inflammatories, hormones or birth control, and supplements. Don’t stop a prescribed medication unless your instructions or your own doctor tell you to.
Conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease should be well managed before surgery.
You may be asked to begin or increase physical activity before surgery.
Follow your instructions on when to stop eating and drinking before surgery.
Preparation guidance from Mayo Clinic. Tell us right away if you or your companion feel sick before you travel.
Travel and packing
Renew recommends a passport for every patient and companion. Passport requirements.
For Tijuana, fly into San Diego and plan to arrive before 11:00 a.m. on surgery day. For Cancún, fly into Cancún International Airport. The border crossing home can take 2 hours or more.
Comfortable clothes, toiletries, your medication list, a phone charger and something to read during your stay.
One companion is included. They must be 18 or older and need their own travel documents.
Plan for recovery
Most people take 2 to 4 weeks off. Your package includes FMLA and return-to-work forms.
Arrange help with children, pets and housework for the first days after you get home.
Have your stage 1 and 2 liquids ready before you leave. Post-op diet.
The sleeve is $4,899 all-inclusive except airfare. Pay by card, HSA or FSA, or finance it. Cost details.
Surgery day
Send your health history and our surgeons will review it. Virtual consultations are available.
5-star Google reviews. Want to talk with a past patient? Ask your coordinator.
“I was picked up promptly, even when my flight was delayed in Denver. They delivered me immediately to the Renew facility, I went through my preop tests, was prepped for my surgery and did the surgery rather quickly. They have a very good system and all of their staff is quick and efficient.”
“My gastric sleeve was on 10/13/23. It was an easy process, and went off without a hitch! I was always informed of every step, picked up and dropped off early for every transition.”
“Thank you to Dr. Armenta and the Renew Bariatrics staff for providing superior service during my Gastric Sleeve procedure. From the moment I first spoke with Jasmine until I was dropped off at the airport to go home I was fully taken care of.”
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After your date is scheduled. Your nutritionist and surgeon set your pre-op diet and its length, and your coordinator sends your timeline with your medication and lifestyle instructions.
It depends on your BMI, procedure and surgical history. Your nutritionist and surgeon set the length for you.
Yes. Your instructions tell you when to stop nicotine in all forms. Smoking raises the risk of serious complications, including infections and leaks.
Follow your instructions on anti-inflammatories, hormones or birth control, and supplements. Don’t stop a prescribed medication unless your instructions or your own doctor tell you to.
For Tijuana, plan to arrive in San Diego before 11:00 a.m. on surgery day. If you can’t, stay in San Diego the night before.
Renew recommends a passport for every patient and companion. Rules can change, so check before you travel.
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