A Proven Bariatric Surgery for Sustainable Weight Loss
Obesity is a growing global challenge, often linked with conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. For individuals who have struggled with diets and lifestyle changes without long-term success, laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery provides a safe and effective path to lasting weight loss and improved health. At Clínica Bíblica Hospital, Costa Rica’s most trusted healthcare network, patients receive world-class surgical expertise paired with compassionate, patient-centered care.
🩺 What Is a Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass?
A laparoscopic gastric bypass, also known as a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, is a minimally invasive weight loss surgery that reduces stomach size and reroutes part of the small intestine. This limits both the amount of food a patient can eat and the calories absorbed by the body. The result is sustainable weight loss and improvement in obesity-related conditions.
🩺 Types of Gastric Bypass Surgery
Conventional Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass – The most common form, performed with a laparoscopic approach for reduced scarring and faster recovery.
Mini Gastric Bypass – Uses a simpler technique with fewer connections between the stomach and intestine.
Revision Gastric Bypass – For patients who have undergone previous bariatric surgery but need adjustments for better results.
🩺 Who Is a Good Candidate?
✔️ Adults with a BMI of 40 or higher
✔️ Adults with a BMI of 35+ and obesity-related conditions like diabetes or hypertension
✔️ Patients who have not achieved results with diet, exercise, or medication
✔️ Individuals committed to long-term lifestyle and dietary changes
✔️ Patients in good overall health and cleared for surgery
🩺 Consultation & Preparation
Before undergoing laparoscopic gastric bypass at Clínica Bíblica Hospital, patients will:
✔️ Complete a full medical evaluation and lab testing
✔️ Receive nutritional and psychological counseling
✔️ Adjust or stop certain medications as directed by the medical team
✔️ Begin a pre-operative diet to prepare the body for surgery
✔️ Get detailed instructions on fasting, activity limitations, and recovery planning
🩺 Recovery & Aftercare
Recovery from gastric bypass is gradual and closely monitored by the hospital’s bariatric team:
✅ Initial hospital stay of 2–4 days for observation
✅ Liquid diet progressing to pureed foods, then soft foods, before returning to solids
✅ Regular follow-up appointments for nutritional guidance and surgical monitoring
✅ Lifestyle coaching to maintain long-term weight loss and avoid complications
✅ Most patients return to normal activities in 4–6 weeks, with full recovery in 3–6 months
🌟 Why Choose Clínica Bíblica Hospital for Gastric Bypass?
- Nearly 100 years of trusted healthcare in Costa Rica
- Largest and most complete private hospital network in the country
- Expert bariatric surgeons specializing in minimally invasive procedures
- JCI-accredited facilities ensuring international standards of safety
- Multidisciplinary care including nutritionists, psychologists, and rehabilitation staff
- Affordable all-inclusive surgery packages for international patients
- Modern operating theaters with state-of-the-art laparoscopic technology
- Personalized, bilingual patient support throughout the journey
- Strong commitment to social responsibility and community health
- Convenient location in San José with international patient services
🩺 Surgical Package Inclusions & Exclusions
The Surgical Package Includes:
✔️ Hospital fees (surgery room, equipment, supplies, implants, medications, etc.)
✔️ Medical team fees: surgeon, assistant, and anesthesiologist
✔️ Preoperative testing: lab, X-rays, EKG, internal medicine evaluation
✔️ Pre-op consultation: consultation with an internist and surgeon
✔️ Basic post-operative protocol: antibiotics and pain management medication
✔️ Physical therapy sessions
✔️ Post-op consultation with the surgeon
✔️ Personal concierge services during stay in Costa Rica
✔️ Transportation (4 round trip transfers: airport/hotel/hospital)
The Surgical Package Excludes:
✅ Costs related to medical complications
✅ Extended hospital stays
✅ Blood transfusions
✅ Anticoagulant medications
✅ Additional tests or procedures not included in the initial pa
