Obesity Goodbye Center

Obesity Goodbye Center is a specialized bariatric surgery facility located in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico, dedicated exclusively to the treatment of morbid obesity through minimally invasive surgical intervention. The center has established itself as the premier minimally invasive surgical center in the Cancun area for weight loss surgery, combining qualified medical expertise with a strong commitment to patient safety and comprehensive pre- and post-operative care protocols.

The center is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of qualified medical experts who are specialists in the treatment and management of morbid obesity. Chief surgeons Dr. Sergio Verboonen MD and Dr. Jaime Ponce de León MD lead the surgical team, supported by specialists in internal medicine, nutrition, radiology, and anesthesiology. This comprehensive team approach ensures that patients receive complete medical care beyond the surgical intervention itself, covering metabolic optimization, nutritional guidance, and ongoing health monitoring.

Cancun's international airport — one of Mexico's busiest — provides direct connections from hundreds of US and Canadian cities, making the center easily accessible for North American bariatric patients. The city's extensive hotel and resort infrastructure also means patients have excellent accommodation options during their pre-operative stay and recovery period.

Obesity Goodbye Center specializes in minimally invasive bariatric surgery for patients with morbid obesity (BMI 40+) or severe obesity (BMI 35-40) with serious obesity-related co-morbidities. The center's primary surgical procedures include laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass — the gold standard bariatric procedure that combines restriction and malabsorption for maximal weight loss — and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, which removes approximately 80 percent of the stomach to create a smaller gastric sleeve.

Additional procedures may include laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (Lap Band), biliopancreatic diversion, and revisional bariatric surgery for patients who have had previous weight loss procedures. All procedures are performed laparoscopically whenever clinically appropriate, using small incisions, reducing post-operative pain, decreasing infection risk, shortening hospital stay, and accelerating recovery. The center's comprehensive preoperative and postoperative safety protocols are central to its claim as the premier minimally invasive surgical center in the Cancun area.

Obesity Goodbye Center operates well-equipped surgical facilities in Cancun with the instruments, imaging, and monitoring technology required for safe laparoscopic bariatric surgery. The multidisciplinary care team includes Chief Surgeons Dr. Sergio Verboonen MD and Dr. Jaime Ponce de León MD, Dr. Indira Partida MD (internal medicine specialist), Dr. Eulices Frayre MD (general medicine and surgical assistant), Dr. Severo Rios MD (general medicine and nutritionist), an anesthesiologist, a radiologist technician, and dedicated nursing staff.

Patient coordinators — including Lana Humphries and Diana Villaseñor — manage the logistics and communication for international patients throughout the pre-operative, surgical, and post-operative phases. This dedicated coordination team is a critical element of the center's service model, ensuring that patients from the United States and Canada have a clear point of contact for every question and concern before, during, and after their procedure.

Obesity Goodbye Center serves primarily patients from the United States and Canada who are seeking affordable, high-quality bariatric surgery in Mexico. The center's US toll-free number (1-888-554-2343) makes it straightforward for American patients to initiate contact and begin the pre-operative evaluation process. Dedicated English-speaking patient coordinators Lana Humphries and Diana Villaseñor are available to guide international patients through every step of the process.

Bariatric surgery at Obesity Goodbye Center in Cancun typically costs 60 to 75 percent less than equivalent procedures in the United States, where gastric bypass can cost $20,000 to $30,000 or more out of pocket. Cancun's excellent international air connections, world-class hotels, and beautiful Caribbean setting make it a practical and comfortable destination for medical travel. Patients can combine their surgical procedure and recovery with a stay in one of Mexico's most popular tourist destinations.

Obesity Goodbye Center operates in Cancun, Quintana Roo, under the regulatory oversight of Mexico's Secretaría de Salud (Ministry of Health) and the Quintana Roo state health authority. The center's surgical team members hold professional medical licenses for their respective specialties in Mexico. Chief surgeons Dr. Verboonen and Dr. Ponce de León bring specialist expertise in minimally invasive bariatric surgery, with qualifications appropriate for complex laparoscopic weight loss procedures.

The center's comprehensive preoperative and postoperative safety protocols — which the center explicitly identifies as central to its quality model — reflect alignment with best practices in bariatric surgery safety as established by major bariatric surgical societies. The multidisciplinary team model, including internal medicine, nutrition, radiology, anesthesiology, and dedicated patient coordination, is consistent with the team-based approach recommended by organizations such as the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO). Patients are encouraged to verify specific surgeon credentials and facility certification prior to scheduling their bariatric procedure.