The gold standard for type 2 diabetes resolution and higher-BMI patients. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in Bogotá with US-trained surgeons, top-tier private hospitals, and 12-month follow-up included.
Roux-en-Y85%+ type 2 diabetes remission
Your procedure is performed with minimally invasive technique — and, when your case calls for it, the Da Vinci robotic system with only three incisions. Less scarring, less pain and a faster recovery, so most international patients are cleared to fly home in as little as 8 days.
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a two-part operation. First, the surgeon creates a small pouch from the upper stomach — roughly the size of an egg. Then a segment of the small intestine is rerouted and connected directly to that pouch, bypassing most of the original stomach and the first part of the small intestine.
That gives the bypass two mechanisms: restriction (you can only eat small amounts) and malabsorption (some calories pass through unabsorbed). It also rapidly changes the gut hormones that control hunger and insulin sensitivity, which is why most patients with type 2 diabetes see their blood sugar normalize within weeks — often before significant weight loss has occurred.
BMI is the starting point, not the answer. Final candidacy is determined in your first consultation by a board-certified bariatric surgeon.
Strong results across higher BMI ranges; superior to sleeve at BMI 45+.
Bypass produces remission in 80–85% of T2 diabetic patients. Strongest evidence base of any bariatric procedure.
Bypass relieves reflux; sleeve can worsen it. Patients with GERD are often steered toward bypass.
Bypass is the most common revision destination after a sleeve that did not deliver enough weight loss.
All-inclusive package. No hidden fees. Quote confirmed within 24 hours of your virtual consultation.
How GOG self-pay pricing compares to the major bariatric destinations.
| Country | Sleeve cost (USD) | Bypass cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| USA (self-pay) | $20,000–25,000 | $25,000–35,000 |
| Mexico (Tijuana) | $4,500–6,000 | $6,500–8,000 |
| Turkey (Istanbul) | $4,000–5,500 | $5,500–7,500 |
| Colombia (GOG) | $7,800–10,300 | $7,800–12,000 |
What happens, when, and how long you need to be in Bogotá.
Free 45–50 minute video call with one of our surgeons.
USD quote and pre-op checklist within 24 hours.
Labs, EKG, anesthesia clearance, nutrition, psychology.
Laparoscopic or Da Vinci robotic procedure, 90–120 minutes.
Bilingual coordinator, prescribed nutrition plan, daily check-ins. Hotel cost not included in the surgical package — booked separately.
Monthly video visits with the team. Labs at 1, 3, 6, 12 months.
The bypass is the most powerful metabolic tool we offer. For the right patient, the benefits reach far beyond weight on the scale.
Gastric bypass is one of the most-studied surgeries in modern medicine — risks are real, well-characterized, and the data is solid. At GOG, what changes is what surrounds the procedure: a multidisciplinary team that follows you from pre-op through 12 months after surgery. You are not discharged into silence.
All three of our bariatric surgeons perform this procedure. Each has 10+ years of experience. You will be matched based on availability and personal fit during your first consultation.
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). 15+ years in minimally invasive bariatric surgery. Trained at Universidad de la Sabana and FUCS, where she serves as an associate professor.
View full profile →Co-founder of GOG. Da Vinci certified robotic bariatric surgeon. 10+ years and 1,000+ patients. Associate professor at Universidad El Bosque, leading the GICS minimally invasive surgery research line.
View full profile →Co-founder of GOG. 18+ years and 2,000+ bariatric procedures. Head of General Surgery and Renal Transplant at Clínica Shaio. Pioneer of 3-incision Da Vinci robotic bariatric surgery in Colombia.
View full profile →A side-by-side view of the four bariatric options we offer at GOG.
| Procedure | Type | How it works | Peak loss timeline | Avg excess weight loss | Stay in Bogotá |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric Sleeve | Restrictive | 75–80% stomach removed | 12–18 months | 60–70% | 7–10 days |
| Gastric Bypass | Restrictive + Malabsorptive | Stomach pouch + intestinal rerouting | 12–24 months | 65–80% | 7–10 days |
| Gastric Balloon | Non-surgical (Restrictive) | Temporary device — 16w (Allurion) / 6m (Intragastric) | 4–6 months | 10–15% | 2–3 days |
| Revision Surgery | Variable | Conversion/repair of prior procedure | 6–18 months | Variable | 7–14 days |
Real Global Obesity Group patients, published with their written consent. Bariatric surgery results vary from person to person and depend on individual adherence to the post-operative plan — these images do not guarantee a specific outcome.
If yours is not here, a 45–50 minute virtual consultation is the fastest way to a personalized answer.
Private 45–50 minute virtual consultation. English-speaking team. You leave with a written assessment and your USD quote within 24 hours.
