Gastric Plication

The Gastric Plication is a surgical weight loss procedure. The procedure is performed by folding the stomach over itself, and anchoring the folds in place. The resulting stomach is much smaller, so the patient will feel full much sooner when eating. This procedure does not reduce production of the hunger hormone known as Ghrelin, because the part of the stomach that creates this hormone is not removed from the body. That's the big difference between the Gastric Plication and the Gastric Sleeve, where the hormone production is usually reduced. Most patients and doctors favor the Gastric Sleeve due to this big difference. To learn more about Gastric Plication, please click here

Facilities in our network where you can get the Gastric Plication:
Baja Hospital in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico

Doctors in our network who offer the gastric plication:
Dr. Mario Almanza offers the gastric plication procedure for $4,499.

Dr. Galileo Villarreal will no longer perform the Gastric Plication procedure (not recommended any longer in recent publications), but he will perform a conversion from gastric plication to gastric sleeve and gastric plication to bypass.

Related procedures:
Gastric Plication UNDO

In addition to the benefits, there are risks associated with weight loss surgery. To learn more about the risks, please click here. Outcomes are not guaranteed and testimonials come with a disclaimer. To get started, create your free account and fill in the form below or give us a call. The way it works is easy: You create a free account, fill in a questionnaire, and then your provider will review your case and possibly accept you as a patient. Then you pick your date and plan for your encounter. We'll be there every step of the way! And we think you'll love our one of a kind platform to help you receive the medical care you're seeking. You be the judge, see for yourself what everyone's talking about and why we're number one!

Gastric Plication Testimonials:

Life changing experience (03/18/2026)

I did my gastric sleeve with Dr. Almanza in 2018. Life-changing experience within eight months after my surgery I automatically lost 100 pounds I was able to take care of my body back to exercising loving to do things that I was not able to do before due to being overweight. was able to give birth. ... * read more.

I wish if I did it long time ago (03/18/2026)

Amazing experience and amazing Dr. and Team, everything went smooth and Dr work is very professional, the team is very caring and clean hospital, they take care of you the moment you arrive and pick you up from the airport until dropping you off and back to your place , the community is very good, l ... * read more.

9 years later (03/07/2026)

I was very impressed with my care why in my recovery phase. The Gastric Sleeve was a very good tool, however it is a tool. You have to do the work, follow the provider's recommendations before and after care. Reach out for help if you find yourself struggling. Would I have this procedure again, abso ... * read more.

Best decision ever (03/05/2026)

My whole life I have struggled with my weight.I have thyroid issues which definitely did not help my situation.My sister and I decided to make this journey together.We researched my places in the US and Mexico.Im not going to lie I was very nervous to be going to another country to get weight loss ... * read more.

New beginning (02/23/2026)

Since my gastric sleeve surgery on Sept 29, 2025 I have lost 65 lbs. This has been one of the best decisions I have ever made for myself. Thank you Dr. Almanza and your amazing staff. I was terrified to have my surgery in Mexico, but the entire process was so smooth and I felt supported the entire t ... * read more.

Get the Surgery, Sis! (02/17/2026)

After going down the rabbit hole of Facebook groups, Tik Toks and Instagram stories, I finally mustered up the courage to book with Dr. Mario Almanza in Tijuana, Mexico. LET ME TELL YOU! From the time I arrived until the time I left, the service was top notch. I literally did not lift a finger. The ... * read more.

Lo mejor que e hecho (02/10/2026)

Lo mejor que e hecho en mi vida fue contactar esta agencia para operarle con el doctor ... * read more.

Forever grateful! (02/08/2026)

My name is Darlene. I am 34 years old and have always been overweight. I went up to the highest weight of my life in 2025 which was 232lbs. I decided to get surgery with Dr Almanza because my sister had gotten weight loss surgery with him and and knew he was effective. I got a gastric sleeve in May ... * read more.

Just Say YES (11/11/2025)

I truly cannot say enough positive words about Weight Loss Agents and the whole staff at Dr. Almanza's hospital. About a week or so before my husband and myself were set to leave for Mexico, I called and talked to Jared about concerns that we had about traveling to another country and he spent 45 mi ... * read more.

Awesome testimonial (08/30/2025)

Dr Almanza was great as usual. Surgery was quick and painless. Staff in recovery were also friendly and great. I trust all of them. If they ever expand to other types of surgeries I'd be willing to come back again. Thank you everyone. I'm feeling better every day. ... * read more.

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$ 4499*

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