Blue Hospital in Tijuana, Mexico for Bariatric Surgery

Modern Full-Service Hospital in Tijuana

Blue Hospital, also known as The Blue Medical Tower, is a state-of-the-art, full-service medical facility with a sleek and modern architectural design. Built in 2021, it is ideally located just a 6-minute walk from the Quartz Hotel, a short 6-minute drive from the U.S./Mexico border, and approximately 35 minutes from San Diego International Airport. It is also situated just minutes from the vibrant Avenida Revolución district.

Blue Hospital offers our bariatric patients a refined medical environment where safety, advanced care, comfort, and affordability come together seamlessly.

24/7 Medical Care

Blue Hospital provides 24/7 medical care, with nurses and physicians continuously monitoring our patients’ health status.

ICU Support and Emergency Preparedness

The facility includes three fully equipped Intensive Care Units (ICUs) with advanced life-support systems for emergency situations. The hospital has direct access to a certified blood bank, where blood is screened under strict quality control standards comparable to those in the United States.

Pre-operative chest X-rays are performed at the nearby Compass Laboratory, just a 5-minute walk from the hospital. Lab work, ECG testing, and post-operative gastrography are completed on-site for patient convenience and safety.

Advanced Surgical Suites

Blue Hospital features eight fully equipped operating rooms and 14 recovery beds outfitted with advanced intermittent pneumatic compression devices to support healthy circulation and help reduce the risk of post-operative deep vein thrombosis.

Post-Operative Imaging and Safety Protocols

The facility is equipped with modern diagnostic technology, including endoscopy and X-ray systems, CT scan, ensuring thorough post-operative imaging and evaluation of staple lines.

Surgeries are performed Monday through Saturday in a controlled, high-standard surgical environment.

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Patient and Companion Support

For patients and their family members, Go Light Bariatrics provides English-speaking on-site facilitators available 24/7. Our team assists with any needs that may arise, including English–Spanish interpretation to ensure clear communication at all times.

Companion Comfort and Dining Assistance

While a cafeteria is located within the hospital, our facilitators are also happy to help companions select nearby restaurants that fit their preferences and budget, all within walking distance. We can assist with placing orders and coordinating meals to ensure a smooth and comfortable stay for both patients and their loved ones.

Blue Hospital as Part of Our All-Inclusive Bariatric Surgery Packages

Blue Hospital is an essential part of our comprehensive bariatric surgery program in Tijuana, providing a modern and secure environment for patients enrolled in our newly introduced Signature and Clinical Care packages. These thoughtfully designed options allow patients to choose between an elevated recovery experience or a streamlined clinical-focused package, while maintaining the same surgical expertise and safety standards. Each package is structured to accommodate varying comfort preferences and budget considerations, ensuring that every patient receives personalized care aligned with their goals.

For a detailed comparison of inclusions and pricing, please visit our surgery packages page.

BLUE HOSPITAL FEATURES SINGLE AND DOUBLE ROOMS

47 SINGLE PRIVATE RECOVERY ROOMS

Each one is fully equipped to ensure comfortable stay for a patient and one support person. Every room includes:

Private bathroom (toiletries, towels, slippers are included)
Television (US/Mexico channels, Netflix)
Hospital bed for a patient and an individual size bench-like bed for the family member (bedsheets, pillows, and blankets are provided)
A/C
Safety Box
Free Wi-Fi
Hair dryers, extension cords, fans are available upon request free of charge.
Heating pads are available for purchase ($35 USD).

2 DOUBLE SHARED RECOVERY ROOMS

This room is recommended for couples or friends who wish to share a room (1 companion is allowed to say overnight with each patient).

Equipped with 2 hospital beds
Two extra beds for companions (bedsheets, pillows, and blankets are provided)
Private bathroom (toiletries, towels, slippers are included)
Television (US/Mexico channels, Netflix)
A/C
Safety Box
Free Wi-Fi
Hair dryers, extension cords, fans are available upon request free of charge.
Heating pads are available for purchase ($35 USD).

14 RECOVERY BEDS

Patients spend on average between 1 and 2 hours recovering from anesthesia under constant medical supervision. Once recovery is completed, patients are transferred to their hospital rooms.

BOOKING PROCESS

All rooms are private.

Double rooms are subject to availability on the day of surgery. If a double room is requested at the time of reservation, but is not available on the day of surgery, two separate private rooms next to each other will be arranged.

Please note! Only adults can accompany patients. No children under the age of 12 are allowed at the hospital. Only one companion per patient is allowed to stay overnight. More than one companion is allowed to visit during the day.

GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR EXPERIENCE

WhatsApp Patient Care groups for communication:

Please download a free WhatsApp application on your cell phone. Create an account with your cell phone number.
You will be added to the BLUE Patient Care group, where you will be able to communicate with our on-site team 24 hours a day during your hospital stay.
The group is not private, you will see other patients currently hospitalized communicating with us. Do not hesitate to request help. Our facilitators on duty will respond either to your message on WhatsApp or will come to see you in your room.
If you make a request with our hospital team and provide contact information accordingly, our on-site facilitators will update your family via phone call or private message once your surgery is over. If your family members wish to communicate with our team 24/7, please make sure they have WhatsApp installed on their cell phones and request with our on-site team for them to be added to our Family & Friends WhatsApp group (up to 2 family members can be added).

Room amenities:

Nurse Call Button. For your convenience, you may want to wear the nurse call button as a necklace. Simply press the button when you need to call a nurse. You may need to press and hold it for a few seconds or press several times.

TV Remote Control

Safety Boxes. Ask our facilitators to show you how to use the safety box in your room and lock your valuables. Neither Blue Hospital nor Go Light Bariatrics take any responsibility for the patients` or companions` valuables if left in the room. All rooms are accessible to other patients and their companions, thus, please utilize safety boxes or store your valuables with your companion.

Items available upon request:

Free of charge: hair dryers, fans, extra blankets, pillows, slippers, towels, etc. (ask your on-site facilitator).
Available for purchase: heating pads – $35 USD.

Walking after surgery is required:

Before you go on your first walk, please call nurse for assistance.
Sit on the edge of the bed, take your time, ensure you do not feel dizzy.
If you feel dizzy, do not walk, you may faint and hurt yourself.

Important benefits of walking as soon as you can after surgery:

Prevents blood clots (pulmonary embolism and DVT).
Promotes faster gas release, thus decreases post-operative pain and pressure.

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1st day – day of surgery

You are not allowed to drink anything at all (until you pass a leak test on the 2nd day).

Ice chips are provided to moisten your mouth. For your safety, do not swallow melted ice, spit it out in a small tray.
Diligently do your breathing exercises with the help of a spirometer (provided to each patient).

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2nd day – day after surgery:

Leak test is usually done during the 8 – 10 am time frame. Once the doctor reviews your leak test results and finds no issues, you will be provided with clear liquids.
You are to remain on a clear liquid diet for 3 days if you are having gastric sleeve, or 10 days if you are having gastric bypass (Mini, RNY, or SADI-S), the day after surgery is day #1.
Clear liquids available at the hospital include the following: water, ice chips, sugar-free Gatorade, Jell-O, popsicles, apple juice, chicken broth.
Drain tube removal can be scheduled on the 2nd day in the evening or on the day of discharge in the morning. This is determined by your patient care physician based on the amount of drainage.

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When requesting additional pain killers, anti-nausea medications, and sleeping aid, please note:

Painkillers or gastric strips will not bring relief from pain caused by gas. Only walking as much as possible will help gas to get absorbed into your bloodstream and get exhaled as part of normal breathing process.
The more painkillers you receive (in particular Buprenorphine), the more nausea they will cause.
Anti-nausea medication will help but will not prevent or remove nausea 100%. The more painkillers – the more nausea, in turn the more nausea – the more dry-heaving or even vomiting, which in turn will cause a lot of pain. Thus, please utilize walking and a spirometer (for breathing exercises) as very important remedies for pain.
Sleeping medication will be provided upon request. Please do not expect sleeping aid to work in the same way for everyone. Some will not be able to sleep through the night, it is normal. For your safety, the doctors will not provide dosage higher than necessary, in order to avoid serious complications such as for a patient to stop breathing in the sleep.
You may request medication to help you relax before being taken to the operation room. Usually, Clonazepam drops are used.

It is strictly prohibited to bring or store the following items inside the hospital rooms:

Food, alcohol, cigarettes, balloons, flowers. Smoking is strictly prohibited during hospital stay.

For companions:

There is an on-site cafeteria at the hospital.
Please feel free to utilize the designated dining area in the hospital cafeteria if you choose to purchase food outside.
You may order food from nearby restaurants using UberEATS (ask our facilitators for help).
If you wish to dine out, please ask our facilitators for suggestions. Several good restaurants are located at the New City Medical Plaza (Quartz hotel), within a 6-min walk, and are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Typical Mexican street food (tacos, etc.) are avaialble right in front of the Blue Hospital.

Ordering extra medications:

Once you are discharged and are back at the hotel, our hotel facilitating team will help you to place an order with the pharmacy. If you are not staying at the hotel after the hospital discharge, please ask our hospital team to help you purchase extra medications. It is recommended to wait until you receive your discharge paperwork that will include a prescription.

Dr. Cynthia Hernandez and the Go Light Bariatrics facilitating team wish you a smooth and speedy recovery!