Travel & support

What 'all-inclusive' usually means

Package pricing can simplify planning, but the definition of 'all-inclusive' varies between programs. This page describes what is typically included and what is typically not.

Commonly included

  • Surgeon, anesthesia, and facility fees for the primary procedure
  • Preoperative labs and imaging performed at the program
  • Hospital stay and immediate postoperative recovery
  • Airport transfers and a defined number of nights in a coordinated recovery accommodation
  • Nutritional guidance during the stay

Commonly not included

  • Airfare and travel insurance
  • Medical costs incurred outside the program (e.g., pre-travel evaluations at home)
  • Long-term nutritional supplementation
  • Costs of managing complications, if they occur
  • Follow-up appointments in your home country

Questions to ask

  1. What is included, in writing?
  2. What is not included?
  3. What is the policy if a complication develops during the stay?
  4. What follow-up is included after you return home?

GLPSurgery.com does not publish package prices. A coordinator can share current pricing and exactly what is and is not included, in writing, before any commitment.

Medical review

Dr. Ariel Ortiz Lagardere, MD, FACS, FASMBS

Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeon · Founder, Obesity Control Center

Content reviewed
Educational overview of bariatric care packages and typical inclusions.
Last reviewed
2026-06-01

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Reviewed by

Dr. Ariel Ortiz Lagardere, MD, FACS, FASMBS

Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeon · Founder, Obesity Control Center

Last reviewed: June 2026

Sources

Educational claims on this page are supported by independent guidelines, peer-reviewed evidence, and verifiable accreditation listings. See Sources & Verification and Science & Evidence.

Medical notice. This content is educational only and does not replace professional medical advice. Do not start, stop, or change GLP-1 medication without consulting your physician.