Medical Travel during the Pandemic
At TreVita we’re taking COVID-19 and safety seriously. Please see below for a list of precautions we’re taking during the pandemic:
- Firstly, all patients and travel companions are required to take PCR Test 5 days prior to surgery. They must bring negative test result for doctor review.
- Secondly, private hospital rooms provided to all patients.
- Thirdly, mask must be worn throughout duration of stay in Mexico by patient and travel companion. (exceptions: while eating, drinking, or with doctor’s permission).
- In addition, doormen will check your temperature and dispense hand sanitizer on your hands prior to entering the inside of the hotel.
- Lastly, our on-site coordinator will practice social distancing when meeting patient upon arrival, wearing a face mask and keeping 6 feet apart.
FAQ's
Medical travel is permitted during the pandemic with additional safety measure put into place.
Patients must take the PCR Nasal Swab test 5 days prior to surgery. In addition, patients are also required to bring the test results with them to surgery. (Note: name on the test must match name on photo government ID, otherwise patient will be rejected for surgery)
Patients are allowed to bring one travel companion. Companion is required to follow the same Safety Regulations as patients.
Obesity + COVID-19 Resources
You have questions, we have answers.
According to the CDC: “Adults with excess weight are at even greater risk during the COVID-19 pandemic:
- Having obesity increases the risk of severe illness from COVID-19. People who are overweight may also be at increased risk.
- Having obesity may triple the risk of hospitalization due to a COVID-19 infection.
- Obesity is linked to impaired immune function.2,3
- Obesity decreases lung capacity and reserve and can make ventilation more difficult.4
- As BMI increases, the risk of death from COVID-19 increases.5
- Studies have demonstrated that obesity may be linked to lower vaccine responses for numerous diseases (influenza6, Hepatitis B7,8,9, tetanus10).”
Additional Resources
- Obesity, Race/Ethnicity, and COVID-19 – CDC
- Obesity and COVID-19 – The Obesity Network
- Global pandemics interconnected: obesity, impaired metabolic health, and COVID-19 – Nature Reviews Endocrinology
2019 Adult Obesity Prevalence in the U.S. by the CDC
TreVita All-Inclusive Package Includes:
Pre-Surgery Support
- Pre-Surgery Support 24/7
- Pre-Operative Tests (EKG and blood work)
- Exclusive Planning Concierge
Accommodations and Transportation
- 2 Hotel Nights in a Private Room in a 5-Star Hotel
- San Diego Airport / Hotel / Hospital Private Transportation (Airfare not included)
- Free Travel Companion
- On-Site Concierge
- Wi-Fi in the Hospital and Hotel
Surgery and Medical Facility
- Hospital Fees
- American Board Certified Surgeon
- Surgeon Team Fees
- Anesthesiologist Fees
- Grade Surgical Equipment
- Gastrointestinal Leak Test
- Pain and Antibiotics Medicine
- 2 Hospital Nights in a Private Room
- Bariatric Meals for Client Included at Hotel and Hospital
Post-Surgery Support
- Post-Surgery Support Program
- TreVita App Subscription & Scale
- Bluetooth Bathroom Scale
- Nutritionist Consultation and Meal Planning
- Follow-up Consultations with Trevita Post-Surgery Care Team
