January 26th, 2008
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Lab band surgery is one of the safest and least invasive weight loss surgeries. In this surgery, an adjustable gastric band is placed at the top of the stomach so that the individual feels full with only a small amount of food. As the cost of this surgery is quite high in USA,Canada & UK many prefer to undergo lap band surgery in Mexico, Costa Rica or India where they can get the surgery done for about 50% less.
Some people find the idea of lap band surgery overseas quite scary.They have probably heard horror stories about lap band surgery abroad and are discouraged by the associated dangers and risks. This article addresses the important things to keep in mind when deciding whether to opt for lap band surgery at international locations especially Mexico, Costa Rica & India.
The perception of risk and danger associated with lap band surgery in Mexico is not entirely baseless. There are some horror stories of inexperienced surgeons, unhygienic hospitals, and post-operative complications that ended up costing more than the surgery itself. However, it is important to view these horror stories |
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January 14th, 2008
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Lap band surgery started in USA in year 2001 after FDA approval, but this weight loss surgery (WLS) has been performed in Mexico for many years before that. The primary reasons why Americans opt for a Tijuana lap band surgery is the lower price.While the surgery costs around $12,000 in USA, lap band in Tijuana, Mexico costs between $4,500 and $6,500.Tijuana lap band surgery is preferred primarily by patients located in California and other western states in USA. This is because Tijuana is within driving distance. There are no border charges for entering Tijuana.When considering lap band in Tijuana, Mexico, it is important to choose your hospital carefully. Be sure to choose a fully integrated hospital rather than a clinic. This way, you would not need to be moved in the rare case of an unexpected complication occurring during surgery. Ideally, the hospital should have ICU, MRI, Blood Bank, X-Ray, Pharmacy, and doctor’s offices, all at the same location. |
You might want a friend or relative to accompany you when you go for lap band in Tijuana, Mexico. Therefore, look for a hospital that has boarding arrangements for a guest accompanying the
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