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Once you have decided to go ahead with the option of surgery to reduce your excessive weight, many questions come to your mind. Below are some of the preparatory steps that might be helpful to you, if you are considering Obesity Surgery India.

Obesity Surgery India - Qualifications:

• American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery recommend those patients whose BMI is more than 40 or patients with BMI 35-40 having risky comorbid conditions.
• Many Indian bariatric surgeons accept patients with BMI 35 as well.
• You will be considered only if your obesity is not due to any medical condition.

Obesity Surgery India-pre-operative evaluations:

• Those patients, who are planning to go for obesity surgery abroad, are required to fill a medical questionnaire.  This questionnaire will be helpful in providing the basic health information of the patients.
• Pre-operative tests for evaluation of the patient’s health are conducted once the patient reaches the surgery destination.

Obesity Surgery India-Pre-operative preparations:

• Discontinue smoking and consumption of any alcoholic drink.
• Do not take any form of medicine without doctor’s prescription.
• Start doing physical and breathing exercises.  This will help your body get adjusted to the post-operative requirements.
• Do not eat

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Gastric Plication Mexico is becoming a popular option these days for those who are looking for weight loss surgery abroad.

Some of the reasons for popularity of Gastric Plication Surgery in Mexico are outlined below:

• Gastric Plication Surgery is not approved by FDA and therefore, offered at a very few places in US.  Surgeons in Mexico are offering this surgery frequently.
• No waiting lines:  Since very few surgeons offer Gastric Plication in US, long waiting lines may be expected there.  In Mexico, the surgery is available on immediate requirement.
• Experienced bariatric surgeons: There are many experienced bariatric surgeons in Mexico who are performing weight loss surgeries like Gastric Plication.  The surgeon whom we refer to is one of the most experienced bariatric surgeons of the world.  He has performed more than 5000 laparoscopic surgeries.
• World-class hospitals: Mexico has many modern hospitals with high-end technologies.  The hospital where we refer our patients is a one-stop, self-sufficient hospital having all the latest technologies.
• Affordable cost of treatment: The surgery cost in Mexico is 50-70 % cheaper than the US.  Even after considering the travel and lodging costs, the

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Nuss Procedure, the new minimally invasive surgery for correction of Pectus excavatum is offered in India.  If you are considering Nuss Procedure abroad, the below mentioned information may help you.

Cost of Nuss Procedure India: 7500 ~ 8500 USD

What is Pectus excavatum and Nuss Procedure ?

• Pectus excavatum is a congenital disease where the ribs and sternum grows abnormally and gives a sunken appearance to the chest.
• Nuss Procedure is the treatment for Pectus excavatum.

Who can go for Nuss Procedure ?

• Not all patients are suggested for this procedure.
• Mild deformity patients may not be considered for this surgery.
• Patients with moderate to severe deformity and having problems like chest pain, shortness of breath, exercise intolerance etc, are usually considered for this surgery.

What pre-operative screenings consist of ?

• Patients considering Pectus excavatum surgery in India are required to fill a medical questionnaire, which will provide all basic information about the patient’s health and operational risks.
• A photograph of the chest and its measurement will be required to judge the condition of deformation.
• Further evaluations, like CT scan and many more might be suggested depending on the condition of

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Are you obese or overweight ? Do you qualify for a weight loss surgery ? Is it safe ?

If any of the above questions are popping your mind now and then, here are the answers.

Are you obese or over weight?

Being overweight means weighing more than a set standard for a particular height.

• BMI between 25 – 30 = Overweight
• BMI between 30 – 40 = Obese
• BMI above 40 = Morbidly Obese

Do I qualify for a weight loss surgery?

If any of the following is true for you, weight loss surgery would be the solution to excess weight.  Please make sure that decision for the surgery should be taken by your doctor, not by yourself.

• BMI more than 40.
• BMI more than 35 accompanied with any illness like high B.P, diabetes, sleep apnea etc.
• Failure of dietary plans, weight loss exercises.

Is it safe or any risks are involved?

Like any other surgery, Lap Band Procedure involves some risks like:

• Pneumonia/Atelectasis
• Infection
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Port Site problems
• Slippage of Band
• Erosion (In it,

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Venous Angioplasty stenting surgery for Multiple Sclerosis is now being offered in India.  Below are some of the highlights of the debatable CCSVI treatment for MS.

• Venous Angioplasty Stenting Surgery india is still in its experimental phase.  There is a lot of controversies and confusions surrounding this treatment option.  This procedure is, therefore, not approved by FDA and is conducted rarely in USA. Liberation procedure may be an easy option in India as many Indian surgeons have successfully treated MS patients with CCSVI conditions.
• Indian surgeons have been practicing this procedure more often. Many of these surgeons are trained and educated abroad and are well aware of the developments in this field of medicine.
• According to a PricewaterhouseCoopers report dated 2007, India provides Best-in-class treatment.  India’s private hospitals excel in fields such as cardiology, joint replacement, orthopedic surgery, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, transplants, and urology.  There are 16 JCI accredited hospitals in India as of November 2010.  Many more have applied for accreditation.
• The cost of venous Angioplasty treatment India is cheaper than the prices abroad.  For example the surgery cost in Mexico is 50% more

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Why Las Vegas ?

Las Vegas is known to be the “entertainment capital of the world.”  It is a big gambling and shopping destination, but the place also offers some good healthcare options. Weight loss surgery in Las Vegas can be of benefit to medical tourists, who are looking for affordable options in surgical weight loss.

Lap band surgery is among the least invasive, and most popular of available weight loss surgeries.

Lap Band in Las Vegas  can be significantly cheaper as compared to other cities in US.

The surgery may take about an hour to complete and within 24 hours one is usually allowed to leave the hospital.

Once out of the hospital, you may plan to explore the “Sin City,” provided your doctor has no objections.

Who are the candidates for Lap Band Surgery ?

• People with BMI more than 40 or with BMI between 35-40, along with serious obesity related diseases like diabetes, high B.P,  sleep apnea, etc.
• Tried and failed all non-surgical weight loss methods.

Is it safe ?

Like any other surgical procedure, gastric banding may involve some risks. Besides the common risks associated with most surgeries like infection, excessive bleeding, nausea, lap band surgery may also have

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