Archive for August 2011

Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Cost

The low cost of Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy in the medical tourism destinations is the primary reason that an increasing number of people desirous of getting back into shape are flocking to countries such as Thailand, India and Mexico for a cost effective solution to obesity. The cost of vertical sleeve gastrectomy in these countries is […]

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Affordable Weight Loss Surgery

Weight loss surgery is sometimes the only hope for some people. But several health insurances don’t exactly cover their costs, and affordable weight loss surgery is not something you can easily get in developed nations. In the UK, for example, NHS and obesity surgery don’t go hand in hand – the NHS only handles less […]

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Gastric Bypass Revision to StomaphyX

The long-term results of gastric bypass surgery, like those of any other weight loss surgery, are dependent to quite an extent on the patient. If a patient doesn’t adhere to a strict low-calorie gastric bypass diet, chances are the weight will come back. According to the University of California, 20% of the 100,000 gastric bypass […]

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