Medical Tourism

Lap band surgery in Monterrey, Mexico, is a hot favorite with medical tourists from US (especially from the states of Texas, California, and Arizona) and Canada. Monterrey is an important Mexican city, known for its sterling quality medical care and tourist-friendliness. Other equally good choices for gastric banding in Mexico are Reynosa, Ciudad Juarez, and Tijuana.

This article discusses the reasons for medical tourists choosing Monterrey, Mexico, for gastric banding.

Why Consider Lap Band in Monterrey

• Huge difference in cost: When the cost difference between lap band in the US and lap band in Monterrey is more than 50% (on an average), and when it is followed by other advantages listed below, it is quite understandable why people from the US and Canada prefer Monterrey for their weight loss surgery. This cost difference spells good news to everyone who needs bariatric surgery, but more so to people without health insurance.

• US-quality medical care: When you choose Monterrey for your gastric banding, you win in more ways than one. It’s not only the cost advantage, but also the quality of medical care: it matches that available in the US, UK, Canada, or any other developed country. There are top hospitals in Mexico accredited by Joint Commission International, a US body that lays down strict standards for accreditation worldwide.

• Proximity to US and Canada: For US and Canadian nationals, Mexico is the closest top quality medical tourism center. For people suffering from obesity in the states of Arizona, California, and Texas, going to Monterrey hardly feels like going abroad, as it is just a couple of hours’ drive away. The rest of US, too, is very well connected with Mexico through frequent flights from all major cities.

Things to keep in mind when going to Monterrey for Gastric Banding

• Don’t go for the cheapest hospital, doctor, or a small-time clinic. Choose a hospital that is forthcoming with information about its accreditation, if any, and Staph infection rate; allows you to talk to the surgeons and/or see their resumes, gives access to patient testimonials, etc. Often this can take a lot of research and your time. Medical Tourism Corporation works with only those hospitals in Mexico that medical tourists frequent and have a high opinion of. Hence, we could help you choose the right hospital and bariatric surgeon for your lap band surgery.

• Arrange for follow-up visits/lap band fills in your home country before you even leave for Mexico.

• Do keep in mind that all obesity surgeries, including lap band, are but tools for weight loss. Without your commitment to a healthy lifestyle and compliance with post-surgery dos and don’ts, lap band surgery will have limited success.

Gastric banding in Monterrey, Mexico is a cost-effective option if you lack insurance, or if your health plan does not cover bariatric surgery. It is especially advantageous for residents of Texas, Arizona, and California states, because of the ease of going to Mexico.

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