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April 22, 2009

Bariatric Surgery Mexico

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A large number of people from the USA, Canada and other parts of the world visit Mexico for bariatric surgery every year. Obesity is a serious health issue linked to other life-threatening conditions like diabetes, heart diseases, sleep apnea and hypertension.

If a person’s BMI is 35 or more and exercise and diet have proved ineffective in losing weight, he/she may consider weight loss surgery. Sometimes, a bariatric surgeon may consider a person with lower BMI, too, for surgery if he/she has co-morbidities.

Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery in Mexico

  • Obesity surgeries are often too costly in the USA for an average health budget. This is where affordable bariatric surgeries like gastric bypass and lap band in Mexico come into the picture. You can expect to save at least 30%-50% of what it takes in the USA even if you add the overall package including travel and accommodation expenses.
  •  You can fly, drive or even walk across the border into Mexico for your weight loss surgery. It’s that close. For instance, there are many quality Read more »

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January 26, 2008

Lap Band Surgery in Mexico, Costa Rica or India—Is It Worth the Risk?

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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 in

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