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January 26, 2008

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

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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December 26, 2007

Getting a Low Cost Gastric Bypass Surgery in Mexico

Many people visit Mexico for low cost gastric bypass, a surgery for overweight. In a gastric bypass surgery, a surgeon divides the stomach into two connected parts—a small upper pouch and a larger, lower pouch. After the gastric bypass surgery, the patient automatically reduces food intake as he or she starts feeling full earlier. This leads to a dramatic weight loss over a period of six months to two years. Gastric bypass surgery also significantly reduces morbid obesity related illnesses, such as hypertension and heart disease, and related deaths by up to 40% .

Although the advantages of gastric bypass surgery are well documented, many severely obese people are discouraged by the high cost of the surgery. The average cost of the surgery is around $25,000 in USA. Insurance companies in the USA pay for the surgery only if the patient has a BMI of over 40 and can prove that he or she has made other serious non-surgical efforts to control weight. When this is not always possible, many patients opt for low cost gastric bypass surgery

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