Medical Tourism

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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Lap band surgery is the answer to the prayers of many patients suffering from morbid obesity and related disorders, such as hypertension and heart disease. In lap band surgery, an adjustable band is placed around the upper region of the stomach to restrict food intake and help patients feel full sooner. As a result, patients experience a dramatic reduction in weight within a period of six months to two years. The results of the lap band surgery are permanent. However, the cost of lap band surgery is quite prohibitive in the USA leading patients to look for cheaper alternatives elsewhere. But is cheap lap band surgery really possible? Does quality suffer if you opt for cheap lap band surgery? Not necessarily.

In USA, the cost of lap band surgery ranges from $20,000 to $30,000. Moreover, health plans, such as Medicare and Medicaid, cover the cost of the surgery only if you can prove dire medical necessity. This means your BMI has to be higher than 40, and you should be able to demonstrate a history of previous attempts at weight loss. Any patient who does not meet these requirements

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