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How to Find the Best Bariatric Lap Band Surgeons in Mexico

February 15th, 2008

Looking for a experienced bariatric surgeon in Mexico? Many people from the United States visit Mexico for Bariatric surgery, lap band being the most popular. Their primary motivation is the lower costs for the surgery in Mexico. Lap band surgery costs around $8,000 in Mexico whereas it can cost anywhere from $14,000 to $20,000 in the USA.

Like any profession not all lap band surgeons in Mexico have equal success rates. Before confirming the lap band surgery in Mexico, make sure you are dealing with one of the best lap band surgeons. The price difference between the medical care from an average and a good bariatric surgeon is not much. When looking for the best bariatric lap band surgeons in Mexico, there are four key factors you must consider:
• Education & Training
• Surgical Experience
• Proctoring Experience
• Knowledge of English
• Quality of practicing facility

The surgeon should have qualified in the field of bariatric surgery from an accredited medical school. Verify that your surgeon is certified by a medical board. If possible, go for an INAMED certified surgeon. INAMED (now Allergan) is a global leader in manufacturing obesity

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Gastric Bypass Surgery in Mexico at Low Costs

December 26th, 2007

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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