Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Save Thousands on Lap Band Surgery Abroad

By Michael Dunage

A procedure abroad that is considered to to relatively new in the west, known as lap band surgery, consists of using a vinyl ring filled with a substance called saline and applying it around the upper region of the stomach, to constrict the stomach in that area while creating a pouch in the upper region that stores food after a meal. It has been considered an effective way to lose weight.

Individuals that are uninsured or under-insured cannot afford to pay for such procedures in the U.S. without the help of a loan. Therefore, many are traveling abroad to receive this treatment at an affordable price. Patients can save up to 70% off the prices in the U.S. by simply going abroad for treatment.

Those that travel abroad find that lap band surgery is very cost effective. These modern facilities for lap band treatments abroad are modern and the technology is on par with those in the U.S. There are various destinations to choose from when deciding to have your lap band surgery procedure abroad.

Top medical tourist destinations such as mexico, costa rica, thailand, philippines and india have affordable programs for receiving lap band surgery treatment abroad. There are many lap band surgery centers in mexico with doctors that are board certified and had some of their medical training in the U.S., U.K. or Canada. These specialists have also performed thousands of lap band surgery procedures and are willing to provide documentation when necessary.

The surgeons speak English and can explain to you the advantages and disadvantages of having Lap Band surgery. Some of the advantages include the ease of doing the procedure when compared to gastric bypass. A disadvantage is that the Lap Band can slip off or get a hole in it and would need to be fixed.

The doctor will answer all your questions about Lap Band surgery. Mexico is a nearby country that overall has a great deal of experience with Lap Band surgery. Mexico hospitals used for this type of surgery are completely modern and offer luxury hospital rooms for their traveling patients.

The treatment centers have medical staff that are well trained and ready to prep you for your lap band surgery. They speak english and usually make you feel warm and at ease during and after the procedure. The standards and the equipment used are the same as in the U.S. and the devices used in the procedures are also the same or better. So, considering mexico as your destination for lap band surgery might be a good option.

Turkey is another choice for Lap Band surgery. Turkey is also an exotic location"a perfect place to travel for both vacationing and medical needs. You will find, as in Mexico, a nice set up for Lap Band surgery. Turkey offers modern clinics and hospitals that are clean, well kept and stocked with the medication and supplies that make these places extremely similar to U.S. programs for Lap Band surgery.

You will find that there are many board certified doctors in Turkey that specialize in Bariatric or lap band surgery and are extremely knowledgeable. They have performed thousands of lap band surgery procedures and like mexico provides a true meaning of gratification. - 15432

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