Low Cost Bariatric Gastic Bypass Weight Loss Surgery
When are Gastric Bypass or Weight Loss Surgeries Performed?
A gastric bypass or weight loss surgery is usually recommended to patients who are considered very obese. Unlike other forms of surgery, doctors tend to regard gastric/weight loss bypass surgery as a measure of last resort, only to be employed when other methods of weight control have failed. This is the case, in part, because there are genuine risks of nutritional deficiency following the surgery if recommended changes to diet and lifestyle are not adhered to closely.
What is a gastric bypass?
The procedure involves using surgery to restrict the degree of food that an individual can eat at one time and often results in a weight loss of 70-80 percent of one’s baseline body weight.
What kinds of gastric bypass procedures are there?
There are three kinds of Gastric bypass or weight loss surgery types:
• The procedure most commonly performed in the US is called the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, in which the stomach pouch is made and the stomach is put back together in a Y configuration. It can be done “open” using a big incision or “laparoscopic”, using multiple small incisions.
• The next is the Lap Band procedure in which a band is placed around the stomach and is inflated to allow only a small amount of food to get through the stomach at the time. It is often done laparoscopically.
• The most extensive procedure is the biliopancreatic diversion, in which the lower portion of the stomach is removed and the pouch that’s left over is connected to the end of the small intestine. It carries a higher risk of nutritional deficiencies.
You may be wondering if this kind of surgery is right for you. Here are three things that will tell you if you could be a candidate for this kind of surgery:
1. A body mass index (BMI) of 33 or more
2. Or, you are about 100 pounds above normal weight for men and 80 pounds for most women.
3. You’ll need to have a clear understanding of the operation and the subsequent lifestyle changes you will need to make.
Is it really cheaper and low cost to have bariatric or weight loss surgery abroad in mexico?
The cost of having weight loss or bariatric gastric bypass surgery abroad at destination such as mexico is much cheaper than in the U.S. and financing is available. While many facilities don’t list exact figures, the costs are generally half of what you’ll pay in the U.S., while receiving the exact care you’d receive locally. In Mexico, for example, you’ll save 70 percent over U.S. procedures. In Costa Rica, you’ll pay half the U.S. based cost.
Is it safe to have weight loss surgery abroad in Mexico?
If you are concerned about the thought of being treated abroad in countries such as Mexico, you needn’t be worried.
Here’s the truth about the medical centers and hospitals in Mexico we work with.
• They are internationally accredited by the JCI* and top rated
• Many of the doctors we are affiliated with in mexico are board certified, meaning they have had to pass rigorous examinations and extensive training.
• The equipment, prosthetics & technology used are of the highest standards and top quality. They are the same or better than you would get in your local hospital.
• The hospital and clinic medical staff and doctors offer first rate quality personal care and attention that will far exceed your expectations.
• Compared to what you will pay for the surgery locally, it is significantly less expensive
* The JCI is an international accrediting body for medical facilities that has been approved by the International Society for Quality in Health Care. It also works in conjunction with the World Health Organization on issues of patient safety.
Where can I have a gastric bypass surgery performed?
• You can stay close to the U.S. and have Lap Band Bariatric Surgery for weight loss in Tijuana. More and more individuals travel each year to Mexico to receive quality care and receive low cost on bariatric gastric bypass surgery. There is at least one prestigious bariatric surgery center that has done more than four thousand lap band surgeries and is close to San Diego. They work with a U.S-based aftercare program—an aftercare program specifically designed for U.S. patients who need advice and management after their procedure. Patients generally spend two nights at the hospital and three nights at a five star hotel nearby the hospital. There is also a Cancun-based hospital and obesity center that offers a four surgeon team and a five night stay at a five star hotel, located in Cancun, Mexico.
• Doctors in Argentina took place in inventing many of the aspects of the various kinds of gastric procedures and run state of the art institutions. The surgery, located in Buenos Aires, can involve the classic bariatric surgery, the lap band surgery, laparoscopic and bariatric gastric bypass procedures. There are Board Certified surgeons that have done thousands of procedures at low cost savings to you of 70 percent of the charges in the U.S. or in Europe.
• Costa Rica is a small country but with one of the best healthcare systems in Latin America. The low cost of the gastric bypass procedure is reasonably priced and many doctors speak excellent English and have studied in the U.S, Canada or Europe. The cost of a bariatric gastric bypass surgery procedure can be fifty percent less than the same procedure in the U.S, with the quality being equal. Costa Rica is an excellent location for sun, fine weather and medical tourism. The procedures are done at San Jose; which is a large city and the capitol city of Costa Rica. India as mentioned is also a high quality treatment destination.
You know, I’d love to lose that weight, but it’s so much work to set up all of the details for traveling to Mexico!
We’ll take care of all of the details. As we understand more about you and your situation, we will send you a custom plan or package about the doctors, hospitals, your procedure and the low cost. You'll be able to speak with your overseas doctors and staff that will be caring for you during your stay.
Everything will be arranged for you before you leave, including flights, passport, visa and hotel accommodation. You will be met at the airport by one of our English-speaking personal representatives. You will also be able to talk with us or ask any questions at any time you need to and we'll stay in touch throughout your procedure abroad and even after you return to your home.
If you are considering having a low cost bariatric gastric bypass procedure abroad in Mexico, we will be happy to provide you with a free quote. All you need to do is click below.
