Saturday, January 31, 2009

Weight Loss Surgery Abroad At An Affordable Price

By Michael Dunage

Weight loss surgery has increased in the U.S., partly because of the epidemic of obesity which has struck the nation. Rather than exercise or go on a diet, individuals are turning to surgery as an aid to weight loss that involves losing the pounds faster and simpler.

Most Insurances do not cover the procedure however, and many that opt for the treatment are usually either uninsured or under insured. Growing numbers are going abroad for weight loss surgery. There are several great destinations for this type of treatment.

Turkey, Costa Rica, Mexico, India, Thailand and Turkey are some of the countries a person can choose from to have marked reductions in the cost of their surgery. Surgery costs can be up to seventy percent reduced from the same surgery in the U.S. This makes weight loss surgery abroad a cost effective way to lose weight. Weight loss surgery abroad is also extremely safe and offers many amenities you wouldn't even find in a surgery performed in the U.S.

One of the most popular destinations for weight loss surgery in Mexico. There are several procedures to choose from such as a complete gastric bypass, lap band or various other weight loss treatment types. You can gain much experience by contacting a medical travel coordinator or facilitator service on the Internet to arrange your weight loss surgery treatment abroad. They offer many inclusive packages at cost more affordable that in the U.S. or elsewhere.

The guest house or hotel rooms that are available and used during or in between the surgery are usually just as good as a four or five star hotel room. The personal assistance is superb and the personal attention is second to none. The flights can also be arranged and the patient alone or with family to accompany, are off to the desired destination such a Mexico for the weight loss surgery abroad.

You meet your personal attendant and check into a luxury hotel room nearby the hospital where you will be having weight loss surgery. Mexico hospitals used for this purpose are modern, clean, and have state-of-the art facilities and equipment. You will meet your surgeon who is board certified in weight loss surgery. Mexico may be their choice of practice, but many have trained in the Western countries on modern techniques and have done hundreds of weight loss surgery procedures.

Another good place for weight loss surgery, Costa Rica is a country that is developing in some places but completely modern in others. They offer medical tourism programs for surgeries like weight loss surgery and have similar programs to those you'd find in Mexico. You travel to Costa Rica and check into a luxury hotel near the hospital and clinic. You will initially meet your doctor for weight loss surgery; Costa Rica's doctors are also well trained.

When it is time for weight loss surgery, Turkey hospitals also offer luxury hospital rooms. The well trained nursing staff will take care of you and prepare you for weight loss surgery. Turkey hospitals have state-of-the-art surgical suites and your surgery will proceed exactly as in the U.S. After the surgery, the nurses will take care of you before your flight home.

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