Saturday, January 31, 2009

Thousands Travel For Weight Loss Surgery Abroad

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.

A lot of insurance premiums do not cover elective type procedures and even those with policies that cover the treatment, many are under-insured. Individuals are now using the Internet do compile their own research on destinations abroad that perform top quality and affordable weight loss surgery care.

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.

When it comes to weight loss surgery, Mexico is one place where weight loss procedures are done. One can have the Lap Band procedure, a newer procedure, or the more traditional gastric bypass surgery. The first step is to contact a medical travel facilitator and look up weight loss surgery Mexico. They will likely have programs that are all inclusive, except for the flights.

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.

Costa Rica is also a great nearby location for receiving weight loss surgery. They offer modern facilities and treatment centers that are in line with the U.S. facilities. There are special medical travel programs for weight loss surgery abroad available for those wanting to travel to this destination. The process is fairly easy, you travel to Costa Rica and are greeted at the airport by your English speaking personal assistant that will transport you to your hotel accommodation prior to meeting with your surgical team and doctor.

Turkey is a destination that offers top quality medical hospitals and the rooms are comparable with those in a five star hotel. The medical team and nursing staff will take care of you throughout the process before and after receiving your weight loss surgery procedure. The experience is actually the same if not better than you would receive in the U.S. You will be given personal attention at each and every stage of your treatment.

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