Posts Tagged ‘affordable weight loss’

Monday,February 8th, 2010

by Denise

Do you know what all these treatments have in common?

 

·         Weight-Loss Medications

·         Bariatric Surgery

·         Gastroplasty

·         Lap Banding

·         Sleeve Gastrectomy

·         Gastric Bypass

 

That’s right; obesity surgery in Mexico. Some of the best gastric bypass surgeons in Mexicali or laparoscopic surgery in Mexico is just across the border. Gone are the days when medical and dental treatments in Mexico were considered substandard. Bariatric surgery in Mexico, as well as RNY doctors, lap banding hospitals in Mexico and bariatric surgery in Cancun offers world-class and state of the art facilities for obesity or weight loss patients not only from the U.S., but around the world the best in experience and expertise.

 

Americans venturing south of the border enjoy affordable surgery in Mexico, from experienced, accredited and highly trained weight loss surgeon and bariatric surgeon choices to looking for the best in Cancun hospitals, Mexicali hospitals or Baja Coast Health Centers.

 

Doctors in Mexico who specialize in treatment of obesity offer a multitude of treatments for obesity, including morbid obesity surgery, laparoscopic banding, vertical sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic gastric banding.

 

The stigma associated with medical tourism is fast disappearing as consumers become more educated regarding their options for medical care. Weight loss surgery in Mexico offers safe, effective and affordable weight loss and obesity surgical treatments that are not covered by insurance plans in the U.S.

 

PlacidWay, a rising expert and resource for medical tourism abroad, offers consumers information, resources and contacts to a variety of obesity treatment facilities throughout Mexico that offer highly trained, experienced physicians, surgeons and staff to meet any weight loss need.

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Posted in Medical Tourism, Mexico Medical Tourism, Obesity | Bariatric Surgery Abroad, weight loss programs | 2 Comments »

Wednesday,January 20th, 2010

by Denise

PlacidWay, a medical tourism portal, offers obesity and weight loss facilities, centers and surgical centers for consumers for use in determining weight loss surgeries, techniques, procedures and programs abroad.

 

Successful and long-term weight loss and weight loss management also involves support, both short-term and long-term during the weight loss process.  Counseling, group support, and understanding of diet and nutrition as well as the importance of exercise is vital in any successful gastric bypass surgery for obesity, any type of laparoscopic band surgery, and for long-term sleeve gastrectomy recovery and other bariatric surgeries. 

 

Traveling to another country to have a wide variety of procedures done has grown increasingly popular as costs for procedures continue to cause financial hardship and strain on Americans.  If you haven’t really seriously considered traveling to another country to have your procedure done, you should.  Traveling outside of national borders saves patients thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars on various surgeries and medical procedures.  In some cases, choosing to have surgery abroad costs about a tenth of what you’d pay for the same procedure in the U.S.

 

Foreign weight loss facilities such as those found in South of the Border destinations offer some of the best obesity surgery abroad. Weight loss is important for health and wellness. Facilities like those provided by Dr. Marco More in Buenos Aires, Argentina or the Antiobesity Center in Cancun, Mexico, offer patients around the world affordable weight loss treatments that apply high standards of care and effective treatments.

 

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Posted in Argentina Medical Tourism, Gastric Bypass Surgery Latin America, Medical Tourism, Mexico Medical Tourism, Obesity | Bariatric Surgery Abroad, South America Medical Tourism, weight loss programs | 7 Comments »

Monday,November 30th, 2009

by Denise

Bariatric surgery is a catchall phrase for several different types of weight loss procedures and surgeries. Candidates for any type of weight-loss surgery should not expect it to work miracles, as patients are expected to engage and maintain strict eating habits, as well as developing new lifestyle habits and behaviors.

 

Restrictive bariatric surgical procedures are designed to generally reduce the size of the stomach and to limit the amount of food a person can eat at one sitting. Several common weight loss procedures are described below.

 

Weight-loss surgeries and procedures are designed to reduce illness and death caused by obesity. For many, weight loss improves multiple conditions including high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, and coronary artery disease. In addition, other body systems, including a digestive, endocrine, and immune system benefit.

 

Weight-loss surgical procedures are very expensive in the United States, and may range anywhere from $17,000-$30,000 per procedure. In most cases, medical insurance policies don’t cover this type of procedure because it’s elective. However, individuals traveling to foreign destinations can find affordable weight loss surgical procedures in countries like India, at the Artemis Health Institute or in Mexicali, Mexico at Mexicali Obesity Solutions. Some of the best bariatric surgeons in South Korea are found at 365 mc’s Obesity Clinic and Bariatric Surgery Center in Seoul.

 

For the best obesity surgery abroad, obesity surgery in Thailand, or the best weight loss surgery in Europe, check out the options as PlacidWay, an international medical tourism portal based in Colorado for reliable world-class facilities from South America to Asia to Central European destinations.

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Posted in Gastric Bypass Surgery Latin America, Medical Tourism, Obesity | Bariatric Surgery Abroad, South America Medical Tourism, Thailand Medical Tourism, weight loss programs | 4 Comments »

Monday,September 21st, 2009

by Denise

Did you know that Americans spend an average of $30 billion dollars a year on weight loss medications and products? Some of them are effective while others are not. Obesity, like other long-term and chronic conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes often utilize the benefits of prescription drugs, but like any medication or drug, side effects from weight loss medications do occur.

On the other hand, obesity and weight loss treatments and surgeries are generally only an option for people who are more than 100 pounds overweight. Most physicians will first suggest a wide variety of treatments such as behavior modification, dieting, and exercise. Sometimes, a doctor will prescribe medications. When these fail, surgery is an option for those who have not responded to such treatments and who are severely obese.

Unfortunately, many people don’t realize that along with a multitude of weight loss treatments and surgeries, changes in attitude, lifestyle, and sometimes lifelong habits need to be addressed. Studies have shown that weight loss programs that don’t provide the support of counselors,  educators, nutritionists or support groups often fail.

Obesity and weight loss treatments in the United States are expensive, and few are covered by health insurance plans. However, facilities such as the Antiobesity Center, located in Cancun, Mexico offers not only weight loss procedures and surgeries, but support and management in long-term weight loss maintenance.

World-class weight loss and obesity centers located around the world, from 365 mc’s Obesity Clinic in Seoul, South Korea to the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in Switzerland offer individuals seeking long-term weight loss and lifestyle changes not only affordable, but effective and successful - at prices you can afford.

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Tuesday,June 2nd, 2009

by Denise

Many people don’t realize that many obesity surgical procedures are not covered by medical insurance in the United States. However, hundreds of Americans seek various obesity surgical procedures, including bariatric surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric balloon surgery, laparoscopic surgery, tummy tuck, and liposuction or ‘liposculpture’ south of the border in Mexicali. Facilities in this area of Mexico are excellent and growing increasingly popular with Americans venturing to Mexico and other Latin American destinations for superlative, experienced and affordable weight loss and obesity surgical procedures.

One of the most popular bariatric surgeons in Mexicali is Dr. Marco Sarinana of Mexicali Obesity Solutions. Dr. Sarinana offers affordable bariatric surgery for individuals seeking a multitude of procedures, included those listed above, and for treatment to help reduce or eliminate symptoms like snoring, reflux disease, sleep apnea, heart attacks, and strokes.

Affordable gastric band surgery at Dr. Sarinana’s Mexicali Obesity Solutions costs an average of $7,500, much less than the average cost of gastric band surgery in the United States. Bariatric surgery in Mexico in locations such as Mexicali, Baja California, other locations throughout Mexico offer not only Americans but international travelers the best in care at affordable costs, with less wait time.

When it comes to treatments, prices, qualifications, training and credentials, facilities like Mexicali Obesity Solutions provide beneficial and reliable options for medical travelers seeking weight loss programs and weight loss surgery in a multitude of bariatric and gastric bypass surgical procedures. For safe, reliable and experienced care, don’t hesitate to look beyond borders for your health care. Your wellbeing is at stake.

 

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