Posts Tagged ‘treatment of obesity’

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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Monday,August 17th, 2009

by Denise

The Antiobesity Center, located in Cancun, Mexico is a state-of-the-art clinic treating obesity through weight loss therapies, weight management techniques weight loss surgical procedures. Taking a multidimensional approach to treatment of obesity, staff at the Antiobesity Center consider cultural, social, metabolic, and physiological aspects that lead to weight gain and obesity.

 

Obesity is caused by a multitude of factors, including individual rate of metabolism, psychology (comfort-food heating, stress), genetics, sedentary lifestyles, and some medications. Utilizing all aspects of the potential causes and reasons for an individual’s weight gain or obesity before initiating treatment is a key factor in long-term success. 

 

Treatments

Treatments offered at the Antiobesity Center include:

 

  • Restrictive and malabsorption of bariatric obesity surgery procedures, defined as

            * Intragastric balloon (BIB® system)

            * Gastric sleeve (such as vertical sleeve gastrectomy)

            * Adjustable gastric band (banded gastroplasty)

            * Mini bypass (may include laparoscopic obesity surgery)

            * Gastric bypass (obesity gastric bypass surgery)

            * Lapband system® (lap banding)

            * Fullsense Bariatric Device®

 

  • Dietary and nutrition education
  • Exercise training
  • Lifestyle changes

The Antiobesity Center is located in Cancun, the ultimate tourist destination for many Americans seeking obesity and weight loss treatments and procedures south of the border. Nestled against the Caribbean, Cancun provides modern and state of the art weight loss and obesity surgery center and surgical facilities that may be accessed via national and International airlines.

 

So enjoy a bit of the sun and sand while taking care of your health. You can’t find a better and more relaxing destination than Cancun. Easy travel arrangements, affordable bariatric surgery, and the expertise of weight loss physicians and bariatric surgeons will better your quality of life.

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Wednesday,May 20th, 2009

by Denise

Tired of trying every diet and exercise and still don’t get the results you are looking for? Feeling achy or rundown because you’re carrying too much weight? Obesity is one of the most prevalent causes of multiple diseases and conditions that afflict people in the United States today. If the traditional methods are not working, weight loss surgeries might be just the answer you are looking for. There are many treatments to choose from, the most common being:

 

  • Weight-Loss Medications
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Gastroplasty
  • Lap Banding
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Gastric Bypass Surgery for Obesity

These treatments are not for everyone. Weight loss therapies and treatment of obesity, and obesity surgery specialists are expensive in the U.S. Obesity and weight loss treatment and surgeries are generally only an option for people who are more than 100 pounds overweight. After a physician has suggested various types of weight loss methods such as dieting, behavior modification and exercise or even medications and they do not produce satisfying results, they will then determine if weight loss surgery is the answer. Surgical procedures are generally divided into three categories: malabsorption, restrictive, and mixed, or combination. The type of surgery any patient will undergo will depend on how much weight needs to be lost. Lap banding and gastric bypass (gastric bariatric surgery) are two of the most common surgeries.

 

Going through weight loss surgery helps patients reduce illness and even death in those who are extremely obese, as well as improving ailments such as high blood pressure, diabetes and other heart diseases. Check out facilities such as the Sanoviv Medical Institute in beautiful Baja Mexico or the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in Switzerland for high quality medical facilities and atmosphere.

 

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