Lap Band Surgery in MexicoLow Cost All Inclusive Gastric Lap Band Specials from $ 3,999 [Ciudad Juarez, Guadalajara, Mexicali, Monterrey, Puerto Vallarta, Tijuana] Get Quotes from Top Mexican Surgeons Mexico Lap Band Packages are priced to include:
For many people with obesity complications, lap band surgery is proving to be a blessing. There are numerous benefits of lap band surgery. This page content tells you about the Mexico Lap Band Surgery and why patients from the USA are increasingly choosing Mexico as the destination-of-choice. History of Lap Band Surgery in MexicoMexico has had an early start in laparascopic banding compared to the U.S. The FDA (food and drug administration) approved the process of lap band surgery in the USA in 2001 whereas Mexico has been providing gastric band surgery since the 1990's.
The good news for patients opting for weight loss surgery in Mexico is that over the years, the standards of the medical facilities has been steadily going up while the lap band surgery costs have been going down considerably. Many facilities in Mexico meet or exceed U.S. standards, and boast of state of the art medical equipment. This is attributed to the lower ''operating expense'' and the costs of doing business there. Mexico Lap Band Costs compared to the USAThe Mexico lap band surgery cost is comparable to that in Asia (India), but quite lower compared to USA, UK & Canada. Following are some approximate lap band surgery cost comparison:Mexico: $ 3,999 ~ $ 8,000 USA: $ 10,800 ~ $ 20,000 Besides the actual costs, there are other financial considerations to look into. For instance, US health plans, such as Medicare and Medicaid, cover the cost of the surgery only if the patient can prove that their BMI (body mass index) is higher than 40. Not only this, the patient should be able to demonstrate a history of previous attempts at weight loss. Any patient who does not meet these requirements does not qualify for health plan coverage for the surgery. This effectively puts lap band surgery out of reach for many in the USA. In most cases the individual has to finance the surgery on his own. Funding lap band surgery through bank loans is another common & easy option to finance a lapband surgery in Mexico. In such scenarios, Mexico, as a medical destination for lap band surgery is quite attractive. Even after considering travel and lodging expenses related to the surgery, a 50% to 60% cost saving can be achieved. Countries like Mexico and India are able to provide low cost lap band surgery because the general cost of living there is lower than in USA, Overhead expenses for the hospital & medical professionals are also much lower. This means the cost of hospital services, surgeon's fee, food, and boarding is generally lower in these countries than in USA. Cheap weight loss surgery in Mexico does not mean the quality is inferior. Mexico has some of the most experienced and qualified lap band surgeons. Hundreds of Americans visit Mexico for a satisfying lap band surgery every month. Many Mexican surgeons are certified by lap band manufacturer INAMED Health (now Allergan) to train (proctor) other doctors in America (including the United States). Gastric Banding for Teens in MexicoIn the past few decades the concept of obesity is increasingly being related to children and teens. Up to a third of American teenagers are obese, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Unhealthy weight gain due to poor diet and lack of exercise is responsible for over 300,000 deaths each year. This is a staggering and worrisome statistic by any standards.Causes for obesity among teens are many; some of them include: family history of obesity, stressful life events or changes, poor eating and drinking habits, lack of exercise, medications, depression or other emotional problems and low self-esteem. The risks and complications with obesity are also high; some of them include: high blood pressure, breathing problems, increased risk of heart disease and sleep Apnea. Moreover, extremely obese teenagers are at risk of type-2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome - a cluster of heart disease risk factors involving high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar and abnormal cholesterol levels. Over the years, there have been serious misgivings about weight loss surgery for children and teenagers. This is mainly because surgery meant gastric bypass, which carried a risk of death. This risk, though considered acceptable for many adult patients, is thought to be too high for children. The gastric banding surgery in teens is shaping up as a safe and reliable alternative to gastric bypass and offers great chances of successful weight loss control for the adolescent. Along with weight loss, gastric banding also leads to healthy changes in blood sugar and blood fats. As of now, laparoscopic adjustable gastric band surgery for teens (adolescent & children under 16 years) is not approved by the US FDA. But as gastric banding surgery evolves into a viable option and statistics becoming available on this, people are hoping that it would be approved by the FDA sooner or later. For this reason, Mexico has been the destination of choice for teens undergoing adjustable gastric banding surgery. The proximity to USA in terms of geography and culture are the advantages of visiting Mexico for cheap overseas weight loss surgery. Medical Tourism Corporation has in its network some very renowned medical hospitals in Tijuana, Ciudad Juarez, Reynosa & Monterrey. These Hospitals are at a 15 minutes drive from the USA-Mexico border. Mexican Hospitals - Where to go for Lap Band Surgery?While deciding on a hospital for lap band surgery in Mexico costs should not be the only criteria. There are certain factors the patient needs to take into account beside costs. Here are some of them:Decide on which would be better for your needs: a hospital or a clinic (surgery center)? Doctors would advise going for a fully integrated hospital. The reason being, in rare cases of unexpected surgical emergency or a medical complication, a hospital happens to be a definitely a better option than a clinic. It is also important that the patients select a hospital with ICU, Blood Bank, MRI, Pharmacy, Cafeteria, X-Ray, and doctor offices at the same premises. Another thing to consider is the geographic location. Also crucial is the past record & reputation of the hospital. The hospital staff should know English. Most of the times, a patient will have a guest to come along to Mexico and the guest would need a place to stay while in Mexico. Certain hospitals in Mexico do provide boarding arrangements. Checking out this information beforehand is recommended. Not to mention the credentials & experience of the surgeon are vital points to consider. Things to look for here are successful surgeries the doctors have carried out in the past. More the surgeries better the doctor. A surgeon with 900 surgeries is a much better choice than a surgeon who has done only 200. Do check if the surgeons are certified by the medical board. Do they speak good English? Look for surgeons certified by INAMED or INAMED proctors. INAMED is a global leader in developing and selling obesity intervention products. INAMED lap bands are approved by the FDA. Low Cost Mexico Lap Band PackagesLap band surgery in Mexico does not require being in a long medical waiting line, which is quite common in Canada & many European countries. Medical Tourism Corporation has in its network some very renowned medical hospitals in Tijuana, Ciudad Juarez, Reynosa & Monterrey. These Hospitals are just few minutes drive from the USA-Mexico border.Medical Tourism Corporation does much more than facilitate a low cost lap band surgery in Mexico for you. We help you make an informed choice about your lap band surgery. We provide vital information about the surgeons and hospitals in Mexico. We provide you with Mexican doctors' credentials so that you can look at the surgeon's qualifications, surgical experience, and proctoring experience. We make sure, the medical devices and implants used in Mexican hospitals are the same that are approved for use in the USA. We also provide you with details of hospitals that have accompanying guest accommodation facilities. In essence, Medical Tourism Corporation works to get cost effective lapband surgery in Mexico. The hospital and physicians we deal with have performed hundreds of successful lap bands in Mexico, India, Belgium and Costa Rica over the years. Lap Band Surgeons in Mexico
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