Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Thousands Travel For Weight Loss Surgery Abroad

By Michael Dunage

A growing number of overweight concerns within the U.S. is now becoming an epidemic. Thousands are turning to weight loss surgery as an alternative to diet and exercise. This is an easier option for most.

The procedure, however, is not covered under all insurance plans and not everyone has health insurance. Due to the high cost of such a procedure, many people are left without many options. One good option is to have ones weight loss surgery abroad. This involves visiting any one of several countries for weight loss surgery.

Many people are turning to destinations abroad as an option for the high cost for weight loss surgery in the U.S. There are savings of up to 70 percent by traveling abroad for weight loss surgery. Individuals are even including travel and tourism as part of the surgery while spending the time to recuperate in a tourist setting. Some of the top destinations for weight loss surgery are Mexico, Costa Rica, Thailand and turkey. These countries offer the same quality of treatment and care as 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 will usually have your own personal attendant as soon as you arrive abroad and will be transported to your nearby hotel prior to receiving your weight loss surgery treatment. The hospitals and facilities use state of the art equipment and technology. The specialists that perform the weight loss surgery are often board certified and have completed hundreds if not thousands of weight loss surgery procedures and have many international clients.

Besides Mexico another destination such as Costa Rica, offers a pleasant experience. This country is one of the fastest developing destinations for tourism and many U.S. citizens are migrating to Costa Rica for retirement and some have vacation homes there already. There are many weight loss surgery programs in place and a great deal of doctors have practiced in the U.S. or are board certified. You can stay in an affordable luxury hotel close by the hospital or medical clinic. You will be transported to meet with the surgical team and doctor shortly after arriving.

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. - 15683

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