Mexico Lap Band: In Mexico, Lapband Surgery is the most obvious choice.
By PSAuthority on Feb 9, 2009 in Health and Fitness
Leaving the United States in order to have medical procedures done is becoming increasingly common as the cost of health care in America continues to rise up to astronomical levels. People who are lacking health coverage are flocking to Mexico in search of affordable medical procedures.
The Lap Band procedure is surgery that assists very obese individuals to regain a healthier weight. Lap Bands are rings made of silicone positioned between the newly formed top section and the abdomen’s bottom section. The operation lasts about 25 minutes and general anesthesia is used. The Band is adjustable, reversible and requires no stapling, cutting or rerouting of the intestinal tract. Patients are given an extensive instruction manual post op that includes topics on pain management, surgical site care and dietary instructions. Recovery time is normally 3-7 days. The Lap Band Surgery is also the only adjustable, reversible, surgical weight loss procedure that is approved by the FDA.
Lap Band Surgery is one of the many procedures being done more and more in Mexico. For those who lack insurance coverage, Mexico provides this surgery at a portion of the expense in America. Lap Band Surgeons in Mexico have also been in the field of gastrointestinal surgery far longer than American surgeons.
An extremely sensitive subject, weight loss issues lead many Lap Band patients to chose to have their surgery performed abroad. Once you’ve had the procedure you can rest and recuperate in an exotic atmosphere without friends or family members knowing about your procedure.
Throughout the world there have been almost 500,000 Lap Band Surgeries. Mexico is one of the few countries that work with the patient to assure easy transportation in and out of the country and at many of the facilities there are packages which include round trip airfare, cross border transportation, transportation to and from the hospital and a two or three night stay at a nearby hotel for two. Your surgeon can work to find a low cost solution if you can not return to Mexico for the follow up fill procedures or you can return to the facility where surgery was originally performed.
The tax benefit may also make this surgery beneficial. Medical expenses, including travel, are tax deductible so many people get a large portion of their out of pocket expense refunded to them at tax time
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