Bariatric and Gastric Bypass Surgery Offers Hope

Many people suffering from obesity are turning to bariatric surgery as a first step on the road to recovering their health.  Gastric bypass and lap band surgery have rapidly become two of the highest performed surgeries in the United States and Canada. For those without health insurance and with deteriorating secondary health problems such as diabetes, as well as for those seeking privacy for the surgery, medical tourism is offering both options as to where and when to have these surgical procedures and hope where there was none.

Medical tourism is the process of having surgical procedures performed at state-of-the-art medical facilities in countries such as Brazil, Costa Rica, Thailand, and India. Presented in the form of inclusive packages, including travel for the patient and a companion, these medical vacations are an affordable solution to those with limited or no health insurance. They also afford patients discretion and privacy. For some who are seeking the ultimate in confidentiality, as well as the additional benefits, of a completely relaxed atmosphere in which to recuperate, a reputable medical tourism company can provide answer.

Ellen H. and Deborah H. chose Med Journeys, a top medical tourism company to arrange their respective lap band and gastric sleeve surgeries. It was important to them that they received not only the best in surgical treatment, but they had support throughout their travel. Deborah described their experience as nothing short of wonderful.

“Ellen and I are doing fine. I loved Dr. Malhotra and thought his team did very well. I was impressed with the anesthesiologist and I thought the nurses did a good job.  One big difference from being in the hospital in the U.S. is that you seldom see your doctor in America (after surgery).  I appreciate all the help from your Host Country Managers. The guesthouse worked well, especially when we felt like joining everyone for dinner at the main house. Thanks for everything.”

For Steve G. and Edith D., whom needed a lap band reversal and gall bladder surgery, their trip through the same company got Edith the help she needed quickly.

“You need to let people know that the quality of health care in Costa Rica equals and far exceeds that available in the U.S. at a fraction of the cost. Everyone we dealt with in the entire process made us feel comfortable in spite of our inability to speak Spanish. Our case was probably unusual in that the entire matter needed to be arranged in virtually no time. The Case Manager found the right surgeon for my wife’s needs and helped remove the fear of being in a ‘foreign’ country. We always felt secure and well attended. The medical recovery facility was excellent in all respects.”

In addition to gastric bypass and lap band surgery, other bariatric surgeries including gastric sleeve, duodenal switch, and the mini gastric bypass, are also available. Hospitals are part of the Joint Commission International (JCI), a world benchmark within the healthcare industry. A majority of the hospitals are also part of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the world’s largest developer of standards. Doctors are board certified and their qualifications must meet or exceed those of doctors who practice in the U.S. and Canada.

For those looking for an affordable way as well as a unique experience to help them lose weight, medical tourism can help ‘life the weight’ of any concerns off their shoulders. For all intensive purposes, a medical vacation offers an ‘in’ to be thin!