Lose Weight by Undergoing Gastric Sleeve Plication in Mexico

Excess weight not only looks awful, is a burden to move around, but it carries with it the possibility of a life cut short by diabetes, heart problems and stroke. The newest form of bariatric, or weight loss surgery called gastric sleeve plication and is much simpler than other forms of weight loss surgery.  In Mexico, gastric sleeve plication is offered at a fairly affordable price. In fact, the affordability of medicare is the prime reason of driving up health tourism in Mexico.

What Mexico has to offer?

The statistics are scary. In western countries, the United States leads in obesity with 30.6 percent of the population.  The United Kingdom has a 23 percent obese population, Australia 21.7 percent; New Zealand is at 20 percent. This varies from one third to one quarter and one fifth of the population of these wealthy, industrialized countries. That is a huge problem with a huge medical burden that may later fall on these countries to maintain.

Mexico has highly qualified bariatric surgeons who are very skilled at this type of surgery. They can afford to charge much less than in the United States because the cost of living is so much lower in Mexico. Many have been trained in the United States, or in the best universities in Mexico and are members of international associations of the best in their field.

Medical tourists, however, must be careful to engage doctors whose credentials are verified. Like many countries, Mexico has unqualified practitioners promising miracle cures. But the really good doctors and clinics are accredited by the JCI or ISO.

Tips for Patients Considering Gastric Plication in Mexico

    Research a few surgeons and verify their credentials.  Have a consultation with them to find out whether this kind of surgery is best for you, the benefits, the risks, what it will cost and what follow-up they offer.  If you are convinced, this is the way to go. Choose the surgeon you think will provide you with the best gastric plication for your money.

Medical tourism agencies can help you begin to look for the right surgeon and offer package deals. Along with acquiring a chance at a better lifestyle and longer life, spending a week or two in the Mexican sun can put you on the track to better health with a smile.