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Souvenirs from Tijuana – LAP-BAND for only $4,500!

June 22, 2010

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You hear a lot about the medical tourism these days. Since DayOne Health is a bariatric clinic we get many questions about getting a LAP-BAND in Mexico. When we ask our patients why they would even considered doing it, they say that it’s the price.  For many who don’t have insurance coverage or who have BMI below 35, self-pay is the option.  Imagine you have a choice between paying $5,000 or $13,000, which would you choose?
Don’t answer this question yet! There may be more to it than it seems…
Remember, if it’s too good to be true, it probably is!  Prices for LAP-BAND surgery in Mexico can actually range from $4,500 to $15,000 depending on the surgeon and facility.  Considering that you would want to be safe and undergo your surgery without complications, you would need to look for an experienced surgeon.  Experienced surgeons in Mexico will charge between $9,000 and $11,000.  Once you reach the $9,000 range you’re basically the same as you would pay in the U.S. plus the travel costs!
Remember that the background check on the facility is as important as on your surgeon. You need to make sure that the staff speaks English and is able to provide you with necessary care in the event of any complications. If you decide to have weight loss surgery in a hospital, make sure that it has an intensive care unit that can handle a bariatric patient. Both your surgeon and facility should meet or exceed American standards. Never compromise your health to save a couple bucks!
Besides phone calls with questions, we at DayOne Health have extensive experience with patients from Mexico. Remember that the LAP-BAND surgery is just the beginning of the journey. Follow-up appointments and band fills are what determine weight loss. In other words, when you decide to get a band abroad, it is a good idea to first find a local clinic that will do your adjustments once you’re back home. I must warn you though… some places charge more for LAP-BAND adjustments when the bands placed abroad. The reason for higher pricing is related to complications arising more often among patients banded in Mexico.
Band erosions, slippages, flipped ports… we’ve seen it all!
After adding travel costs, hospital costs, expensive band fills and a fair amount stress, it seems better to consider surgery in the U.S. Here, you can be sure that your doctor meets all standards and will guide you through your weight loss journey. If you are considering having your LAP-BAND surgery done in Mexico, contact us first. Maybe we can help you find a better, safer solution. Call the patient advocate at DayOne Health in Chicago at 312.291.7501 to talk about the cost of LAP-BAND surgery today!

You hear a lot about the medical tourism these days. Since DayOne Health is a bariatric clinic we get many questions about getting a LAP-BAND in Mexico. When we ask our patients why they would even considered doing it, they say that it’s the price.  For many who don’t have insurance coverage or who have BMI below 35, self-pay is the option.  Imagine you have a choice between paying $5,000 or $13,000, which would you choose?

Don’t answer this question yet! There may be more to it than it seems…

Remember, if it’s too good to be true, it probably is!  Prices for LAP-BAND surgery in Mexico can actually range from $4,500 to $15,000 depending on the surgeon and facility.  Considering that you would want to be safe and undergo your surgery without complications, you would need to look for an experienced surgeon.  Experienced surgeons in Mexico will charge between $9,000 and $11,000.  Once you reach the $9,000 range you’re basically the same as you would pay in the U.S. plus the travel costs!

Remember that the background check on the facility is as important as on your surgeon. You need to make sure that the staff speaks English and is able to provide you with necessary care in the event of any complications. If you decide to have weight loss surgery in a hospital, make sure that it has an intensive care unit that can handle a bariatric patient. Both your surgeon and facility should meet or exceed American standards. Never compromise your health to save a couple bucks!

Besides phone calls with questions, we at DayOne Health have extensive experience with patients from Mexico. Remember that the LAP-BAND surgery is just the beginning of the journey. Follow-up appointments and band fills are what determine weight loss. In other words, when you decide to get a band abroad, it is a good idea to first find a local clinic that will do your adjustments once you’re back home. I must warn you though… some places charge more for LAP-BAND adjustments when the bands placed abroad. The reason for higher pricing is related to complications arising more often among patients banded in Mexico.

Band erosions, slippages, flipped ports… we’ve seen it all!

After adding travel costs, hospital costs, expensive band fills and a fair amount stress, it seems better to consider surgery in the U.S. Here, you can be sure that your doctor meets all standards and will guide you through your weight loss journey. If you are considering having your LAP-BAND surgery done in Mexico, contact us first. Maybe we can help you find a better, safer solution. Call the patient advocate at DayOne Health in Chicago at 312.291.7501 to talk about the cost of LAP-BAND surgery today!

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