Posted on 01/14/2008 8:43:51 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
Most of my local doctors are from India, so why not just go to India and make it easier for them, and cheaper for you?
$17K - $30K? You could spend the rest of your life on Weight Watchers for less than that, with no danger of infection at all!
My wife’s sister had four root canals and crowns done in Mumbai for US $250. Inflation is creeping up, but it will be a long time before prices match US levels.
That’s just fine, really, if everything goes well.
Who’s going to deal with potential complications?
So far I'm doing well as far as post-surgical recovery. The band has,without being tightened yet,has already had an effect on my appetite. My doctor tells me that the band itself,due to its placement sends an "I'm full" message to the brain. My goal weight is 200 lbs,I'm about 6'1".
The surgery doesn't eliminate a diet and exercise program,my doctor has me on a low-carb diet and I get on the treadmill every day.What is has done is cut my appetite WAY down and I'm not hungry.It seems to me to be a very viable program.I had to jump through a lot of hoops over a 10 month period before I could have the surgery,but I feel it was worth it.I'm 68 years old and have eleven grandkids I want to see grow up.Without this surgery I don't think I would've survived another five years.
Suzi I tried 'em all,every diet you can think of and Weight Watchers.I went from 338 to 329 on Weight Watchers over a four month period. My surgery was covered by Medicare,(partially) and by my own insurance as second-pay...and it wasn't as expensive as you've seen mentioned on this thread,so far my EOB's total about $8K.
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I’m glad it’s helping you.
south africa is also a popular destination for cosmetic procedures...plus you get longer routine hospital stays, and recoup time at luxury hotels. As long as these countries can offer top notch care...it’s a win win for all.
What if the procedure goes badly? Do you think a court in India would award you or your heirs any damages?
This is the problem with just having the surgery in say Mexico or India....the treatment is not just the procedure, it is much more involved than that, and involves an intensive post-op care/support program in concordance with the surgery.
We had a CME lecture about just this topic a few months ago...the guys in Mexico are really gung-ho to do the procedure, but that's all they'll do.
There is a paucity of post-op care, little or nothing offered in support therapy etc....and god forbid you have a surgical complication itself such as infection, band slippage, erosion or malpractice.
Let the buyer beware...
Be careful, this place is full of self appointed “fat cops” who love nothing more than to tell you you are overweight only because you are a lazy slob who simply does not use self control. They seem to think choosing to use any medical treatment, or even seeking medical advice only makes you some form of irresponsible leftist looking for somebody else to blame, rather than taking responsibility.
Yes, there are such uneducated, closed minded arrogant pricks right here on FR.
From your keyboard, to the hills of Iowa, LOL
As surely as night followeth day doth reply #15 follow reply #14.
Congratulations! How is it going?
I've had two adjustments and everything is going OK. I stick to the lo-carb diet,am never hungry and just have to chew,chew,chew,because I found out the hard way that swallowing too big a piece of meat can be painful for a while.
All in all I'm very satisfied with my progress and so is my doctor.
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