Bariatric surgery is often used interchangeably with weight loss surgery, though it encompasses other procedures as well. Bariatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with the causes, treatment, and prevention of obesity.
American Physicians Network (APN) helps patients find and access affordable Bariatric and Weight Loss Surgery treatment options with surgeons who have received their country’s highest standard of certification and completed extensive training, including advanced fellowships. APN can work with you to help you understand your treatment options.
Contact APN online or request a free Bariatric and Weight Loss Surgery Preliminary Patient Consultation online today!
Health Travel Bariatric and Weight Loss Procedure Options
Gastric surgery induces weight loss by decreasing the overall size of the stomach. This limits the amount of food a person can ingest, which reduces their caloric intake. To be considered a candidate for gastric surgeries, you must have a thorough medical examination.
The physicians affiliated with APN perform the following weight loss procedures:
Gastric Bypass
Also known as the Roux-en-Y, gastric bypass creates a small pouch out of the existing stomach and the excess stomach is removed. The remaining pouch is connected to the small intestine. This procedure is considered the gold standard for weight loss surgery but has the potential for some serious side effects. However, it generally has fewer complications than other surgeries and remains the most effective form of weight loss surgery.
Gastric Sleeve
During surgery, the stomach is reduced to a tubelike, sleeve shape, while the intestines remain unaltered. This surgical technique reduces many of the complications commonly associated with gastric bypass such as malabsorption/dumping syndromes which can cause malnutrition as well as an array of physical symptoms.
Both traditional gastric bypass surgery and gastric sleeve procedures are performed with laparoscopic surgery, using several small ports instead of one large incision. By avoiding a large incision, patients experience less pain and a faster recovery.
Surgery After Weight Loss
Bariatric surgery includes post-weight loss procedures aimed at reducing or removing excess skin after massive weight loss. Post-bariatric plastic surgery can be performed at a later date to remove excess skin on the thighs, abdomen, arms, or other areas of the body.
How Much Does Bariatric and Weight Loss Surgery Cost?
Insurance coverage for bariatric surgery varies. Through APN, you have access to affordable bariatric procedures performed by qualified surgeons in other countries.
Bariatric and Weight Loss Surgery costs are determined by many factors including the type of the procedure and travel costs to the location where the surgery is performed. If you are a good candidate for Bariatric and Weight Loss Surgery, APN will work with you to identify affordable treatment options so you can select the best one for you.
Is Medical Tourism Safe When Used for Bariatric and Weight Loss Surgery?
The bariatric surgeons affiliated with APN are recognized as experts in their field and are committed to ensuring the highest level of patient care.
Bariatric and Weight Loss Surgery patients have the best surgical outcomes when the procedure is performed at a high-volume specialty center, like those affiliated with APN.
Find out if you are a good candidate for Bariatric and Weight Loss Surgery today!
The medical professionals at APN can help you determine if you are a good candidate for Bariatric and Weight Loss Surgery as well as help you understand your treatment options when traveling for this surgery.
If you are looking for excellent care at an affordable price, contact APN online or request a free Preliminary Patient Consultation for Bariatric and Weight Loss Surgery today!