Should I go abroad for bariatric surgery?

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Does the high costs of bariatric surgery in Western countries make you numb? Don't worry! Bariatric surgery costs abroad will save up to 80 - 90% even if you lack insurance.

Medical tourism is a pocket-friendly solution for people who can’t afford the self-pay price of the procedure in their home country.

Bariatric surgery in Mexico, Costa Rica, Turkey, and India is a cost-effective weight loss surgery tool.

Bariatric Surgery Before and After

The health benefits of gastric bypass outweigh its cost.

How Much Bariatric Surgery Costs Abroad?

The cost of bariatric surgery in Western countries is much higher compared to countries like Mexico, Costa Rica, India, etc.

For instance, a gastric sleeve surgery in the US costs you around $27,000, whereas it costs around $3,250 for the same procedure in Turkey and $4,400 in Mexico. This is how you can save 83% to 87% on costs.

The cost of gastric bypass surgery in the US is around $25,000, and the same procedure will cost you around $2,150 in Turkey and $5,490 in Mexico. Look! You end up saving around 80% to 90%.

Following are some weight loss surgery price quotes around the world:

Country	Gastric Bypass	Gastric Sleeve
United States	$25,000	$27,000
Canada	$15,700	$19,600
United Kingdom	$15,300	$11,800
Australia	$18,000	$20,000
New Zealand	$24,500	$21,750
Mexico	$5,490	$4,395
India	$7,400	$6,500
Costa Rica	$14,900	$12,650
Turkey	$2,150	$3,250

*Prices are subject to change.

Good News for Americans

People most often ask about the cost of bariatric surgery in the USA.

What if we told you that you could get gastric bypass surgery in the US only for a fraction of the cost rather than burning your whole pocket?

Yes! This is possible with our partner in the USA, Dr. Bernie Hanna - Las Vegas.

Dr. Bernie Hanna provides the cheapest gastric bypass surgery in the USA.

The cost of a gastric bypass in the USA is $16,000, and the cost of a gastric sleeve is around $10,000. You can save 35-65% in your home country.

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Weight Loss Surgery Abroad: Package Price Inclusions

Typical price inclusions for our bariatric surgery package abroad for Mexico, India, and the United States (Las Vegas) are listed below:

Price Inclusions	Mexico	India	USA
Surgeon’s fee	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hospital charges	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hospital stay	Yes	Yes	Outpatient
Hotel stay	Yes	Yes	Yes
US-RD diet prog.	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pre-ops	Yes	Yes	Yes
Follow-ups	Yes	Yes	Yes
Lab work	Yes	Yes	-
Phone calls & Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes	Yes
Companion stay	Yes	Yes	-
Companion meals	Yes	Yes	-
Airport pick-up	Yes	Yes	Yes
Support group	Yes	Yes	Yes

What May Result in Additional Charges?

Let’s decode the above equation. The rule of thumb is that if the cost of bariatric surgery abroad and the travel expenses are lower than the price quoted by your local surgeons and hospitals.

Consider medical tourism!

Airfare
Extra medication or an additional hospital stay
Discovery of a hiatal hernia during surgery
A body mass index (BMI) exceeding 50*, which requires a longer OT time and anesthesia, and extra hospital stay

(*People with a BMI of 40 or more are morbidly obese.)

Airfare
Blood and blood products
Any other additional procedure
Use of special drugs/consumables
Professional charges of other consultants
All expenses for stay beyond the package period
CT/MRI or any other complex lab investigations

Airfare and Hotel Stay
Protein shakes & vitamins
Post-operative prescription medicines
Pre-operative labs, EKG, and surgical clearance* (Usually covered by insurance)

If you choose medical tourism for bariatric surgery abroad, make sure you factor in the following too:

Currency fluctuations
Meals not part of the package
Additional travel expenses
Hotel stay not covered by the package
Visa and passport costs, if applicable
Expenses related to the accompanying guest (please note we offer free stay for one guest in Mexico)

Factors affecting the cost of gastric bypass in a medical tourism destination are:

The chosen hospital or surgery centre
Cost of living in the desired destination
The reputation of the weight loss surgeon
The extent of competition among the local bariatric surgery providers

How To Pay for Bariatric Surgery Without Insurance?

Not every health insurance policy covers the procedure. Insurance companies don’t pay for gastric bypass unless they deem it medically necessary.

You will have to check if your provider offers insurance coverage for it.

Some of the ways to finance gastric bypass in the absence of gastric bypass coverage are:

In case your insurance doesn’t offer coverage, you may consider medical tourism.
We facilitate gastric bypass in all the leading medical tourism destinations around the world.
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It is a way to raise funds for a particular problem using the Internet.
Crowdfunding sites are a ready platform for online fundraising for surgery.
Generally, people respond with generous donations.
That’s because they prefer lending a helping hand directly rather than through a non-profit.
Popular crowdfunding sites for raising funds for surgery: GoFundMe, GiveForward, and FundRazr.

It refers to the phenomenon of replacing a previous loan with a new credit for the surgery.
It utilizes the same collateral as used in the old debt. It involves the revision of the monthly installment payment plans.
The new payment plans will be based on the new interest rate and the amount borrowed.
Here is a detailed read on refinancing for weight loss surgery.

It involves bringing together a bunch of people who pool in part of their income for a specific cause.
All the members of the pool agree to a pre-defined payment period. They take turns receiving the lump sum.

Another option is to take an informal loan from friends or family.
One can avail such loans without extensive paperwork.

A CareCredit card can come in handy if you have high deductibles.
It also helps with high fixed out-of-pocket payments or co-insurance.
You can also utilize it for surgeries not covered by your insurance plan.
This healthcare credit card only covers bariatric surgeons and facilities in the United States.
For a procedure costing $2,500 or more, financing plans with a tenure between two and six years are available.

Is Bariatric Surgery Covered by Medicaid?

Not all states' Medicaid programs cover gastric bypass surgery.
Mississippi is the state that doesn’t give coverage.^[1]
Medicaid program helps low-income group people irrespective of their age.
Medicare is an insurance program covering people aged above 65 years.
The program does not consider income levels.
To qualify for Medicare, the candidate should choose to have weight loss surgery at a bariatric centre of excellence only.

Ready to transform your life with bariatric surgery abroad?

But have some reservations about it, especially when compared to diet pills?

Let’s address your concerns about bariatric surgery vs. weight loss drugs.

Weight Loss Drugs: Easy Way Out Or Cause For Concern?

You might be thinking: why should I get bariatric surgery when I can just take weight loss pills?

Given the recent surge of weight loss drugs in the market like Semaglutide, it’s a valid question^[2]

And with more experimental drugs on the way, it's natural to wonder if diet pills are the solution to obesity.^[3]

Like all things that seem too good to be true, however, there is a catch here.

Firstly, you should know how these medications, known as GLP-1 agonists, work.

Weight Loss Drugs

How Do GLP-1 Agonists Work?

These drugs mimic the effects of a hormone called GLP-1. They slow the passage of food through the stomach, helping you feel fuller for longer.^[4]

This ultimately helps you lose weight.^[5] However, the stomach being slowed down too much can cause a multitude of problems.

GLP-1: Glucagon-like peptide 1 agonists stimulate the pancreas to release insulin and suppress glucagon release, ultimately helping to control blood sugar levels and weight.

Dr. Julia Osei

Side Effects of GLP-1 Agonist Weight Loss Drugs

Studies show that GLP-1 agonist drugs can lead to issues such as:^[6]

Pancreatitis
Gastroparesis
Bowel obstruction

Long-Lasting Damage Caused By Weight Loss Drugs

These are all serious issues that can cause long-lasting damage.^[7]

Gastroparesis, or delayed gastric emptying, can also lead to other complications like^[8]

Dehydration & malnutrition
Bezoars, which can cause blockage, ulcers, and bleeding^[9]
Hard to control blood glucose levels, which can worsen diabetes

These side effects can have a physical as well as mental toll, as reported by many people.^[10]

Additionally, you will have to take these drugs all your life for their weight loss effects to stay.^[11]

Is Bariatric Surgery Better Than Diet Pills?

Bariatric surgery has certain advantages over GLP-1 drugs, such as:

Leads to more weight loss & BMI reduction
Can treat other obesity-related conditions
Leads to longer life expectancy

Source: NLM^[12] The Lancet^[13]

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Bariatric Surgery vs Weight Loss Drugs

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What Are the Advantages of Bariatric Surgery?

Weight loss surgery results in better self-esteem and overall quality of life.

It also causes a reversal of life-threatening diseases, such as:

Type II diabetes
Sleep apnea
Arthritis
Abnormal cholesterol

Abnormal cholesterol
Breathing troubles
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Heart disease

Source: Mayo Clinic^[14]

Other Things You Need to Know

The success of the procedure depends on the changes in eating habits after surgery.
Exercising regularly after weight loss surgery is also recommended and helps patients lose weight more rapidly.
Not following the doctors’ post-surgery instructions might result in no or minimal benefits.
Minimally invasive bariatric surgery done laparoscopically speeds up recovery and reduces pain.^[15]
Some people may require plastic surgery to treat droopy skin from losing weight.^[16]
They may have to undergo plastic surgery a year or more after having the gastric bypass.
According to the National Centre for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), bariatric surgery is successful when the patient loses 50-70% percent of his or her excess weight.^[17]
One can be back to work in about three to six weeks after the surgery.^[18]

How MTC Can Help You?

We offer all-inclusive weight loss packages at carefully screened accredited facilities abroad.
Our aim is to give people in financial distress easy access to pocket-friendly WLS.
We are a Better Business Bureau (BBB) A+ ranked US corporation. Our negotiated prices ensure you get quality care for just a fraction of the US costs.
Patient satisfaction and top-notch post-op care form the core of our philosophy.
We believe in transparent pricing. For an instant quote in your inbox, fill the contact form.
We’ve helped thousands of people get access to bariatric surgery since 2007. Check out our client ratings and reviews.
We can help you with flexible payment plans and loans in case you can’t afford cash-pay surgery.
We offer medical tourism complications coverage in case of a surgery-related problem later.
Our panel includes board-certified bariatric surgeons.

A Complete Medical Tourism Experience Abroad!

We provide you with high user-value information on having surgery at the destination of your choice.
We coordinate between you and your bariatric surgeon abroad.
We assist in the entire process.
We make arrangements for stay and local transfers.
We also arrange for video calls with the surgeon if desired.

FAQs for Bariatric Surgery Cost Abroad

Yes, you should opt for bariatric surgery abroad because you can get quality work done at affordable prices.

For instance, A gastric sleeve surgery in Mexico will cost you around $4,400 and 3,250 in Turkey. The same procedure will cost you around $27,000 in the US. you can save up to 83% to 87% on costs.

Gastric bypass surgery in the US costs around $25,000 and you can get the same procedure done in Mexico for $5,490 and for 2,150 in Turkey you end up saving up to 80% to 90%.