Are you overweight? Have you been looking into the different types of weight loss surgery available to you? If you have, understandably, it can be a mountain of information to sift through.
I'm going to cover some of the more important notes on the entire process so that if you are considering it, you have a better understanding of what you would be getting involved with.
Weight loss surgeries have been very successful and many physicians are starting to suggest this option for those who truly need it.
To consider your eligibility, you must be overweight by roughly 100lbs.
and have been so for more than 5 years.
If you have struggled time and time again to lose weight and you fit the above criteria, your doctor may suggest a different option such as the lap band surgery.
The main issue that comes to mind for most people is the price of the surgery and how much it's going to run them out of pocket.
The good news is that insurance companies are starting to cover this surgery more and more often so as time progresses it should be covered even more.
What about those that have to pay out of pocket? How much will it run them you ask? Well you will have two options in this case.
You will either be able to have the surgery in the United States for a little bit more money or you can go and have it performed in Mexico for a little less.
Cost ranges anywhere from 12-15k on up in the United States and as low as 7-9 thousand in Mexico.
Most people don't have these funds laying around so it's always important to search around for insurance that can cover most if not all of the expenses involved with the surgery.