Did you know that bariatric or obesity surgeries in the U.S. can cost between $17,000 and $30,000? Sometimes more?

Those traveling to global destinations can save tens of thousands of dollars in such locations as Mexico, South America and India. Accredited, state-of-the-art equipment and technology are making global obesity surgeries popular, common, and affordable in the 21^st century. Some of the most common bariatric procedures include:

•  Lap banding, is also known as Laparoscopic Gastric Banding (LAGB), involves a silicone band placed around the entrance to the stomach. Patients might expect a 50 to 75% weight loss of 50 to 90 pounds in about 2 years.
• Vertical Banded Gastroplasty, also known as stomach stapling. Surgical staples section off a small portion of the upper part of the stomach. Many individuals who choose this type of procedure are generally able to lose roughly 50% of excess weight within about 2 years.
• Sleeve Gastrectomy, for those with a body mass index over 50. A major portion of the stomach is removed in this procedure. A person may expect to lose between 30 and 35% of their initial body weight, or roughly 40 pounds in about a year.

Locations such as MISITA, the Munich Institute for the Surgical and Interdisciplinary Treatment of Adiposity, located in beautiful Munich, Germany or the 365 mc’s Bariatric Surgery Center in Seoul, South Korea are two of the world’s finest for the treatment of obesity and weight loss in the world. For the best obesity surgery abroad, seek the best. Affordable bariatric surgery in Europe, Asia, and South American destinations offer hope, health and longevity.