Things You'll Need:
- Know the terms Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Adjustable Laparoscopic Banding(LAP Band)
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Step 1
Hospital Angeles, Tijuana, MexicoLook for quality all inclusive hospital. The low cost of gastric bypass surgery in Mexico does not mean that the quality of the surgery has to suffer in any way. Mexico has some great international standard hospitals, such as the Hospital Angeles in Tijuana. Hospital staff that understands English, has experience with American patients and has high standards/requirements for their doctors (for example requirement of being board certified).
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Step 2
Consider only experienced surgeon. Mexico boasts of some of the most experienced and renowned gastric bypass surgeons. For instance, Dr. Lopez Corvala is an experienced surgeon who has been performing bariatric surgery for more than 15 years.
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Step 3
Avoid settling for the cheapest priced Gastric Bypass surgery offer in the same area. A very low price indicates that the hospital or clinic does not have much business and may not do a quality job. Chances are that a cheap priced hospital, clinic or surgery center will have an incompetent or inexperienced surgeon and obsolete equipment.
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Step 4
Geographically look for a gastric bypass hospital in Mexico that is near to a major airport(located either in USA or Mexico).
