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Gastric Surgeries a Solution to the North American Obesity Epidemic
For some North Americans Gastric Bypass and Gastric Banding are necessary, life saving procedures, not cosmetic surgery
By SABRINA BADAL
By now we are well aware that millions of North Americans are suffering from obesity. Doctors have stated that this problem is so out of control, that having a good diet and getting regular exercise alone are not the only solutions to this problem. For people who are extremely overweight, gastric surgery is a life saving procedure.
A new study out of the University of Pittsburgh says there's a deadly difference between obesity and extreme obesity. Over the past seven years, Dr. Kathleen McTigue has tracked the health of more than 90,000 people. She found the heavier the person, the greater the risk of death.
"We found that diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol accounted for much of the obesity-related death risk," says Dr. McTigue, of the University of Pittsburgh.
For people who are suffering from other health conditions brought on by extreme obesity, gastric surgery is the answer.
However the cost of gastric surgeries in the United States is astronomically high. Gastric Banding and Gastric Bypass can cost up to $30,000 and it these procedures not covered by most insurance companies.
For most people, this price tag is out of reach. However some state of the art hospitals in India offer these gastric procedures for as low as $16,500.
Medical Tourism companies, such as MedSolution.com, can help North American patients safely access these hospitals and procedures.
MedSolution.com ensures that all of the hospitals and staff are fully accredited and the hospitals go through many rigorous site inspections before any North American patients are sent there for treatment.
Doctors say that gastric surgeries can help those suffering from obesity regain control of their lives, and help treat other health problems brought on by being extremely obese.
However patients also need to make changes in their lifestyle along with the surgery. Healthy eating habits and regular exercise are important to maintaining a healthy weight once the surgery has effectively reduced the patient to a healthy size.
For more information about getting Gastric Bypass or Banding in India, you can contact MedSolution.com at 1-800-984-0457 or email them at info@medsolution.com.
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