Question:
Has anyone had lap band surgery in India?

I am a self-pay and I only have $7000 for the surgery. I was hoping that someone has had surgery in India or Mexico for that amount and could tell me if they were safe.    — Tasha H. (posted on July 18, 2007)

July 18, 2007
Hi Tasha, I have heard of people going to Brazil to have the procedure done and Spain. Go under google.com and type in "Gastric bypass Brazil".Best Wishes, Mickey......
   — MCraig3

July 18, 2007
hi, I'm having surgery in Mexico for the same reason....it's a thousand dollars more than what you have but the Doctor comes highly recommended and has an incrediable background. However I'm still doing research...so good luck. Once you find a surgeon just do all the research you can about him and the facility. Be Blessed
   — mscleo

July 18, 2007
Both Lap Band and Roux En Y gastric bypass have been performed in Mexico much longer then in the states. I have 2 friends who flew down and had Lap Bands done over one weekend 8 or 10 years ago. They have done very well and loved Dr. Roberto Rumbaut. Go to www.gastricband.com or call him at 1 888 456 1211. I woud go tohim if my insurance pay. I would be interested to know what he charges now. Back then it was around $4000.
   — bderuiter

July 18, 2007
I spoke to a friend of mine who had the lap band in Mexico and originally lost a great deal of weight. However, when she wanted to get fills here in the US (Seattle area), she could not find a doctor willing to do it since they would be liable in the event something went wrong. She did find one surgeon who was willing, however, he charged $3000 plus the cost of fills. My friend has regained the weight she lost and is considering looking into RNY
   — shrinker