$400,000
A reliable way to find experienced bariatric surgeons is by visiting the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) website. It provides accurate, up-to-date listings. You can also check with local hospitals or trusted medical directories. If you're in South Carolina, I welcome you to visit South Carolina Bariatric Surgery to learn more about the care we provide.
I do not believe bariatric surgeons specialize in diets. They specialize in weight loss related surgeries such as gastric bypass and lap band surgery.
You can find reviews for Bariatric Surgeons at www.chasefreedom.com/bariatricsurgery2.html. Another site is content.nejm.org/cgi/content/short/356/21/2176
The two restrictive types of bariatric surgery are gastric banding and gastroplasty. Both operations make less room in the stomach.
This type of surgery usually costs between $18000-$35000 without insurance. Location and experience of surgeons can make costs vary widely.
The following websites should be able to help you find information on bariatric surgeons online depending on where you live: http://www.asbs.org/cgi/membertest3.pl or http://www.laparoscopicsurgeon-online.com/
The bariatric surgery association is a site run by surgeons and nurses. The site contains information on surgery, news updates, and research.
You can find surgeons in your area that perform bariatric surgery at http://www.asbs.org/html/about/membersearch2.html. You can also search at http://www.healthgrades.com/bariatric-surgery-directory
Bariatric Surgery is done by a surgeon who is a specialist in the field of Baritarics. Most bariatric surgeons start out as general surgeons and then specialize in the field. Within the field, surgeons often specialize even further to a particular surgery (such as the gastric bypass) or a couple of surgeries (such as the bypass and the adjustable gastric band).
You can find reviews or doctors in your area at obesityhelp.com. This website has profiles of doctors in your area of doctors who specialize in bariatric surgery.
Here is one of the best websites for this information. http://www.placidway.com/profile/703/The-Bariatric-Group Before you go to Mexico, see if the US bariatric surgeons have good rates too.
Bariatric treatment is anything that intends to result in weight loss. If you are thinking about bariatric surgery, attend a free informational seminar offered by a group of bariatric surgeons in your area. You'll get an overview, hear from former patients and get to ask questions of the surgeons and staff. Bariatric surgery is a tool for weight loss. It is not a magical fix. There are different options to meet the needs of various patients. If one procedure were more successful than another, the others would not be offered. To find out what is the best option for you, attend an informational meeting. Call your local hospital to find out what surgeons are in your area.