Obesity Continues to Rise: Alarming Statistics Promote Change

by PlacidWay

Americans are fast becoming known as some of the old most obese an overweight in global populations. This is both worrisome and embarrassing to those living in the U.S., where, according to recent statistics. According to veteran news writer Bill Hendrick, writing for WebMD, obesity rates have increased in nearly half of the states in America in the past year, with 38 states admitting that obesity rates have risen over 25%. The highest obesity rates are found in the south, with Mississippi earning the dubious distinction of being the most obese state in the Union.

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Mexicali Obesity Solutions Offers Long-Term Weight Loss Benefits

by PlacidWay | Mexicali Obesity Solutions

John Price ventured to Mexicali Obesity Solutions almost a year ago, anxious to find an affordable, long-term weight loss solution to his medical condition. Suffering from high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes, John had unsuccessfully tried a variety of weight-loss options, medications, and counseling in the United States.

“Well, it’s been about eight months since I had my procedure performed,” says John. “All I can say is that it has been very, very successful. I am down 55 pounds and my diabetes is in remission.”

John isn’t the only one to benefit from the skill and expertise provided by Dr. Marco Antonio Sariñana, a highly trained and experienced endoscopic and bariatric surgery specialist.  As one of the growing leaders of bariatric surgery in Mexico, Dr. Sariñana has attracted patients from the United States and around the world.

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An In-Depth Look into Bariatric Surgery

by PlacidWay

Bariatric surgery is the term given to surgical weight loss procedures and techniques that help overweight, obese and morbidly obese individuals lose weight by restricting the amount of food absorbed into the body. Bariatric surgery is often considered a last resort for individuals suffering a variety of weight-related health conditions and disease processes. However, consumers considering any type of bariatric surgery should know that results are not instantaneous, and those who go through bariatric surgical procedures must be prepared to commit to long term lifestyle changes for optimal success.

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New Doc Arrives at Perfection

by PlacidWay | Perfection Medical Spa and Plastic Surgery

Perfection Medical Spa and Plastic Surgery Center, located in beautiful Cancun, Mexico, has added the expertise and vibrant personality of a new doctor to their staff.  Dr. Marco Antonio Carmona is joining the number of experienced and highly educated cosmetic surgeons who offer competitive and excellent medical and cosmetic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgical techniques and methodologies in Cancun.

As one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, Cancun offers not only restful playgrounds, pristine beaches, warm gulf waters and inland adventures, but some of the best cosmetic and plastic surgical procedures and facilities in the world.

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Seeking Health, Wellness, and Peace Of Mind – in Mexico

PlacidWay | Dr. Jorge Maytorena

Ken Sewell had had enough. He’d had it with his insurance company. In his own words, “After reviewing the mandatory requirements of my insurance company, I decided to pay for the procedure out of pocket. There was simply no way I could arrange my busy work schedule to meet the demands of local medical providers, not to mention my intolerance for superfluous bureaucracy.”

After carefully determining cost, out of pocket expenses, and other requirements, Sewell realized that his deductible alone would amount to more than half the cost of the procedure. Not only that, but the proposed wait time before he could schedule a gastric sleeve operation was 6 to 8 months in the future, a wait he could hardly afford due to his current condition.

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Traveling To Ecuador for Medical Services

by PlacidWay | MEDTRAVEL Ecuador

A relative small country located in South America, bordered in the north with Colombia, in the South and east with Peru and to the west with the Pacific Ocean, has a population of 14 million people and 256.000 square kilometers. The local currency since 2000 is the US Dollar, which gives travelers coming from the United States a convenience way to pay and manage local prices. The official language is Spanish. English is widely understood in mayor cities and tourist areas.

Ecuador is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, the home of the Galapagos Islands, pristine, white, sandy virgin beaches and national parks scattered along her Pacific coastline.  Visitors to Ecuador may enjoy swimming in warm sea waters year round, or venture into the higher mountain ranges for hiking, backpacking, bicycle riding, or just to enjoy the vistas.

Visitors to Ecuador also have a wealth of opportunities to explore the Amazon jungle, its beauties, dangers and unique culinary opportunities. The people of Ecuador are extremely friendly and welcoming to tourists and foreigners, regardless of their origin.

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Making Choices: Lap Band Vs. Gastric Sleeve

by PlacidWay

Introduction
If you’re thinking of traveling South of the Border for bariatric or obesity surgical procedures, and many are, you want to know the difference between lap band and gastric sleeve procedures. What’s best for you and your situation? What are the pros and cons? Do your research ahead of time and know the difference between these two common weight loss surgical procedures in order to make a wise and effective decision regarding your medical care.

Lap Band Surgery
The lap banding procedure restricts how much food could be eaten over the course of a day, resulting in weight loss. The band can be adjusted according to patient’s desires, or removed if they have met their goal weight. The Lap Band creates a small pouch in the stomach with the use of a stoma, or band, which helps to limit food intake without the need for staples. The Lap band is placed around the upper portion of the stomach, creating a “new stomach” that reduces the amount of food that can be consumed. Once the band is in place, it is possible for the surgeon to adjust it at any time by inflation or deflation.

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Nigerians Seek International Healthcare Options

by Denise Wang

Nigerians continue to travel beyond borders for healthcare options not offered at home. Nigerians are not the only individuals to engage in such practices, as growing numbers of individuals who live in countries without access to medical treatment and healthcare options are venturing to destinations such as Southeast Asia, which provides a growing number of healthcare providers in the fields of orthopedics, cardiac care, obesity and bariatric surgical options, weight loss management and general health and surgical care.

While the healthcare system in Nigeria provides adequate care for many of its citizens, political as well as economic instability in the country has driven the availability of health care away from many of its citizens. Specialty health services, treatments and procedures not available in Nigeria are available in destinations such as India, Thailand, Singapore, or in locations found in Turkey and Croatia.

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Guatemalan Angels Still Flying High

by PlacidWay | Angels Abroad

Overview
Angels Abroad, located in Guatemala, Latin America continues to be one of the most popular medical facilities in Guatemala City, offering a variety of services to individuals seeking quality and effective care in a variety of medical fields and technologies.

Treatments Offered
Angels Abroad offers a variety of treatments, including:

• Obesity surgery – lap band, gastric sleeve, and gastric bypass
• Orthopedic care – total knee replacements, hip replacement, knee arthroscopy, ACL repair and reconstruction, shoulder replacement and other joint procedures
• Cosmetic/plastic surgery – breast augmentation and reduction, face lifts, liposuction, tummy tucks, eyelid surgery, nose surgery, among others
• Dentistry – crowns, root canal treatment, pediatric dental care, veneers, dental implants and prosthesis, and gum surgery
• Fertility treatments and procedures
• Cardiac care – heart valve replacement, diagnostic cardiac catheterization, heart bypass

Helping medical travelers plan their medical vacation, staff at Angels Abroadhelp provide travel arrangements and transparent information regarding doctors, surgeons, medical treatments, and clinic facilities. Angels Abroad also helps travelers obtain hotel accommodations, provides concierge and transportation services, a cell phone to contact the doctor, and transportation to and from appointments.

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3 Week Weight Loss Program

Welcome to SOLİS Health and Wellness Tourism
SOLİS Health and Wellness Tourism LLC is bringing health and tourism services together in Turkey.Working together with top health institutions in Turkey, SOLİS offers affordable and comprehensive medical tourism packages.

Lose Up to 6.4% of your weight in three weeks while restructuring your eating habits at a Hot Springs Center in Kusadası, Aydın.

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