Bariatric surgery is generally explained as weight loss surgery. When other fat reduction methods such as a rigorous diet management and daily physical exercise, are not effective anymore, bariatric surgery is the best choice to lose and manage weight in a safe, planned way.

Types of bariatric surgery

Bariatric Surgery Benefits

  • Weight loss — Right away after the procedures, most people lose weight quickly and continue to do so for the months to come.
  • Improved health — Weight loss surgery can improve many obesity-related health conditions, including:        
    • Diabetes
    • High blood pressure
    • High cholesterol
    • Sleep apnea
  • Improved mood and quality of life — After weight loss procedures, many patients acknowledge an overall improvement in social and emotional well-being, considering them benefits of bariatric surgery.  They admitted to have more energy and more active lifestyles.

The costs for a weight loss surgery that is truly life-changing and in some cases life-saving, varies from region to region.

Here are the best destinations wordlwide for low cost bariatric surgical procedures:

In Mexico

Gastric Sleeve Surgery: $7,000
Gastric Bypass: $11,500
Gastric Bypass (Laparoscopic Surgery): $ 9,200
Gastric Bypass (Open Surgery): $ 8,200
Lap Band: $6,000

In India

Gastric Bypass - $6,950
Sleeve Gastrectomy - $6,000

In Thailand

Gastric Banding Surgery Package - $11,000
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass - $16,767

In South Korea

Minimally Invasive Gastric Bypass Surgery - $9,500

In Poland

Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass - $6,400
Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve - $8,500

In Turkey

Lap Band Surgery - $8,000
Gastric Bypass - $14,000