Dr. Mario Camelo

  Everyone knows that obesity is a dangerous condition that increases the risk of developing critical diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, lung problems, sleeping issues, and stroke. Obesity is proven to kill millions of people worldwide every year. And, when diet and exercise can no longer help, there is another solution: Bariatric surgery. One form of weight-loss surgery is laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding or LAGB. While there are other forms of bariatric surgery, LAGB is highly recommended for numerous reasons. Here are some advantages to laparoscopic gastric banding:   1.     Affordable options   In the United States, the cost of getting a laparoscopic lap band is around US$14,000. However, a laparoscopic gastric banding surgery in Mexico costs as much as 70% less, including professional fees, hospital stay, surgery expenses, medications, and meals. Make sure to choose a hospital that offers plenty of sunlight and a nice atmosphere...

  Laparoscopic and bariatric surgery is a general term for minimally invasive weight loss surgery. In this type of procedure, the surgeon uses a small camera instrument called a laparoscope to access the abdomen and pelvis without making large incisions.   Among the new and popular types of laparoscopic weight loss surgery is sleeve gastrectomy. The surgery is recommended for those who suffer from morbid obesity. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy surgery permanently removes 60% to 85% of the stomach so it can only hold about 50 to 150ml of food. The reduced stomach allows patients to feel full sooner than before.   Here are some of the significant benefits of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy surgery.   1. Long-term results This surgery removes the upper rounded part of the stomach called the fundus. The fundus is the part responsible for producing hormones called ghrelin which stimulates a person's appetite. The hormonal changes that happen in the body ca...