[Freddebruyn]

Brazil offers modern, affordable and safe medical Obesity Surgery. The high quality, training and specialization of surgeons and medical staff contribute to Brazil being a worldwide reference in almost all medical procedures. São Paulo, Brazil is considered to have some of the worlds best equipped hospitals and highly skilled surgeons. Brazil is the second country in the world that most performs Gastric Bypass Weight Loss Surgeries (USA is in first place). The reputation Brazil achieved in Obesity Surgery can be explained by the high quality of the surgeons and its lower cost compared to other countries.

Dr. Roberto Rizzi prefers the Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass procedure because it's safer and has fewer long term complications than other available weight-loss surgeries. Gastric bypass, which changes the anatomy of the digestive system to limit the amount of food a person can eat and digest. It is also the favored bariatric surgery in the United States.

Cost of obesity surgery is significant lower in Brazil then in many other countries. Also the quality and reputation of surgeons in Brazil makes many foreigners decide to come to Brazil for this procedure. Clinic Franco e Rizzi got patients from USA, China, Mozambique and other countries for these reasons.

[Michael]

Consider surgery in another country. However, after surgery support for possible complications is something else to consider. Its easier to go back to a local surgeon than it is to a surgeon in another country.

[Freddebruyn]

Yes, you are right. When you qualify for surgery under your health plan you might not even have the option to consider doing it elsewhere.

If you do not qualify or do not have insurance then you have to consider the options:
1. Location
2. Procedure and extra applied techniques
3. Experience of surgeon
4. Quality of hospital
5. Special care to avoid complications
6. Post-surgery support
7. Total cost of the surgery

Internet is a great tool, not just for comparing options, also for post- surgery communications.

Fred