Alabama Bariatrics

Orbera is a nonsurgical weight loss system. It serves as a temporary way to lose weight by filling a balloon with saline in the stomach, limiting the access of extra food into the stomach. This allows for weight loss over time.  After a few weeks to about six months, the balloon is removed and the results of weight loss are revealed. If you think this is an option for you, we have a program that can incorporate an intragastric balloon into your weight loss plan, we have the tools to help you out. We can even give you a play by play with the process. It states on our website , " After an initial consultation with your Coach EmmaLaura, you will be scheduled for a comprehensive history and physical exam with Dr. Suggs.  He will continue the discussion with you, then decide with you if you are a good candidate for Orbera or Obalon.  You’ll then be scheduled for the insertion procedure, given dietary and pre-procedure instructions, and be given several prescriptions to ...

I predict that on an international scale, especially where flying is concerned medical tourism will be on hiatus for a little while. But this is far from becoming a death knell for the industry. Like anything else in life, we will adapt and it can be business as usual. Luckily patients who are looking into it have more options. If you worry about traveling to a medical danger zone but still want a procedure done at a reasonable and professional rate, they can get things like weight loss surgery and other bariatric services right here! Alabariatrics in Huntsville, Alabama has a cheaper bariatric surgical rate than most states. We also speak English, have payment plans and we don't require a plane ticket.  If you have questions about our medical tourism program visit us at  www.alabariatrics.com

While I don't see it being a complete end to medical tourism , I think it will put a halt on things for some time. They have discouraged international travel between certain countries, and it has already put various parts of the economy are already to a grinding halt. Diseases, no matter how easy or complicated they are, spreads faster in large groups, so it is a common-sense practice to enforce temporary travel restriction measures. But, we are better equipped for the coronavirus than our medieval ancestors were for the black plague. We know how to look for patterns in the habits of a virus, and we can manipulate things on a genetic level. So, it will be a temporary setback  at best .     Just use common sense tactics, enjoy washing your hands often, avoid sharing food and drink from the same containers as others, and don't be in public if you think you are getting sick.