I live and work in the Middle East and I want to get Lapband surgery somewhere close by. I am looking for a good, reliable, affordable reccomendation on a surgeon somewhere in the Middle East, Asia or Europe. My husband thinks we should go back to the States for the surgery but it will cost several thousand more to do it in the States than somewhere aboard. But this is also my body and I only have one so I want an outstanding surgeon not just a cheap one. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

I read somewhere that Malta has excellent ratings from THe World Health Organization. That would just be a short flight for you.

Thanks, I will look into Malta. Anyone else out there got any suggestions?

I had my surgery done in Qatar and it cost close to 5,000USD. Overall a favorable experience so far. Good-luck!

Please contact Dr Chris, chris.debruyne@advalvas.be he has a colleague in Dubai that also does banding surgery. Also if you prefer to come to Europe, I cannot recommend Dr Chris enough. He knows his stuff, the hospital in Beligium is fantastic. I think I should become his spokesperson.....lol!!

If you want more information let me know.

I am planning to do it in Dubai with Dr. Gabi Wazz.

If you have already done your please let me know where and how was it?

I am having surgery in Israel in 2 weeks by Prof. leo. Lantsberg, MD. He is supposed to be one of the best. He teaches in the States and in Europe. I am not sure of the cost, mine is covered by my insurance here, however, I have been told by other Americans that it is realatively low. That they purchased the airline tickets and paid for the band and still had money left over for their mini vacations around Israel. There are other doctors in Israel that do the procedure as well, but my doc is the best as far as I am concerned. He is the chief of laproscopic surgeons in Israel, let alone top bariatric doctor. He is a little hard to get to see, but I am not complaining. If I need him I have his cell number. If you haven't already made up your mind of where you want to have it, check out Israel as an option