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ShawnRIN

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4. Tough Choice

Reply to eridani (Original post)

Mon Aug 5, 2013, 08:43 AM

Aug 2013

When I lived in Europe I remember folks were going there for cosmetic surgery. They were getting tummy tucks, breast enhancement etc. because it was very inexpensive compared to other European countries and the US as this article supports. Lots of folks came back with infections and had to get treatment from their regular provider. I think I would rather have something like that done in the US, but if I am paying for it and not insurance . . . ouch!

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Why medical tourism? Just do the math for a joint replacement [View all] eridani Aug 2013 OP

Get thee to the Greatest Page. truebluegreen Aug 2013 #1

Go to Belgium, pay only 1/10th U.S. costs, at hospital w/lower infection rates Divernan Aug 2013 #2

For Profit American Health Care - Maximizing Cost For Citizens Daily cantbeserious Aug 2013 #3

Tough Choice ShawnRIN Aug 2013 #4

ahh the old preexisting injury trap dembotoz Aug 2013 #5

Which begs the question... PETRUS Aug 2013 #6

Wow. I had a hip replacement in 2007 and it didn't cost $78,000 plus surgeon's fee--or $13,660. mnhtnbb Aug 2013 #7

No, the true poster child for medical tourism is clown governor GOODHAIR of Texas UTUSN Aug 2013 #8

What stuck out from Moore's movie Sicko- even if you have insurance it often won't cover you KittyWampus Aug 2013 #9