Tag: Medical travel
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Overseas Weight-Loss Surgery Gone Wrong: A Harrowing Tale
The lure and the risk of overseas weight-loss surgery The decision to pursue weight-loss surgery abroad is often driven by cost, wait times, or access to specialists. Families and patients who opt for overseas procedures in the hope of faster or cheaper outcomes can find themselves navigating a maze of medical jargon, unfamiliar protocols, and…
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Athens Medical Journey: My Endometriosis Surgery Abroad
Athens as a Lifeline: Why I chose to go abroad for endometriosis surgery Endometriosis is a deeply painful, chronic condition that affects hundreds of thousands. In Ireland, the Endometriosis Association estimates about 155,000 people live with this disease, yet access to specialists remains painfully slow for many. My own journey began with escalating, daily pain…