CABG Surgery -should I travel to India for this?

I am planning to get the CABG Surgery in India. I have been tired of trying to get it in the NHS. The cost is supposed to be very low in India and I have heard the Hospitals are good.

Many patients travel from UK, Ireland, and Scotland to get low cost CABG surgery in India. One of the most frequently asked questions when considering CABG surgery is the price of surgery in India.

But you should consider some other factors as well such as: ---

a) Check whether after the CABG surgery you will stay in the hospital or be discharged and taken to a hotel; ask about special care or assistance after the CABG surgery and about contingency plans in case of complications during the procedure or recovery time.

b) Do they recommend having a close friend or family member travel with you to provide support for CABG Surgery In India.

c) Find out when the India鈥檚 high season is so that you can avoid exorbitant flight prices and enjoy more moderate weather.

d) Read up on local costs, the prices of meals, transport and hotels, how easy is it to travel around and whether it is considered safe to do so

The reasons for choosing to travel abroad for CABG surgery are different for everyone but with lengthy NHS waits and concerns about MRSA advantage of affordable, high quality private healthcare in India, and combining it with a tropical, cultural or relaxing holiday saving thousands of pounds compared with having the treatment done privately in the UK.

I checked out the website of Forerunners Healthcare 鈥?which is the premier most medical tourism company in India offering CABG surgery in India to International Patients. They have served more than 400 International patients from across the globe (especially US and UK) to get low cost affordable surgery in India at the best Hospitals and Medical Institutions. I think this could be of help for you as well.

They may be a reason why the price is low, maybe the quality is also low. Be careful.

A Coronary Artery Bypass Graft is quite a serious operation. I know I have had one! (on the NHS). To travel such a long way would seem to me to be dangerous, not from the point of view of the operation itself, but afterwards travelling home. You are not fully fit after the procedure and the stresses of flying home could be perilous. Save your money and wait a little longer for the NHS

Which hospitals have you heard about?

I seriously urge you to at least visit the hospitals you intend on considering to do the CABG. Before making your decisions.

India in general is a poor country. Im not saying for sure....but they may not even have the basic equipment to deal with the surgery, some hospitals don't have food......and family is supposed to provide this.

I have also heard one room many many many many patients. Lack of beds. Sleeping on floors. Hardly any saline bags for drips.

What is the urgency of you NEEDING a CABG right this minute??? Have you spoken with your doctor in Uk about what the prognosis is if you don't have the surgery soon? Have you spoken with your doctor about the considering of going to india to have it done???

These are all very important things to consider!!

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