News, 'I can't afford surgery in the U.S.,' says bargain shopper. (insurance, India)

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(CNN) -- When Godfrey Davies learned he needed surgery to remove polyps blocking his nasal airways, the self-described bargain shopper set out on a mission to find an affordable surgeon. He quickly learned a good deal is hard to find.

"The total numbers they were throwing at me were just incredible. I couldn't believe it," he says.

'I can't afford surgery in the U.S.,' says bargain shopper - CNN.com

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Originally Posted by John1960

(CNN) -- When Godfrey Davies learned he needed surgery to remove polyps blocking his nasal airways, the self-described bargain shopper set out on a mission to find an affordable surgeon. He quickly learned a good deal is hard to find.

"The total numbers they were throwing at me were just incredible. I couldn't believe it," he says.

'I can't afford surgery in the U.S.,' says bargain shopper - CNN.com

As a member of the National Assoc. Of Realtors, he could get insurance.

[summers73]

Take malpractice out of the picture, well you get the idea.

Bargain yes, and I fully endorse these "operations in paradise", combining surgery with a relaxing visit to the beach (Thailand, India, etc). Just keep in mind that you are taking a small risk.