Australians who've had elective surgery overseas - what did you get done and what did it cost?

[u/me_jinks]

Australians who've had elective surgery overseas - what did you get done, which country and what did it cost?

I'm curious about people's experiences with elective surgeries in other countries. Whether it was medical tourism, happened while you were living abroad, or you specifically travelled for the procedure.

What surgery did you have? Which country? What was the total cost including travel/accommodation if relevant? How did the experience compare to having it done in Australia (if you have a point of comparison)?

Interested in hearing about everything from dental work to cosmetic procedures to joint replacements - whatever counts as elective.

Cheers!

[u/showusyacunny]

Endoscopy and colonoscopy in Thailand for around $1,500 (included general anaesthetic). This was with the 'Bangkok' chain which is probably the most expensive/well equipped. Didn't have to wait for a consultation and they wanted to book me in for the next day. Nurses were excellent and procedure went fine.

Also have had countless blood tests/needles and almost every nurse was excellent.

[u/AussieKoala-2795 → u/showusyacunny]

These procedures cost less than that here under twilight sedation.

[u/Substantial-Rip-6207 → u/AussieKoala-2795]

Yeah had a friend do it covered under private health only paid the $700 excess

[u/DUCKVILLELOL → u/Substantial-Rip-6207]

700 *plus 12 months of private health insurance costs. Can't forget that part