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The Cost of Gastric Bypass Surgery
The cost of gastric bypass surgery can vary widely, and is determined
by a number of factors.
The amount you pay will depend on the type of surgery,
the experience of the surgeon and his or her staff, the length of time
you have to stay in the hospital, and whether or not any complications
develop that require a second surgery.
The country in which the surgery is performed is also
a large factor in the cost of this weight loss procedure. Clinics outside
the United States may charge far less for bariatric surgery.
More insurance companies are now paying for the surgery,
but usually have strict requirements for eligibility for the procedure.
However, many employers do not purchase policies that cover the cost
of gastric bypass surgery or other weight loss treatment because of
the additional cost.
In the US, the average cost of the The Roux-en-Y procedure
is about $35,000. You may find surgical centers outside the US that
charge about half this amount. However, this will not cover the cost
of pre-treatment counseling, if required, and will not cover any complication
that may occur, which can be both expensive and life-threatening.
What if there are complications?
If you insurance doesn't cover the procedure, they will
probably not cover any treatment that is needed if complications arise.
Complications can include such things as leakage, infections and gall-stones.
If these complications will not be covered by your insurance,
you will need to pay additional costs if they arise. Be sure to have
a frank conversation with your insurance company and the finance officer
at the surgical center so you will have a good understanding of all
potential costs for your weight loss surgery.
Other costs to consider are any long-term follow up sessions
that may be needed in order to prevent nutritional imbalances, and counseling
that may be required to make sure you don't regain any weight. Almost
all surgeons suggest ongoing nutritional counseling. Weight loss can
have an effect on relationships, too, so you may want to consider ongoing
psychological counseling and support to help you and your family become
comfortable with your new thinner body.
A free report covering insurance issues and gastric bypass
surgery is available online at http://www.stress-free-weight-loss.com/health-insurance.htm
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Note: The information given here should
not be taken as medical advice. Be sure to talk to your doctor
about any concerns you may have about gastric bypass surgery.
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