What’s the cheapest weight loss surgery?

Affording Your Treatment

The average price for LAP-BAND® (generally the least expensive bariatric procedure) is $15,000. This surgery can run as high as $30,000, depending on where you live. Meanwhile, gastric sleeve surgery (one of the most expensive procedures) will typically cost about $24,000.

How much do you have to weigh to get bariatric surgery?

To be eligible for bariatric surgery, you must be between 16 and 70 years of age (with some exceptions) and morbidly obese (weighing at least 100 pounds over your ideal body weight and having a BMI of 40).

Is bariatric surgery expensive?

Weight loss surgery is expensive. Typical costs can run from $20,000 to $25,000, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

How much does it cost for a bariatric sleeve?

The average cost of gastric sleeve surgery is $9,350. This cost generally includes anesthesia, the hospital facility fee, surgeon’s fees, pre-operative lab and X-ray fees, and follow-up care.

Can you get gastric bypass at 200 lbs?

Although some unscrupulous doctors may operate on such people, American Society for Bariatric Surgery guidelines say patients should have a body mass index (BMI) above 40 (which is about 100 pounds overweight), or a BMI above 35 plus serious obesity-related medical problems like type 2 diabetes.

Is gastric sleeve painful?

Whether you have gastric bypass, gastric sleeve or Lap Band surgery, there will be pain and it can be significant. It would be nice if we could say gastric bypass surgery produces an 8 out of 10 on the pain scale. Gastric sleeve surgery produces 7 out of 10 on the pain scale and Lap Band surgery is a 5 out of 10.

How can I get gastric bypass surgery for free?

Weight Loss Surgery Grants

Surgery grants help those who cannot afford surgery by funding all or part of the treatment costs. Currently, the only grant available specifically for weight loss surgery comes from the Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America (WLSFA).

Can I buy insurance to cover bariatric surgery?

Yes, you can buy insurance to cover bariatric surgery. A variety of weight loss surgery insurance options are available today. Before you make a buying decision, you should evaluate the salient features, benefits, and limitations of each type of bariatric surgery insurance option that you may be eligible for.

Why is my poop black after gastric sleeve?

An uncommon but seen complication of some types of bariatric surgery is gastric and duodenal ulcers. These ulcers can bleed, but the blood is usually digested, causing the stool to be black. Bright red blood in stool generally means it is from the colon. There are several kinds of bariatric surgery.

How do you poop after gastric sleeve surgery?

You can improve regularity by eating raw fiber vegetable every day. Starting about three weeks after weight loss surgery, you may increase your intake of vegetables, and beans to improve regularity. Drinking plenty of water may be the most important thing you can do for constipation.

Why does my poop float after gastric bypass?

Malabsorption can occur when the pancreatic enzymes or bile does not travel in sufficient quantities to the small intestine. The result is a fatty stool that may float or be difficult to flush.