An Explanation of the Cost of Gastric Bypass Surgery
by Dave
Lavinsky
zone3
The cost of gastric bypass surgery and other bariatric surgical
procedures are high averaging between $20,000 and $35,000. Many
insurance companies are beginning to see obesity as a serious health
disorder, however, and have begun to cover some of the cost of gastric
bypass surgery.
Insurance companies will only cover the cost of gastric bypass surgery
if the candidate is qualified. A qualified candidate is firstly at
least 100 pounds overweight and has demonstrated in the past a serious
effort to control their weight through lifestyle changes like diet and
exercise. Candidates must have been obese for at least 5 years prior
to the surgery, not have a history of alcohol abuse, and not have
depression or other serious psychiatric disorders.
After surgery, there are other things to consider when factoring in the
cost of gastric bypass surgery. A new lifestyle commitment will
include a membership to the gym, a healthy choice diet, a wardrobe that
may have to be replaced on a continual basis for a year, even
transportation and furniture.
Beyond the material cost, there is also a physical and emotional
cost. Gastric bypass surgery permanently changes your digestive
system making it impossible to eat certain foods or combinations of
foods. You will also have to make a commitment to exercise regularly
and avoid high-sugar and high-fat foods that may hurt your system.
Emotionally, an adjustment will have to be made as you adapt to your new
lifestyle and continually changing body. People important to you may
also treat you differently after weight loss, which can cause stress and
conflict. Any surgery is serious and a surgery to promote weight
loss should only be undertaken when all other avenues have been
explored.
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procedure, recovery, cost and complications relating to standard,
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