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The Fiscal Cost of Obesity

There is a direct cost to people who are over weight and obese. These costs do indeed vary based on the individual's specific scenario but there is always some direct financial cost to remaining obese. Here are just some examples:

  • Prescriptions: Medicines can cost hundreds or more likely thousands of dollars a year, with or without help from insurance coverage. Obese and over weight people are very likely to have conditions often treated with expensive medications. These may include:
    • diabetes
    • arthritis and other joint pain
    • high blood pressure
    • high Cholesterol
    • depression
    • many, many other obesity related health conditions that can require expensive medications to address.
  • Bariatric Supplies: Obese individuals may also have to purchase medical equipment to help address problems related to their obesity.

Patients suffering from sleep apnea may have to purchase a CPAP machine to help them sleep. These devices cost hundreds of dollars. Additional bariatric supplies may become necessary for morbidly obese people. Reinforced toilets and baths, seats, motorized wheelchairs as well as other items can cost thousands of dollars.

More importantly than these few examples of actual costs of obesity are the costs that can't be measured with dollar figures. The highest cost comes in the form of the quality or life you are missing out on due to your weight and the years you will lose because of your condition.

So I applaud you for moving forward in your life a making a positive change toward a healthier new you.

Experience Counts

Dr. Kent C. Sasse

While there are many good bariatric clinics located across the United States, our's has the distinct honor of having Dr. Kent Sasse as our medical director. Only here can you have your lapband surgery personally preformed by Dr. Sasse. As an acclaimed author, extremely experienced bariatric surgeon, and nationally recognized expert in the field of weight loss, Dr. Sasse has significantly affected the lives of many patients. Let him help you lose the weight and improve your quality of life. Contact us today. Dr. Kent C. Sasse's Books

Self-Financing Your LapBand Surgery

Reduced Cash Pay Lap Band price: $12,849 including consultation and surgery by Dr. Kent Sasse, anesthesia, cost of the band and supplies, fee for the outpatient surgery center, and the program fee including materials and a guide to LapBand success written by Dr. Sasse.

An additional fee of $469 is paid to the BLIS corporation to cover complications as a protection policy for unexpected potential costs.

I have insurance but I am considering self financing my weight loss surgery.

This is a fairly common situation for people looking to improve their quality of life with a comprehensive weight loss solution involving weight loss surgery. There are many reasons why someone may want to avoid using insurance to cover the costs of a gastric banding or gastric bypass procedure.

Less Red Tape - insurance companies can make it difficult for you to get approved for weight loss surgery. There are many steps to qualify for coverage and every insurance carrier has different policies and criteria that need to be meet in order to be approved for weight loss surgery under their plans. This can make for a confusing time for an individual who should be focussed on getting healthy rather than navigating the maze of today's health plans.

Quicker Process - With cash pay patients, the process of beginning your weight loss journey is much faster. There are less obstacles to navigate with regard to insurance paperwork. The pre-surgery programs are decided upon by you and your bariatric physician as opposed to the mandated requirements of your insurance carrier.

If you are considering weight loss surgery and have been hindered in your attempt by a lack of cooperation from your insurance company or you don't have medical insurance you can still take advantage of the life saving benefits of today's laparoscopic weight loss surgery procedures, such as gastric banding.

The one thing in life you can't get back is time. This is something we all know. If you are facing delays in achieving your weight loss goals and improving your quality of life due to lagging or a lack of insurance you may wish to pursue other options to be able to afford weight loss surgery and start living your life that much sooner.

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