Cheryl Said:

Friends, I would like to know that how much cost Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery?

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Jon Said:

If I have Tricare and Medicare insurance, how much would bariatric surgery would cost?

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Carole Said:

Bariatric Surgery?

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As far as cost, it is my understanding that it costs around $25,000 (in Houston) without insurance coverage. There are a few insurance carriers that still cover it, but many have dropped it from their policy or offer it only as an optional coverage to businesses, many of whom do not accept it. I don't know if Medicaid covers it or not. There are many risks involved with gastric bypass, but there are just as many benefits to be gained. My mother had the surgery about 1 1/2 years ago & it completely changed her life. She made the decision that, yes, she may die on the table or have complications, but with the life she was living, being morbidly obese, she was killing herself anyway. It is not a decision to be made lightly & I encourage you to research the surgeon that you are considering using...find out what his/her track record is & contact people who have used him/her.

Marcia Said:

How much does bariatric surgery cost, while still be done by a professional and safe.?

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Crystal Said:

How much does it cost for Bariatric surgery?

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I had gastric bypass surgery in April 2005. I started out at 268, now I’m 180 and holding. These links will help you in many ways to make a decision if this is for you or not. I vote yes, because it made such a difference in my life. I was taking 8 pills a day, and after my surgery, I lost my diabetes. The way they do the surgery, takes your diabetes away. I no longer have to take glucophage, and I no longer have high Cholesterol or high blood pressure. I’m down to 2 pills a day. I went from a size 26-28 to a 16-18.
Most people struggle with paying for the surgery. Go to this site, it is a great support system for you, because it’s only people who have had gastric bypass or lap band. Every insurance program has been rated, and you’ll get tips on how to deal with your insurance company, as well as, surgery tips, food tips, and just support. http://www.obesityhelp.com/
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric…
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http://www.webmd.com/content/article/46/…
http://www.lapband.com/lapband/aboutlapb…
Check out this link, this lady put her heart and soul into it, with lots of great info:
http://www.gastricbypassfamily.com/index…
Vitamins I take… you have to be very faithful about taking them after surgery, because you can become very sick if you don’t. There were recommended by my surgeon and nutritionist.
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http://www.webmd.com/hw/weight_control/h…
There is a very good web site by a guy named Basil White. He’s a govt. worker and a comedian. He walks you through everything. Very interesting. He had the surgery and did well. If you want an idea how people handle the surgery, read here!
http://www.basilwhite.com/gastric/
Some other helpful links…
http://dir.yahoo.com/Health/Diseases_and…
http://www.stapleclub.com/general_info.h…
http://www.locateadoc.com/articles.cfm/1…
http://www.dhmc.org/webpage.cfm?site_id=…
http://www.connectionwls.com/
http://www.mygastricbypass.com/
http://www.gwdocs.com/health/eHA-eHA_Con…
Risks of Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric bypass surgery is considered the safest and most effective type of bariatric surgery. But as with any major surgery, the procedure does carry some risks.
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Good luck with your surgery and new life!