Weight Loss Surgery
Weight loss surgery can help you lose weight and improve your overall health, but it is not a one size fits all solution. Compare the various surgical options before making a decision.
WLS DIET
Dietary Guidelines
Bariatric patients will be expected to make changes in what they eat, how much they eat, and how they eat.
Learn moreWLS COST
Cost of Weight Loss Surgery
When comparing costs, it is necessary to consider all factors that contribute to the cost of weight loss surgery.
WLS FINANCING
Payment Options
Patient financing can help individuals afford the medical care needed to lose weight and improve health.
WLS OPTIONS
Gastric Sleeve
The gastric sleeve procedure is emerging as a safe and effective alternative to gastric bypass and gastric banding.
Weight Loss Surgery Quick Facts
Weight loss surgery is growing in popularity and acceptance as a treatment option for those who are extremely overweight and face obesity related health conditions. It is a myth that excess weight is just about appearance. The reality is that it puts health at risk and contributes to a shortened life span. Consider the following facts on obesity and weight loss surgery.
The top causes contributing to obesity are:
- Environment
- Genetics
- Lack of Physical Activity
- Dietary Patterns
- Socioeconomic Status
The benefits of weight loss surgery include the improvement of many health conditions, including:
- Asthma
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Depression
- Type 2 Diabetes
- GERD (Acid Reflux)
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Infertility (obesity-related)
- Menstrual Irregularities
- Migraine
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Osteoarthritis
- Premature Death
- Stress Urinary Incontinence
Celebrities who have had Weight Loss Surgery:
- Carnie Wilson (Gastric Bypass in 1999)
- Al Roker (Gastric Bypass in 2002)
- Randy Jackson (Gastric Bypass in 2003)
- Star Jones (Gastric Bypass in 2003)
- Khaliah Ali (Lap Band in 2004)
- Paul Wall (Gastric Sleeve in 2010)
- Rex Ryan (Lap Band in 2010)
- Nate Newton (Gastric Sleeve in 2010)
- Carnie Wilson (Lap Band in 2012)
- Lisa Lampanelli (Gastric Sleeve in 2012)
- Chris Christie (LAP-BAND in 2013)
The cost of weight loss surgery varies greatly, ranging on average from:
- $12,000 to $35,000
The primary factors affecting the cost of weight loss surgery:
- Type of Procedure
- Medical Facility
- Geographic Location
- Patient Health Status
- Medical Complications
The two most popular types of weight loss surgery performed in the US are Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery and gastric banding using either the LAP-BAND or REALIZE Band. Other types of weight loss surgery are vertical banded gastroplasty, biliopancreatic diversion, duodenal switch, and gastric sleeve.
Consumer Guide to WLS
Surgical Solutions
Weight loss surgery has become a topic of great interest these days as more and more people seek an effective and long-lasting treatment for severe obesity.
Overweight and obesity is now one of the top health problems faced by people in the United States. The incidence has reached epidemic proportions, affecting more than two-thirds of the population.
Numerous studies have shown that surgical intervention is the most effective weight loss treatment for obesity.
Learn more about the weight loss surgery options and how a bariatric procedure can help individuals with severe obesity lose excess weight and improve overall health.
Popular Procedures
The most popular types of weight loss surgery are:
- Gastric Bypass
- Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAP-BAND System and REALIZE Band)
- Gastric Sleeve
- Duodenal Switch
Weight Loss Surgery News
- FDA Approves Retail Availability of Qsymia Weight Loss Drug
- The weight loss drug Qsymia will soon be available at retail pharmacies following approval from the Food and Drug Administration for a change to the distribution options specified in the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS). REMS are required by the FDA when drugs are potentially harmful, especially when used in ways other than intended. ...
- The Best Day of the Week for Surgery
- When scheduling your elective surgery, you may want to think twice about the day of the week you decide to undergo an operation as it just may make a difference in the outcome. Researchers looking into the association between mortality and the day of elective surgical procedure found that the overall risk of death within ...
