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Who Is a Candidate for Weight Loss Surgery?
Weight loss surgery is a medical procedure only suitable for obese individuals with serious medical problems linked to obesity, such as type-2 diabetes and heart disease, and who cannot reduce weight simply through lifestyle changes. Obesity means having excess body fat, leading to significant health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, gallbladder disease, type-2 diabetes, mental health problems, and a generally lower quality of life.
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You might be underweight. You are not an eligible candidate for medical weight loss procedures.
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You have normal weight. You are not an eligible candidate for medical weight loss procedures.
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You might be overweight. We recommend that you review your lifestyle choices, i.e. diet, physical activity level, etc., and explore fat reduction & body contouring procedures by Surgicare Arts & Aesthetics Division of IBI Healthcare.
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You might be obese. Your BMI is typically considered too low to qualify you for bariatric surgery. However, non-surgical medical weight loss might be offered to you after proper evaluation as recommended by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
Recommended weight loss procedures:
Non-Surgical
You might be obese. You might be a good candidate for a bariatric procedure if you have at least one obesity-related health problem:
- Type 2 diabetes,
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol,
- Hypertension,
- Increased risk for heart disease,
- Stroke,
- Sleep apnea,
- Gastrointestinal disorders,
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease,
- Osteoarthritis,
- Lipid abnormalities, and more.
Recommended weight loss procedures:
Non-Surgical
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You might be obese. You might be qualified for a bariatric procedure.
Recommended weight loss procedures:
Non-Surgical
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Types of Bariatric Surgery
LAPAROSCOPIC SLEEVE
The Laparoscopic Sleeve removes the stomach’s outer margin to restrict food intake, killing hunger pangs with just a few calories.
ENDOSCOPIC SLEEVE
With an Endoscopic Sleeve, sutures are placed within your stomach to seal off parts of your stomach, reducing its food intake capacity.
GASTRIC BYPASS
With a Gastric Bypass, your stomach’s holding capacity is shortened into a small pouch, and it’s made to bypass much of the small intestine. You consume less food and absorb even fewer nutrients.
GASTRIC BAND
A Gastric Band is a silicone band that is placed around a portion of the stomach to decrease its size, reducing food intake by killing your hunger pangs.
ORBERA BALLOON
The Orbera Balloon is a soft silicone balloon that is placed inside your stomach for six months, reducing food intake by tricking you into satiety.
REVISION BARIATRIC SURGERY
Approximately 50% of the patients regain some of the lost weight within two years of the bariatric surgery. Revision bariatric surgeries help you lose that weight again.
Cost & Insurance Coverage
Bariatric surgery’s cost depends on several factors, including the surgery clinic’s location and the chosen procedure. The cost of weight loss surgery usually ranges from $15,000 to $50,000, with an average cost of $20,000. However, the procedure essentially pays for itself in the long run because comorbid conditions associated with obesity lead to medical expenses exceeding $10,000 per year. Compared to that, the average medical cost of patients who have undergone weight loss surgery is around $2,000 per year.
Insurance providers are usually hesitant about paying for bariatric surgery because of the large upfront cost. However, you can increase your chance of getting insurance coverage if you can produce 6 to 12 months of documented diet history and consultations with nutritionists and psychiatrists. Basically, specific insurance plans may cover the procedure if it’s deemed medically necessary. At IBI Healthcare, we consider all your financing options and insurance coverage to help you access the treatment.
Why Choose IBI?
IBI Healthcare Institute is one of the country’s finest surgical facilities, equipped with the latest cutting-edge technologies necessary to ensure safe and optimal results. During your consultation, our certified surgical experts patiently discuss your medical history, run diagnostic tests, and discuss your goals to recommend the ideal weight loss procedures for your needs. We curate the ideal treatment plan, and we stay with you through every step of the treatment procedure and beyond, ensuring optimal results and recovery. We help you achieve — and maintain — your dream weight and ideal body.
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