Reviewed By Patricia Sullivan, BSN, RN, CNOR, CBN In order to qualify for weight loss surgery you have to be considered morbidly obese. By definition this term means that you …
Mini-Gastric Bypass – The Good, Bad, And Ugly
While traditional gastric bypass surgery results in excellent weight loss, the procedure is technically challenging and carries a 7% complication risk. The risk of mortality (death) is very low, about …
Cost of Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) Surgery
Results based on January, 2016 Survey Costs can vary based on your location. Typically, the price of gastric sleeve surgery is slightly more than gastric band surgery and considerably less …
After Bariatric Surgery – Getting Enough Protein?
As bariatric patients, we need to track a metric ton of information daily – exercise, weight, portions, carbs, fats, inches, vitamins, calcium and more – but we live and die …
Weight Loss Surgery In Mexico – A Candid Look
Let’s be honest, we’d all love to have weight loss surgery in our home city with a surgeon we know and trust. While most insurance companies do offer some sort …
Weight Loss Options
Losing weight is difficult. If it was easy, none of us would be overweight. Psychological and physiological factors all play a role in a persons weight. Even though your success …
Realize Bands Compared to Lap Bands
Both gastric bands have similar risks but there are some important differences and benefits to each band. Which is right for you? Procedure Realize Band Lap Band Operative Time 45 …
TennCare – Requirements for Weight Loss Surgery Approval
To qualify for coverage of weight loss surgery, your policy must include coverage. Not all policies include coverage. To find out if you policy includes coverage, please talk directly to …
Questions You Must Ask Your Bariatric Surgeon
Bariatric surgery is not a quick process. Yes, the surgery only lasts a few hours. But it often takes 6 months to get approved for surgery. It takes a year …
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota – Weight Loss Surgery Coverage
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota covers weight loss surgery. To qualify for coverage of weight loss surgery, your policy must include coverage. Please note that not all policies include coverage. …