Is the sleeve cost efficient?
Many insurers cover sleeve gastrectomy if criteria are met. Patients must submit an online form with insurance information for verification of benefits. OSBC does offer an all inclusive competitive cash price for self pay patients.
Popular GLP-1 medications cost $1,000/month on average without insurance and patients are often times prescribed this medication indefinitely to maintain weight loss. However, the sleeve gastrectomy is one upfront cost that creates permanent metabolic changes that don't require lifelong injections or high monthly spending.
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In addition, excess weight is linked to expensive chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, GERD, joint issues and more. After sleeve gastrectomy, many patients experience significant improvements or complete resolution which leads to fewer medications, doctor visits and reduced emergency or hospital visits.
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