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For many who desperately need it, the cost of weight loss surgery is a road block to having the operation. Fortunately, there are many options to pay for this surgery. Many insurance companies will cover most, if not all, of the costs for the procedure, but they may have requirements that must be met before they will authorize surgery. If the procedure is not covered by your insurance, you can also pay for weight loss surgery with a credit card or small loan taken out through your local bank.
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How Does Someone Pay For Weight Loss Surgery?
Whether or not insurance will pay for weight loss surgery depends on the provider and the State you live in. Most commonly insurance companies will pay around 80% of the surgery costs.
How much do I have to pay for weight loss surgery?
It depends on how far you want to go, do you want to do it by exercise or do it by weight loss surgery? Doing it by exercise will take a while, but you take the chances of having problems with the weight loss surgery.
Why does Kentucky medicaid pay for weight loss surgery?
Medicare and Medicaid will cover the surgery if you are "morbidly obese"; this always requires prior approval.
Is it a good idea to have cosmetic surgery after i lose some weight?
All surgeries involve risk, but many people are uncomfortable with skin changes, so cosmetic surgery after weight loss can make you look and feel better. If you have serious skin ulcers after weight loss, insurance might pay for the surgery.
Will Medicaid pay for reconstructive surgery after weight loss?
i WOULD SAY NO, My mother had an mastomecty, and they wouldn't do it for her. Usually if it cosmetic they will not
Is bariatris weight loss surgery safe?
To find out more about bariatric weight loss surgery and if it is safe for you check out these two sites http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/713969 or http://www.warrentonweightloss.com/weight-loss-surgery/is-bariatric-surgery-safe
What are the options for weight loss surgery?
There is a website on weight loss surgery. It is www.weightlosssurgery.com. It will show you the requirements for surgery and alternatives. With the right diet many people won't have to have the surgery.
Where can I go to get information on weight loss and surgery?
Some good places to go in order to get information on weight loss and surgery would be a local nutrition specialist and a local surgeon or doctor's office. There is also information available online regarding weight loss and surgery at websites such as, yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com, and www.webmd.com/diet/weight-loss-surgery/surgery-for-you
What are some post weight loss surgery stories?
Many people report keeping all or most of their weight off after weight loss surgery. However, a significant minority have post weight loss surgery stories that involve complications, pain, and weight gain.
Where can I learn more about stomach surgery for weight loss?
http://www.webmd.com/diet/weight-loss-surgery/gastric-bypass is an excellent resource if you are considering weight loss surgery. The site also contains tools to help you assess whether or not surgery is right for you.
Who Should Get Obesity Weight Loss Surgery?
The only person who can tell you whether or not to have weight loss surgery is your doctor. Have a serious conversation with him/her.
Where can I find more information on weight loss surgery center ?
A weight loss surgery center specializes in this procedure, and is therefore a good resource if you are considering WLS. There are weight loss surgery centers throughout the United States and the UK.
