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We frequently hear “If you don’t have your health, nothing else matters.” Obesity robs us of our health, just as dramatically as other devastating diseases (cancer, heart attacks and strokes) but instead of a dramatic presentation, the excess weight strips our health from us very slowly over a long period of time. This prolonged little-by-little attack keeps us paralyzed regarding substantial action because of the insidious and stealthy nature of the assult on our health.

From a health standpoint, no better investment can be made than alleviating obesity. The real question is not “How can I afford this operation?,” the real question is “How can I afford to not have this operation?.” If you are seriously obese the question then becomes “How can we pay for this operation?”

Few people realize the cost of weight loss surgery is relatively small compared to obesity-related costs. The Center for Disease Control estimates that people with a BMI over 35 spend about $15,500 more each year than people with BMI’s below 25. The majority of the increased costs are attributable to out of pocket medical expenditures and grocery/dining costs.

Whether you have an insurance that covers weight loss surgery or not, our experienced staff is here to help you.

Take a few minutes to enter some basic information below to find out how much you can save by losing weight and improving your overall health.

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Food

Based on research, a seriously overweight person spends $6,100 annually on groceries and dining out. Approximately, how much do you spend per month on groceries and dining out?

I am spending about per month on groceries and dining out.


Prescriptions

Based on research, a seriously overweight person spends $700 annually on prescription co-pays. Approximately, how much do you spend per month on prescription co-pays?

I am spending about per month on prescription co-pays.


Out-of-Pocket Health Expenses

Based on research, a seriously overweight person spends $2,500 on out-of-pocket healthcare expenses each year.

Out-of-pocket healthcare expenses include:

  • Over the counter drugs/remedies such as glucosamine, snore relief remedies, ibuprofen, etc.
  • Co-pays for doctor office visits
  • Co-pays for lab work
  • Co-pays for specialists
  • Co-pays for physical therapist/allied health professionals

I am spending approximately per month on out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.

Weight Loss Programs

Based on research, a seriously overweight person spends $700 annually on non-surgical weight loss programs. Examples of non-surgical weight loss programs include:

  • Jenny Craig
  • Lindora
  • Weight Watchers
  • Nutri-systems
  • Curves

I am spending about per month on non-surgical weight loss programs.

 


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