Lap Band Cost

If you are contemplating a gastric band, you don’t even need to pay anything for the introductory 15 minute consultation at the London Obesity Group to learn more about surgery for weight loss, which all potential patients receive free of charge. However, once you start the formal process of arranging a lap band, it is reassuring to know that your pre-operative assessments, the procedure itself and your aftercare are all included in the lap band cost quoted to you. Knowing exactly what you will pay from the outset allows you to budget for your operation more effectively, making it even easier to access weight loss surgery.

Although the costs of obesity for the UK economy are often discussed, how much does a raised BMI cost you as an individual? Research in the United States estimates that if your BMI is over 30, as a women this will set you back an extra £2683 annually, while a man can expect to pay an extra £1553 each year(1). These figures are probably higher than you imagined and as they are averages, the financial implications for some people are even greater. However, when you take into account factors such as reduced earnings due to higher absence rates, earlier retirement and premature death, higher insurance premiums and even greater fuel costs if you are more reliant on your car, it is understandable why obesity is so costly to us as individuals. When you take these financial costs into account, it is possible that you will regain the cost of your gastric band in just a couple of years, and as you will continue to save money with each year that passes, getting a lap band is a cost- effective choice.

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