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Does Independent Health Cover Gastric Bypass Surgery
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Does gastric bypass surgery work?
Bypass works: Gastric bypass "works" in 95-97%. Works in three ways: 1. Small pouch makes you feel full. 2. Decreased ghrelin (hunger hormone). 3. Diverts food from lower stomach and duodenum (helps with diabetes). Must eat appropriately. Solid food, no sipping with food, no sweets, no bad snacks. Most lose 80% of excess weight at one year. Then some bounce back with total loss at 5-7 years of 70% excess wt. ...Read more
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Gastric Bypass Surgery (Definition)
Gastric bypass surgery is a restrictive and malabsorptive procedure to help lose weight. Restrictive is in the fact that the stomach is down sized to a 2 oz pouch and malabsorptive is in bypassing part of the stomach and 100 to 150 cm of the small ...Read more
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Does smoking affect gastric bypass surgery?
Snesthesia specific: Patient's who qualify for bariatric surgery are already at risk for sleep apnea and collapsed lungs. Why make things worse by triggering constriction of airways? I know of many bariatric surgeons who refuse surgery on smokers. Remember, post-surgical instructions are very strict so you have to demonstrate the ability to change unhealthy behaviors prior to surgery. ...Read more
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Which conditions would insurance cover for bariatric surgery, lapband?
Varies: Coverage varies depending on the insurance companies. Check on line which your insurance will cover ...Read more
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Will insurance pay for gastric bypass?
Depends entirely on: your policy, BMI, and co-morbidities.
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If denied insurance coverage for gastric sleeve procedure because no co morbidities, what are the options? Qnexa?
Are you sure?: Many times it is important to look carefully for co-morbidities: sleep study for sleep apnea, glucose tolerance test or hba1c for diabetes, lipid profile, joint assessment, esophageal reflux issues, urinary stress incontinence. ...Read more
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To what extent does gastric bypass surgery cost?
Cost of bypass: That depends. Generally speaking, health insurance covers the cost of surgery. However, you may have a co-pay of 10, 20, even 50%. If you didn't have any insurance at all, it could cost you $30, 000 to have a gastric bypass done depending on where and by who. ...Read more
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What are the normal. Costs for lap band vs. Gastric bypass surgeries?
Hospital accountant: The hospital accountant office were the surgery would be performed can inform you of the approximate cost for each procedure. Cost will vary by hospital and country. ...Read more
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Are gastric bypass surgeries paid for surgeries in the uk's nhs?
Yes: It depends on the diagnosis; if you are referring to weight loss operations, the nhs will pay for patients who have a bmi greater than 50. ...Read more
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How much does double cardiac bypass surgery cost?
$58,000: $58, 000 in usa. $20, 000 in canada and england. $2000 in india. ...Read more
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Will bariatric surgey (gastric bypass) help with diabetes? Thanks!
Yes: Bariatric surgery will often resolve many medical issues along with successful weight loss. Some of the most significant health conditions that can be improved or resolved with bariatric surgery include, type 2 diabetes ( previously described as adult onset or non Insulin dependent ) , sleep apnea , high blood presssure , gastroesophageal reflux disease, and osteoarthritis. ...Read more
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Nutritional ramifications and gastric bypass surgery? What are the nutritional ramifications to gastric bypass surgery? What vitamins can't be absorbed?
There : There are many nutritional changes after bypass surgery and they can vary depending on type of bypass or band. If you are thinking of undergoing bypass surgery be sure that wherever you are thinking of having the procedure preformed there is a nutritionist as they will be an important part of your medical team. Usually, immediately following surgery, there will be strict guidelines for how much and what types of food to eat. These will loosen over time. It is important to remember that you can still gain weight and have your bypass fail if you continue with poor eating habits. While you will feel full after little food you can stretch the pouch. Avoid foods with high fat and sugar content. Remember at first to eat very slowly, stop when full, chew food well, and concentrate on protein and hydration. Over time, months, you will most likely be able to eat all the foods you used to, but much less. Most often people will eat three, small, well chewed meals per day. Because of changes in gastric acidity and the new structuring of the intestine after roux-en-y gastric bypass the absorption of several micronutrients may be affected; b12, calcium, vitamin d, folate, iron, and thiamine to name a few. Your physician will usually do blood tests at 3 months, 6 months, and then yearly to follow lipid levels, iron levels, B12 and folate levels, calcium, vitamin d and parathyroid hormone levels, and your blood count. Most recommend taking a multivitamin with minerals and iron daily, and a B12 supplement (may be oral or injected). If your iron level is low you may be instructed to take a supplement --only do this if your level is low. You may also need additional calcium or vitamin d depending on your lab work. Patients undergoing lap banding may only need a multivitamin. Above all remember to work closely with your doctor and nutritionist. Weight loss surgery takes a lifelong commitment to be successful. ...Read more
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Woud you please discuss the costs for lap band vs. Gastric bypass surgery?
Cost of bypass: That varies tremendously. If you have great insurance, it could cost you nothing. If you paid cash for a bypass at a hospital, it can cost you upwards of $30, 000. The average cash price for a band is close to $20, 000 but there are chop shops that will do it for as little as $13, 000 (and even less in mexico). I would not bargain shop. I have seen a lot of complications from these bargain places. ...Read more
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How does gastric bypass surgery work in losing weight?
Makes you feel full: Since the large stomach is eliminated or reduced in size one feels full after small meals. This helps to reduce intake and weight ultimately. ...Read more
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How are lap band and gastric bypass surgery different?
Malabsorption: The lap band is a device placed to make the stomach seem smaller thus allowing you to eat less and feel satisfied. With the bypass, a surgeon creates a smaller stomach by cutting which has a similar effect. Additionally, the intestines are cut and rerouted so that the upper segment is "bypassed". This decreases the absorption of food which leads to faster and relatively easier weight loss. ...Read more
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Does medicare part a cover cataract surgery?
No: Medicare part b covers cataract surgery and follow-up care, while medicare part a covers hospital and long-term care. Patients who only have part a are not covered for cataract surgery, unless they have additional insurance from another company. ...Read more
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How often robotic assisted coronary artery bypass surgery used and advantage co or pro over the regular bypass.
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It depends: In the hands of some surgeons, robotic results may not be as good as for others. Choose your surgeon and medical center well. ...Read more
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Does health insurance cover tummy tuck or no because it's more of a plastic surgery thing?
Not Cosmetic Surgery: Tummy tuck is done for cosmetic reasons to improve the contour of the abdomen, so it is usually considered an out-of-pocket, non-covered expense by most insurance companies. ...Read more
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My BMI is 43 would i be eligible for gastric band surgery or bypass ? I don't have any health issues
BMI and Bariatrics: Yes, under most definitions any bmi over 35 is usually considered ideal for bariatric surgery. ...Read more
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Is gastric bypass surgery or liposuction better and why?
2 Entirely different: The indications for this are entirely different. First off, liposuction is not used for weight loss. It is indicated to control localized fatty deposits. Gastric stapling, bypass, or lap banding are indicated for morbid obesity. ...Read more
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Does heart bypass surgery increase longevity in a person?
Yes in some patients: In some patients with a damaged ventricle and left main or triple vessel coronary artery disease it does. ...Read more
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Bypass Surgery (Definition)
Bypass surgery is done to aid in weight loss and recovery from obesity by drastically diminishing the size and absorptive capacity of the stomach. Bypass surgery is often successful, but requires extensive follow-up with ...Read more
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