FAQ Category: Bariatrics

It depends on the procedure and it will vary among patients because each person has a different BMI (body mass index) due to different heights and weights. For weight loss after gastric sleeve surgery, clinical studies show the...

Generally, the cost for bariatric surgery without insurance in the U.S. and Canada ranges from $15,000 to $30,000. And surveys show that the average cost is about $20,000. This extraordinary high cost is the primary reason that...

Yes. Whether you have bariatric surgery in Mexico or in your home country, reports show that over 50% of patients with type 2 diabetes experience remission and 90% experience improvement after weight loss surgery.

The greatest benefits of bariatric surgery are dramatic weight loss and improved health. Research supports the health benefits associated with with gastric sleeve surgery. The following table shows obesity-related health...

The risks of bariatric surgery vary by surgical procedure. Some risks that are common across all weight loss surgeries (gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass, etc) include: acid reflux, chronic nausea and vomiting,...