How Much Does Stomach Stapling Cost?

When insurance does not cover the cost of bariatric surgery, finding an affordable place to get bariatric surgery could be a burden but having an affordable surgery does not mean “cheap”. There are places outside the United States that offer bariatric surgery of quality, with surgeons certified and with wide experience. When you are looking for a medical procedure you should not only be looking for price, choosing a certified surgeon and a hospital that exceeds international safety standards means ensuring your safety.

The cost of gastric sleeve surgery at our clinic, under the care of our experienced team led by Dr. Keshavarzi, is $14,000. This comprehensive fee covers various aspects of the procedure, ensuring that you receive the highest standard of care throughout your weight loss journey. It includes the surgery itself, a one-night stay in the hospital for post-operative observation, and all follow-up visits for an entire year.
We recognize that there is a wide range of pricing for bariatric procedures in the market, and we want to be transparent about our position. We are neither the cheapest nor the most expensive option available. Our commitment is to provide our patients with the best possible care, which is why we choose to perform our surgeries at renowned facilities known for their excellence and high standards in bariatric surgery. These facilities have received the highest stamp of approval and consistently demonstrate the lowest complication rates.
Quality and experience matter significantly when it comes to bariatric surgery. As your surgeon, I am deeply invested in your well-being and success. To ensure you have direct access to me and my team, I provide you with my personal cell phone number, emphasizing our commitment to personalized care.
It's essential to consider the long-term impact of your choice when it comes to bariatric surgery. While cheaper options may be tempting, they can come with increased risks and potential complications. I have personally addressed complications resulting from surgeries performed by less experienced surgeons who offered budget-priced procedures.
My recommendation to anyone considering bariatric surgery is to conduct thorough research and consult with multiple surgeons until you find the one you feel most comfortable with and trust to provide the highest quality care. Your health and well-being are paramount, and the decision should reflect that priority.

It needs to be noted that most Insurances cover weight loss surgery, and you may have no out of pocket cost.
But for those that have no coverage, or their insurance has exclusion, or prefer to pay out of pocket, we have been able to come up with an all inclusive rate of $18,000.00
This price is subject to change but includes Laparoscopic surgery in state of the art facility, Surgeon, assistant and anesthesia fee and one night stay.
Most important thing is to find an experienced surgeon....

HelloBy stapling you mean the gastric sleeve, correct?A you had probably heard, there are many different prices depending on each place. In our facilities we had complete packages, including hospital, hotel, transportation, pre op test, follow up, surgical equipment, medical staff fees, medications, etc. We offer 3 different locations with different prices that goes from 4700 to 7200 usd. You can find other places in Mexico offering cheaper prices or also higher. But you need to make a good research about the hospital and the surgeon, because some bariatric centers are not certified hospitals and don't have the necessary to offer safety procedures. In our case, we use certified hospitals in our 3 locations with international certifications. Also is very important tom make research about the doctor and his credentials, and spend some time asking directly to previos patients about their experience.

A Gastric Sleeve in Mexico can run you anywhere from $3,899 to $8000. When looking out of the country for this type of procedure, make sure you look at the surgeons experience, facility, and complication rate. For the surgery to be at a reputable hospital with ICU and experienced surgeon, you're looking at something in the mid five thousands.Good Luck

As discussed by the surgeons above, price can vary across the board, especially if you are going outside the country for surgery like Dr Pleatman explains. When looking for an affordable option outside the United States, don't use price as your deciding factor. Quality healthcare is an investment and even though you maybe getting a procedure in Mexico at half the usual cost in the U.S. pushing it can get you in trouble. Look for a reputable center, preferably an International Center of Excellence and experienced surgical group. Never forget that success is also directly associated to followup. This doesn't mean you have to return to the original center, it does mean that your center should have a followup program in place and it should be readily available to all their patients.

This financial aspect of this question is answered by some of the other experts below, but I wanted to take a second to talk about a broader topic "Names of Weight Loss Surgery Procedures Performed In the US".  By knowing the proper terminology of procedures, I hope that we will improve communication and lessen confusion.

Weight Loss Surgery procedures fall into 3 broad categories:  Restrictive, Malabsorptive, Combination

Restrictive:  These operations work by limiting how much food can be eaten in one sitting.  Operations that fall into this category include include two that you have probably heard of; adjustable gastric banding (Realize Band and Lap-Band) and sleeve gastrectomy (sleeve), and an older operation you probably haven't heard of called a vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG).  The VBG was a very popular operation in the 1980's and is most often referred to by patients as "stomach stapling".  A vertical banded gastroplasty is basically a NON-adjustable gastric band operation.  Unfortunately the vertical banded gastroplasty had a high failure rate and it has fallen out of favor among current weight loss surgeons.

Malabsorptive:  These operations work mainly by limiting the amount of food a patient absorbs from their gut after they eat.  The two malabsorptive operations are the biliopancreatic diversion (BPD) and the duodenal switch (DS).  Patients that have had these operations can eat a significant amount of food (compared to other weight loss surgery patients) but they won't absorb the food because most of the intestinal tract has been bypassed.  Of all the weight loss operations, the malabsorptive unquestionably produce the best weight loss and control of weight related medical problems.  This comes at a cost, however, and for the vast majority of patients these operations are WAY more than they need to get back to a better weight.

Combination:  This operation works by limiting the amount of food that can be eaten in one setting AND limiting the amount that is absorbed after the food is eaten.  Gastric bypass is the only combination operation and is still considered by most to be the "gold standard" for weight loss operations because of its predictability and reliability.

I hope this helps.

The cost of this procedure varies widely, but so does what is included in that price.  Typical fees include surgeon, anesthesiologist and hospital fees.  Additional fees include the cost of followup and the cost of compications.  At our center in North Carolina, our fee of $11,800 includes the fees for the surgeon, the hospital and anesthesia, as well as one year of followup and insurance against complications.

The gastric sleeve or sleeve gastrectomy procedue is gaining popularity worldwide and in the united states.

This may be referred to as " only gastric stapllng"  which means that no intestinal work is done as compared to the gastric bypass. The gastric sleeve is closer to the lap band in principle with the significant added benefit in that it controls "cravings" or desire to eat.  This procedure does usually cause vitamins issues since there is no manipulation of the GI tract (intestines). Patients with reflux have to carefull with this procedure as it may get worse but most patients are highly satisfied. As in any "stapled" procedure there is always a chance of "leak" with can lead to repeat operations and prolongued hospital stay. Consult with the office administrator or manager regarding surgery cost as these vary depending on the region . Also most insurance carriers now cover the sleeve depending on your plan. 

Costs vary all over the country and South of the border, depending on hospital stay and other factors.  Make sure you do not get caught up chasing the lowest price and make sure you are focusing on picking a quality surgeon.