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No, Orbera is not currently covered by health insurance. The cost of the procedure ranges from $6000-$8000 nationally, depending on the region and practice. This price includes the balloon placement, removal, and typically 12 months of dietary counseling and support. You can use your Health Savings Account (HSA) funds toward the cost. There are also many additional financing options available.
Thank you for your question. Medical insurances are currently not covering for Orbera balloon. The price for the Orbera plan ranges from 6-7,000 (some states are more). In addition, Orbera and the medical practices offering it can help you guide through financing options
Unfortunately currently no insurance covers Orbera, or other Gastric Balloons in United States.This maybe due to the fact that this is a reversible procedure, in addition that we don't have much long term studies about Orbera.You can possibly shop around and find a program close by you that can offer a reasonable price, and/or good financing options!
Yes, smoking is not a contraindication to the Orbera intragastric balloon. In general, smoking can interfere with healing, which is why you cannot have bariatric surgery if you are a smoker. However, there is no healing required for Orbera, as it is non-surgical. Obviously, we would advise you...
Great question. I always counsel patients on the possibility of early, severe nausea and vomiting, or even dehydration. This isn't common, but could occur. We try to avoid this by pre-medicating with strong anti-nausea medications and as needed medications if symptoms arise (cramping,...
Hi, This is not a common issue that we hear, though there are a couple explanations. The most likely is that you are experiencing stomach cramping, which can be confused for hunger pains. The cramping is from your stomach trying to "digest" the balloon, since it is a foreign object. Of...
