Cost of the gastric sleeve – so very worth it
It is near impossible to put an actual price tag on the quality of life improved health can give you. Imagine more years. Imagine more adventures. Imagine less weight and more love for life.
While no bariatric surgery will ever do the magic for you, they do make powerful allies. Today, let us introduce you to one of the most popular ones, the gastric sleeve. We will speak briefly about the first steps to take and also take a sneak peek at the cost of the gastric sleeve in the UK and abroad. Finally, we will answer some of the F.A.Q.
Ready?
Eligibility, also known as Can I even
Do not start with Dr. Google. Start with your GP to learn about your Body Mass Index and everything that influences it (not as simple as Google makes it sound). They will also help you consider your possible illnesses and overall health.
In general, BMI for the gastric sleeve is over 40, or 35 and more along with other obesity-induced medical conditions. If yours is, you may be eligible for gastric sleeve surgery if it is deemed a good treatment option.
So next, let us find out how much gastric sleeve surgery costs.
How much is too much?
So, how much is gastric sleeve surgery in the UK?
The general cost of the gastric sleeve in the UK falls between £8,000 and £10,000, but keep in mind, these prices may not be all-inclusive nor set in stone, especially during the current economic crisis and overall price rise. How about options abroad, though? Is the gastric sleeve’s price more generous there, enough to make you consider a medical holiday?
Cost of the gastric sleeve in European Union
The cost of the gastric sleeve surgery varies greatly by country. However, more expensive is not necessarily better, especially if we are speaking of small countries with lower economical costs but very well supported (and regulated!) by the European Union.
Two other aspects to pay attention to are the ease of flight and the all-inclusive surgery packages. For example, in the “Weight Loss Riga” clinic in Riga, Latvia (EU) the all-inclusive price for a gastric sleeve is £ 4980.
Q: Is gastric sleeve safe?
While no surgery can ever be completely safe, having a gastric sleeve in a professional clinic makes the success rates very high and any complications will be dealt with promptly. Post-surgery consultations last for several years to help you learn coping.
Q: Do I have to stop eating…everything?
No, and no. While there are certain „gastric sleeve recipes“, meaning pre-op and post-op food restrictions and nutrition plans, these will likely have you eating more healthily, and with loads of variability.
Q: How much weight will I lose?
Anything between 60-80% of your excess weight. Individual weight loss depends on your studiousness in following the advice from your medical team, but not only because all our bodies are different and unique.
In conclusion, one may say that while the cost of the gastric sleeve varies, the main result remains the same – it will be a game-changer. And the game – why, that is your life!
