How much do you have to weigh to get a gastric bypass?
To be eligible for bariatric surgery, you must be between 16 and 70 years of age (with some exceptions) and morbidly obese (weighing at least 100 pounds over your ideal body weight and having a BMI of 40).
How much is gastric sleeve with insurance?
Your out-of-pocket costs will be dramatically lower if your insurance covers gastric sleeve surgery. For example, the average cost of gastric sleeve in the United States is $19,190. Insurance typically pays over 80% of the costs, bringing the average bill down to $3,500 or less.
Can you pay out of pocket for gastric sleeve?
Is there a Bariatric Surgery Program at OHSU?
OHSU’s program is a leader in weight-loss surgery and other bariatric treatment. Meet some of our patients Register for our free bariatric surgery seminar. Try our BMI calculator.
Which is the best hospital for bariatric surgery?
Bariatric treatment can be the answer to obesity and related health problems. OHSU Health Bariatric Services is a leader in weight-loss surgery and other bariatric treatment. We see patients at OHSU and at Hillsboro Medical Center, an OHSU partner. Our team of experts will give you the care and support you need to live a better life.
Is there a Bariatric Surgery Clinic in Oregon?
We are developing Oregon’s first obesity clinic for teens. We are involved in the Obesity Council, which studies childhood obesity. OHSU is working to test and refine nonsurgical and minimally invasive techniques. We are a leader in a National Institutes of Health bariatric surgery research project.
Where can I get bariatric surgery in Hillsboro?
OHSU Health Bariatric Services is a leader in weight-loss surgery and other bariatric treatment. We see patients at OHSU and at Hillsboro Medical Center, an OHSU partner. Our team of experts will give you the care and support you need to live a better life. You’ll find: A high rate of success in helping patients lose weight and improve health.