Introduction
How long does it take BCBS to approve bariatric surgery? Blue Cross Blue Shield will take up to 30 days on average to approve your request for bariatric surgery.
How much weight can you lose in a month after gastric sleeve?
On average people can expect to lose around two to four pounds a week, or eight to 16 pounds a month, for the first six to 12 months following their gastric sleeve surgery. Weight loss generally slows down at that point, until the patient achieves a stable weight.
Do you lose more weight with bypass or sleeve?
You should work alongside your doctor to choose the best weight loss procedure for you. Gastric bypass patients lose between 50 to 80 percent of excess bodyweight within 12 to 18 months, on average. Gastric sleeve patients lose between 60 and 70 percent of their excess body weight within 12 to 18 months, on average.
Does Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas cover weight loss programs?
BlueExtrasSM Weight Management Discount Program
As a member of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX), you and your covered dependents can join Jenny Craig, Seattle Sutton Healthy Eating or, Life Time Fitness to begin a weight management or fitness program and save money at the same time!
What can disqualify you from bariatric surgery?
These are as follows:
Drug and/or alcohol addiction.
Age under 16 or over 75.
History of heart disease or severe lung problems. .
Chronic pancreatitis (or have a history of this).
Cirrhosis of the liver.
Autoimmune disease such as systemic lupus erthyematosus.
Blood disorder which increases your risk of heavy bleeding.
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Why would I get denied for bariatric surgery?
But why might a patient not qualify for bariatric surgery? BMI: First and most obviously, they simply may not have a BMI that is high enough. A BMI of 35 or more with one or more obesity related conditions or BMI of 40 or greater regardless of obesity related conditions is required to have surgery.
How long does it take to lose 100 lbs after gastric sleeve?
According to ASMBS data, patients who undergo a sleeve gastrectomy lose an average of 80 to 100 pounds in their first year after surgery. For gastric bypass surgery, the average weight loss is 100 to 150 pounds.
Can I go back to work 1 week after gastric sleeve?
Typically, we recommend that patients wait between weeks (for stapled procedures such as gastric sleeve or bypass) before returning to their jobs. This assumes that the job does not require strenuous activity.
What is the minimum weight for weight-loss surgery?
Have a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher, or have a BMI between 30 and 35 and an obesity-related condition, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea. Weigh less than 450 pounds, the maximum weight that hospital radiology equipment can accommodate.
Does your stomach grow back after gastric sleeve?
As such the answer to can your stomach grow back after weight loss surgery is NO, it will not grow back to its original size, but rather hold a capacity that allows the patient to have a long term normal life once they achieve their weight loss success.
As such the answer to can your stomach grow back after weight loss surgery is NO, it will not grow back to its original size, but rather hold a capacity that allows the patient to have a long term normal life once they achieve their weight loss success.
Conclusion
The amount of weight you lose from gastric sleeve surgery depends on many factors, including your current weight, gender, and health. On average, patients who follow the Sleeve Clinic’s surgical aftercare program can expect to lose approximately 55-75% of their excess weight.
