Is Weight-Loss Surgery Expensive?

Weight-loss surgery at Penn Medicine can be an affordable decision.

Bariatric surgery procedure costs depend upon the patient, the surgery, and any post-operative difficulties that may occur.

In many cases, insurance companies cover the cost of the surgery since morbid obesity can be a life-threatening condition. You should speak with your insurance company to confirm that the surgery and any related expenses are covered.

Another thing to consider is the health benefits of weight-loss surgery. Research has shown that weight-loss surgery can control chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, as well as other obesity-related conditions such as sleep apnea and hypertension.

Get more information about weight-loss surgery at Penn

Learn if bariatric surgery is right for you, and attend a free information session about the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program.

At this free session, you will learn more about weight-loss surgery at Penn, and meet physicians and team members from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program

Register for this free event here.