Weight loss surgery in Australia is partially covered by Medicare and most private health insurers. However, the cost of weight loss surgery is still extremely high - procedures range from $18,000 to $20,000.
Expected weight loss after gastric sleeve will depend on the unique circumstances of the individual. While personal circumstances will always be the biggest determining factor, this article provides some context for expected weight loss after gastric sleeve surgery, timelines for weight loss, and things that can be done to ensure that the weight stays off for good.
There are many attractive benefits of going overseas for weight loss surgery - advertised as more affordable, faster, and just as effective, it’s no wonder it’s becoming more common. Perhaps you’re even considering it yourself. To put it lightly, if you value your health, we urge you to reconsider.
While bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery) is designed to reduce appetite and skew each individual towards a more healthy, balanced, diet, it’s not uncommon to still have cravings for something sweet (or salty) every now and then.
Gastric sleeve surgery helps individuals achieve significant and lasting weight loss, but the procedure itself is only the beginning of a lifelong transformation.
