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FAQs
What About The Cost?
If you’re considering bariatric weight loss surgery, you’re probably also considering how much it’s going to cost. Although more and more insurance companies are offering coverage for bariatric procedures, but every policy is different—as are the specific needs for each patient at the St.Vincent Bariatric Center of Excellence. Continue reading
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Do I qualify for bariatric surgery?
A key indicator of necessary treatment is the patient’s body mass index (BMI). We also consider . . . Continue reading
Will my insurance cover bariatric surgery?
Because morbid obesity is considered a medical condition, insurance will cover most surgeries if a . . . Continue reading
How does St.Vincent help prepare patients for weight loss surgery?
Before the surgery, patients attend a free informational seminar that covers detailed information on . . . Continue reading
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Does St.Vincent provide support to patients after the surgery is over?
Continued consultations with our registered dietitians are available indefinitely to . . . Continue reading
What dietary and lifestyle changes are recommended to bariatric patients after surgery?
Here are a few of the tips we generally give our patients . . . Continue reading
Will I be able to stop worrying about my weight after the surgery?
Surgery will not cure obesity, but it will provide the tools necessary to . . . Continue reading
Is it true that the body won’t tolerate certain foods afterward?
Once you begin eating a wide range of foods again, you may experience . . . Continue reading
How much weight will I lose with bariatric surgery?
By the end of the first year following surgery, you will be . . . Continue reading
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