We often get asked about the costs related to surgery and patients want to know how they can access Metabolic Bariatric Surgery.
As it stands, in 2022 (our most recent data), the majority of both primary (96.8%) and revision procedures (92.9%) were privately funded. The proportion of privately funded procedures varied by jurisdiction from 90.4% privately funded in Western Australia to 100% privately funded in the Northern Territory.
Private funding means a patient has either:
– Paid all operation, hospital and doctors’ costs with their own money for the procedure
OR
– They have accessed their superannuation to pay for the procedure
OR
– They have utilised their Private Health Cover to fund some of the procedure. It is not common for Metabolic Bariatric Surgery to be performed “no gap”. Extra costs on top of private health insurance are common, and usually include Surgeon fees, Anaesthetist fees and Assistant fees for example.
For a full fee breakdown and advice on how you can best access Metabolic Bariatric Surgery please speak with your Surgeon as individual hospital, operation, and doctor fees can vary greatly.
Metabolic syndrome is characterised by a combination of the following factors:
– Abdominal obesity
– High blood pressure
– High blood sugar levels
– Elevated triglycerides
– Low levels of HDL cholesterol (“good” cholesterol)
The good news is that metabolic syndrome is largely preventable and, if present, manageable through lifestyle modifications and weight loss. A healthy diet and regular exercise is an essential component of managing metabolic syndrome, however, sometimes these interventions aren’t enough to achieve consistent long-term weight loss. That’s where MedSurg Weight Loss doctors can help.
Our doctors perform comprehensive, respectful and focused consultations to assess for the presence of metabolic syndrome. If present, our doctors will help you to understand your treatment options which may include medications or surgical treatments. You will be well supported with regular check ups and blood test monitoring with the goal of improving your health in the long-term.
