Oregon Weight Loss Surgery

Because there are several operations for treating obesity, the goal of Oregon Weight Loss Surgery is to help patients find the procedure they are most comfortable with. We strive to educate our patients about every option and typically allow the patients to choose the procedure. Although this is generally the case, one surgery may be recommended over another, depending on individual circumstances.

Generally speaking, any person with a BMI over 30 may qualify for a weight loss surgery procedure. To have bariatric surgery covered by your medical insurance, most companies require that patients meet the National Institutes of Health criteria. You can find the specific NIH criteria on the Oregon Weight Loss Surgery website.

Weight-loss surgeries help people lose weight by limiting how much they can eat or by reducing their body’s ability to absorb nutrients. There are a lot of different types of weight-loss surgeries; collectively, these are known as bariatric surgeries.

Obesity means having higher body fat in comparison to muscle, bone and water weight. BMI (body mass index) can be measured by taking your measurements (height and weight). Obesity can lead to Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, gallstones, sleep apnea, cancer and more.

Hello, The cash pay rate for a Sleeve Gastrectomy is approximately $21,500 and includes surgeon fee, assistant fee, anesthesia fee, facility fee, estimated cost of required pre-op visits, as well as 1 year of post-op visits. We also offer BLIS insurance, which can be purchased separately, and covers certain post-op complications for cash pay patients. Our clinic is not currently offering the Gastric Bypass procedure. Please contact our office if you would like an itemized quote, or request an appointment on our website, www.oregonwls.com. Kind Regards, Oregon Weight Loss Surgery 503-227-5050

No. Surgeries performed at Oregon Weight Loss Surgery are just the beginning of a new, healthy lifestyle that will include eating smaller portions of healthy foods and implementing a regular schedule of exercise. Surgery merely provides a tool for weight loss; patients must make a lifetime commitment to change. But don’t worry — we’re here to help and will recommend a specific diet and exercise regimen just for you.

We offer free insurance checks on our website. Please visit our website and select the "schedule consult" button on our homepage and you will be redirected to our insurance check request form. The form takes just a few minutes and we will verify your coverage before reaching out to schedule an initial consultation. Alternatively, you can contact your insurance plan's customer service line listed on the back of your card. You should request coverage information on bariatric surgery and may need to provide a CPT code: CPT 43775 - Sleeve Gastrectomy CPT 43644 - Gastric Bypass CPT 43770 - Lap Band We recommend asking the insurance representative to check your plan exclusion list to determine whether bariatric surgery is excluded entirely. We offer financing through Prosper Healthcare Lending and an application link is available on our self pay page: https://www.oregonweightlosssurgery.com/self-pay. You can also apply directly with Prosper Healthcare Lending, via their website.