Bariatric Surgery For Weight Loss Cost In Thailand

Inclusions in the package

The cost of Bariatric Surgery includes:

• Diagnostic tests (include a complete blood panel, chest X-ray, ultrasound, echocardiogram, cardiology evaluation, GI evaluation, etc.)
• Surgery cost as per hospital room opted 
• Medical consumables cost (e.g., laparoscopic tower, surgical scissors, needles, disposable staplers, etc.)
• Type of surgery (open surgery is slightly less expensive than laparoscopic surgery)

Factors affecting cost of Bariatric Surgery For Weight Loss

The overall cost of the procedure also varies based on the patient's condition and preferences. Some of these factors are:

• Any underlying medical condition (such as diabetes and hypertension) 
• Type of hospital and room opted (General, Twin sharing, or single room)
• Post-surgical complications (include acid reflux, enduring nausea and vomiting, infection, loss of ability to consume certain types of food, inability to lose weight, and stomach obstruction)
• Cost of blood products (if required)
• Age of the patient
• An extended stay at the hospital
• Cost of accommodation during follow-ups, in case the patient is not a local resident

Cost related to Bariatric Surgery For Weight Loss in Thailand

Listing approximate price of Bariatric Surgery For Weight Loss and some related procedures. The prices may change depending upon the centers and condition of the patient.

Frequently asked questions related to expenses that most patients have when planing for Bariatric Surgery For Weight Loss.

Are the tests before bariatric surgery for weight loss involved in the package?

Several tests are done prior to bariatric surgery for weight loss, such as a complete blood count (CBC), urinalysis, chemistry panel, gallbladder ultrasound, chest X-ray, ECG, and GI evaluation. All these test costs are involved in the package.

Is the pharmacy and medicine cost included in the package?

The pharmacy and medicine costs are included in the package when the patient is hospitalized. However, if the patient buys medicines from outside the hospital, they will pay money for them. 

How long the patient has to stay in the hospital after bariatric surgery for weight loss?

After the surgery, the patient has to stay 1-2 days in the hospital. The patient must attend 4-6 follow-up meetings during the first post-surgery year. The first follow-up should be taken 2-3 weeks after the surgery.