Weight Loss Surgery Cost In South Africa

Weight Loss Surgery is a surgical procedure to remove excess fat from the body. It is performed on obese people.

In Weight Loss Surgery, a team of surgeons performs surgical changes to the stomach and digestive system that limit your food intake leading to weight loss.

Inclusions in the package

The cost of Weight Loss 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., surgical scissors, needles, disposable staplers, etc.)
Type of surgery (open surgery is slightly less expensive than laparoscopic surgery)

Factors affecting cost of Weight Loss Surgery

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

Success Rate

The overall success rate ranges from 65-85% with long-term positive outcomes of weight maintenance for up to five years. Drinking plenty of water daily, intake of nutritious food, taking stairs instead of elevators are some lifestyle changes that should be adopted post Weight Loss Surgery.

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