Bariatric Surgery at Premier Surgical Surgery Center
Thursday, August 4th, 2022
Bariatric Surgery at Premier Surgical Surgery Center
Bariatric Surgery now offered at Premier Surgical Surgery Center in Knoxville
The National Institutes of Health recognizes weight loss surgery as the only long-lasting treatment of morbid obesity.
Patients with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 35 may qualify for laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. The gastric sleeve procedure is also appealing to those who do not want to have their intestine bypassed, as is done with Gastric Bypass.
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is one of the most popular weight loss surgeries in the United States today. It involves surgically removing a portion of the stomach, and creating a smaller stomach sleeve or tube that is roughly the size and shape of a banana. Doing this helps reduce the amount of food consumed.
Not all insurance plans cover bariatric surgery. And, the process to meet the qualifications for coverage can be lengthy. That’s why, for those without insurance coverage, or for those who wish to expedite their bariatric surgery process, the Premier Surgical Surgery Center in Knoxville, TN now offers self-pay outpatient laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for appropriate candidates. The procedure is performed by Premier Bariatric Surgeons, Dr. Mark Colquitt of Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons and Dr. K. Robert Williams of New LIfe Center for Bariatric Surgery. Please note: not all patients will qualify for outpatient bariatric surgery.
The Premier Surgery Center package price for sleeve gastrectomy is $12,500. This includes the surgeon, facility, anesthesia, and BLIS insurance coverage for complications. Expanded BLIS coverage is available for an additional $500.
Why choose Premier Surgery Center for Sleeve Gastrectomy?
Our Premier bariatric surgeons want patients to completely understand the bariatric surgery process. That’s why new patients are required to watch a bariatric seminar and attend pre-surgery education. The seminar and pre-surgery education will give patients detailed information on the available procedures, the surgeons, and what to expect before, during and after the bariatric surgery.
People are the most successful in their weight loss journey when they commit to long term necessary lifestyle changes. Doing this alone can be tough. Dr. Colquitt and Dr. Williams and their teams continue to monitor their patients’ progress on an ongoing basis. After surgery, bariatric patients will have check-ups at monthly and yearly intervals. We want to be there for you before, during and after your weight loss journey.
For more information about Sleeve Gastrectomy at Premier Surgery Center in Knoxville, please visit our Bariatric Surgery page at this link today!