Two new studies shed light on the costs associated with newer weight loss drugs and their use before bariatric surgery. Long term, the cost effectiveness of bariatric surgery is greater than that of ...

For all the talk of Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy and other weight loss drugs being damn near miraculous, they come at a significant cost—literally. Bariatric surgery typically costs between $17,400 and ...

Bariatric surgery is more cost-effective than GLP-1 RAs for obesity treatment, with lower long-term costs and greater weight loss outcomes. The study found that bariatric surgery led to fewer ...

Using semaglutide or tirzepatide for less than 2 years can cost as much as a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass — a one-time procedure ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Compared with semaglutide, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty reduced total cost by $33,583 over 5 years. The annual ...

A new study finds weight loss surgery may actually be less expensive in the long run compared to popular weight loss drugs. While weight loss medicines like Ozempic and Wegovy have become more popular ...

In 2002, Paul Lesser weighed 385 pounds and was experiencing severe back problems from a herniated disc that impacted his quality of life. As a condition of treating him, his doctor insisted he ...

Amid rising concern about the potential long-term costs of using glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists to treat obesity, some insurers are making access to bariatric surgery easier. While the ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you’re struggling with weight, you’re not alone. Around 42 percent of American adults have obesity. In addition to nutrition, ...

MBS significantly reduces liver-related complications and other health risks in patients with SLD, including cardiovascular, ...