Self Pay Options

“What if?” Isn’t that a question we always ask ourselves? The cost of obesity is unbelievably high. It costs our nation and it costs you! Ask your self this – How much money would I be saving each year if I was not dealing with this problem? How much could I save on food, medicine, and plus size clothing? This tool will help you understand the true costs of dealing with obesity and help you understand that, by having surgery, you will probably save yourself a good bit of money. After you finish, stop asking yourself  “What if?” and start asking yourself  “Why not?”

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Food

Based on research, a seriously overweight person spends $6,100 annually on groceries and dining out. Approximately, how much do you spend per month on groceries and dining out?

I am spending about per month on groceries and dining out.

Prescriptions

Based on research, a seriously overweight person spends $700 annually on prescription co-pays. Approximately, how much do you spend per month on prescription co-pays?

I am spending about per month on prescription co-pays.

Out-of-Pocket Health Expenses

Based on research, a seriously overweight person spends $2,500 on out-of-pocket healthcare expenses each year.

Out-of-pocket healthcare expenses include:

  • Over the counter drugs/remedies such as glucosamine, snore relief remedies, ibuprofen, etc.
  • Co-pays for doctor office visits
  • Co-pays for lab work
  • Co-pays for specialists
  • Co-pays for physical therapist/allied health professionals

I am spending approximately per month on out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.

Weight Loss Programs

Based on research, a seriously overweight person spends $700 annually on non-surgical weight loss programs. Examples of non-surgical weight loss programs include:

  • Jenny Craig
  • Lindora
  • Weight Watchers
  • Nutri-systems
  • Curves

I am spending about per month on non-surgical weight loss programs.