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Have you ever considered how much money you spend on groceries each week? Or how much money do you spend trying to lose weight? How about the money you spend on medications and on treating what ails you?

The cost of obesity and all the conditions brought on by obesity is a strain on any budget. When considering the possibility of weight-loss surgery, you should evaluate not only the financial obligations of surgery, but the financial benefits as well. Imagine never needing your gastric reflux medicine again, your sleep apnea device, your pain medications for your aching joints, or your diabetes medications. These are real possibilities with significant, sustained weight loss.

Financing options are available for qualified applicants at www.carecredit.com.  You can inquire about the REALIZE Financing Program at www.RealizeBand.com or 1-866-REALIZE.  If you have any questions regarding financing, please contact our office.

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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.

 

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