Deepa Singh Deepa Singh Asked 7 months ago

How much is weight loss surgery in usa?

My brother lives in the USA and is considering weight loss surgery. He asked me to help him find out how much it usually costs there. Can anyone give a ballpark figure for weight loss surgery in the USA?

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Anil Mehta Anil Mehta Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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The cost in the USA is massive, usually between $15,000 and $25,000 out of pocket. If you are preparing for it, try starting with light daily walking and basic physical activity if your doctor permits. Building stamina beforehand really helps with the recovery process.

Nisha Gopinath Nisha Gopinath Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

It can easily go up to $20,000 or more without insurance. It is extremely expensive over there compared to India.

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Kunal Sen Kunal Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My uncle got it done in Texas and the total bill was around $22,000 because his insurance didn't cover the whole thing. It is a huge amount of money. Better to look at options in India or Mexico if you are paying entirely from your own pocket.

Vikram Singh Vikram Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

It is super expensive, easily $15k to $30k. Even after spending that much, you still have to commit to a strict diet and heavy lifestyle changes to keep the weight off. Surgery is just a tool, the real work starts in the kitchen and gym later.

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Aruna Ramachandran Aruna Ramachandran Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

It averages around $20,000 in the US, but most local residents get it covered through their health insurance if they meet the BMI criteria. If you are traveling from India, it is much more practical and cost-effective to get it done here at world-class hospitals for a fraction of that price.

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