Lower medical costs following WLS

[OKCPirate 5,323]

Interesting news for all of us, the bean counters have started adding up how much you save by getting WLS. Since I basically pay all my medical costs out of pocket, I'm all in...

http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/news/external/2015/11/04/21/29/weight-loss-surgery-may-trim-health-care-costs

[ShrinkingPeach 1,291]

Interesting article. I know for me that I have fewer doctor visits so less copays, less prescriptions I am on and more productivity at work due to more energy. It is a win-win as far as I can see!

[Pillar2butterfly 391]

I had no co-morbidites, and rarely went to the doctor. My total out of pocket for the surgery (including copays) was $2178...comparing to a previous year of only co-pays of less than $100. However, I was starting to notice my blood pressure creeping up and lack of energy, etc. Diabetes and heart disease runs in my family, so that would have been coming soon too. So while it didn't really save $ for me compared to the past, it sure did help my future.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

My issues aren't Comorbs. Do I still see the same fees.

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

This research is exactly why companies like BCBS has dropped the diet requirements etc. They have realized it is cheaper to get people to surgery sooner rather than later. Long term it saves the whole health system money.