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How long do I have to wait before having bariatric surgery? From the time of the initial consultation, the average wait time is 6-8 weeks. During this time, you will undergo preoperative testing to evaluate whether surgery is a suitable option.

In our baseline analysis, a 40-year-old woman (BMI = 40 kg/m2) would gain 2.6 years of life expectancy by undergoing gastric bypass (38.7 years versus 36.2 years without surgery).

Candidates could wait 18+ months. The reality is that most people who request a gastric band (also known as also called metabolic or bariatric surgery will not be approved. Even for those lucky few who are accepted, they can expect to wait around two years for the surgery. So why does it take so long?

The health insurance provider's logic seems to be that those six months should be used to adapt to a new diet, increase your physical activity, and begin preparing for the lifestyle changes that will shape your long-term success after your surgery.

But why might a patient not qualify for bariatric surgery? BMI: First and most obviously, they simply may not have a BMI that is high enough. A BMI of 35 or more with one or more obesity related conditions or BMI of 40 or greater regardless of obesity related conditions is required to have surgery.

To be eligible for weight-loss surgery, you must meet the following requirements: Have a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher, or have a BMI between 30 and 35 and an obesity-related condition, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea.

Select any of the procedures below to view detailed cost data and provider comparisons. ProcedurePrice RangeGastric Bypass Cost Average$17,700 - $48,600Gastric Sleeve Cost Average$12,700 - $34,800Duodenal Switch Cost Average$22,900 - $62,900Single Anastomosis Duodenal Switch (SADI) Cost Average$19,400 - $53,3001 more row

Amount of pre-surgery weight loss Some patients are required to lose 10 percent of their weight before weight-loss surgery is performed. For other patients, losing just 15 to 20 pounds right before surgery is enough to reduce the risk of complications.