Surgery Savings Calculator

Cost estimates and surgical outcome rates are derived from the following peer-reviewed sources. Out-of-pocket figures reflect average annual patient spending including copays, medications, and supplies. Total cost of care figures include insurance-covered expenses. Savings are calculated as: resolution rate x full annual cost, reflecting the percentage of patients who achieve complete resolution of each condition post-surgery.

• Type 2 Diabetes (OOP $3,500 | Total $12,000): GoodRx Health. The True Cost of Diabetes. 2023. American Diabetes Association. Economic Costs of Diabetes in the U.S. in 2022. Diabetes Care, 2024.
• Hypertension (OOP $800 | Total $2,500): Kirkland EB et al. Trends in Healthcare Expenditures Among US Adults With Hypertension. Journal of the American Heart Association, 2018.
• Sleep Apnea (OOP $700 | Total $3,500): American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Hidden Health Crisis Costing America Billions. 2016. WebMD Health. The Cost of Sleep Apnea. 2025.
• GERD (OOP $600 | Total $3,000): Maret-Ouda J et al. Healthcare Resource Utilization and Costs Among Patients With GERD. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2023.
• High Cholesterol (OOP $400 | Total $1,500): Ganguli I et al. Complication-specific direct medical costs by BMI. Journal of Managed Care and Specialty Pharmacy, 2020.
• Joint Pain / Arthritis (OOP $1,400 | Total $4,500): White AG et al. Insurer and out-of-pocket costs of osteoarthritis in the US. Arthritis and Rheumatism, 2008. Medical Expenditure Panel Survey data.
• PCOS (OOP $1,000 | Total $2,000): Azziz R et al. Direct Economic Burden of Mental Health Disorders Associated with PCOS. Fertility and Sterility, 2023.
• Depression / Anxiety (OOP $900 | Total $2,500): Milbank Memorial Fund estimates for obesity-related mental health expenditures.
• Surgical resolution rates: Pareek M et al. Early Impact of Bariatric Surgery on T2D, Hypertension, and Hyperlipidemia. Obesity Surgery, 2014. Mella JR et al. Recent Advances in Bariatric Surgery. Annals of Medicine and Surgery, 2023. Arterburn DE et al. Bariatric Surgery and Incident Development of Obesity-Related Comorbidities. JAMA Network Open, 2024.

This calculator is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical or financial advice. Individual outcomes depend on procedure type, insurance coverage, and health status. Please consult a qualified bariatric surgeon.