Cork Obesity Surgery

20/03/2011

For further information on obesity treatments: www.obesitysurgery.ie or call Catriona on 0214941144

Mr. Colm O'Boyle, Ireland Obesity surgery services include Intragastric Balloon, Gastric banding, Gastric bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Lap Biliopancreatic Diversion, StomaphyX and revision weight loss surgery. Learn more on other morbid obesity surgical solutions & options

16/03/2011

Cure rate for Type II diabetes is approx 80% following gastric bypass for obesity.

15/03/2011

VHI currently provide the best cover for bariatric surgery if BMI > 45
Quinn and Aviva cover part of the costs

13/03/2011

cost of lap band privately is approx 8500 in Cork (this covers hospital, surgeon, anaesthetist and band fee).

03/03/2011

Gastric Band is now licenced in the USA for BMI 30-35 with medical co-morbidity

02/03/2011

Bariatric clinics now at Bon Secours Dublin and Cork - phone 0214941144 for further info.

02/03/2011

VHI now covering cost of surgery if BMI 45 or greater. Quinn reimburse 6000 for BMI >40 and depending on price plan. Aviva reimburse 6000 of the cost for BMI >40 and depending on price plan.

11/02/2011

BMI calculator helps to identify and analyze your weight status, but cannot be relied to have any type of weight loss surgery