Financing Lap-Band® Surgery and Other Weight Loss Surgery
Credit Medical offers affordable financing for weight loss surgery, as well as selective weight loss programs. See below for a list of common procedures, including Lap-Band®, Slimband® and gastric bypass. If the procedure you are considering is not listed, call us at 1-800-270-9290 to inquire about financing.
Adjustable gastric banding
Commonly known as Slimband® or Lap-Band®, this obesity treatment involves placing a silicone band around the top of the stomach in a 30-minute surgical procedure. The band, which can be adjusted over time, restricts the passage of food into the stomach, making patients feel full faster.
Gastric bypass
A process that involves making the stomach smaller by dividing it, creating a smaller upper portion, or “pouch,” and a larger bottom section. The surgeon then connects part of the small intestine to the pouch. The result is that patients feel full with less food and the body absorbs fewer calories.
Intragastric balloon
This process involves placing a balloon into the stomach and then inflating it using saline. The balloon is inserted through the mouth and can remain in place for up to six months.
Weight loss programs
Structured plans aimed at reducing a person’s weight, typically using diets, food supplements, exercise or a combination of these elements. These plans can also be medically supervised.