Weight Loss is an Investment That Pays Off Financially


Posted March 25, 2017 by NicholsonClinic

The founder of the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery talks about the financial impacts of obesity.
 
Plano, TX, March 13, 2017 – People who take the plunge to address obesity once and for all are likely to find the move pays off in more ways than one. Going beyond the positive changes in physical appearance and the health rewards, weight loss surgery may also serve as a strong financial investment that pays off in significantly lower long-term expenses.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates the country’s obesity crisis costs more than $147 billion a year. That figure includes losses to business due to obesity-related absenteeism, healthcare costs and other financial figures that impact the big picture. If the smaller picture is considered, people who are obese stand to personally lose thousands of dollars over the course of their lifetimes. Weight loss surgery can change that.

“With obesity linked to a long list of health complaints, ranging from those that pose an inconvenience to those that may threaten life, the potential financial impacts an individual may face are mindboggling,” says Dr. Nick Nicholson, founder and lead surgeon at the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery. “People who are obese are more likely to miss days at work, require doctors’ visits, need medications to control diabetes, high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol and more. That can add up fast just in copays alone, taking a big bite out of a personal budget.”

Bariatric surgical procedures, such as gastric sleeve, do require an upfront investment of time, commitment and money. These procedures, however, can set patients up for healthier, longer and less costly lives.

“People with pre-existing conditions who undergo bariatric surgery often witness tremendous symptomatic improvements as the weight comes off and stays off,” explains Dr. Nicholson. “We’ve watched as patients who once required medications to control type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol were able to leave these prescriptions behind. What’s more, as patients lose weight, become healthier and take on more physical activity, their overall health status improves. This, in turn, can lower expenses by reducing risks for serious health concerns.”

Weight loss surgery represents an investment in personal health. It’s one that can pay off in the long run with lowered expenses and a higher quality of life. To find out more about weight loss surgery and its benefits, visit the Nicholson Clinic online at www.nicholsonclinic.com.

About Nicholson Clinic
Founded by Dr. Nick Nicholson, one of the country’s leading weight loss surgeons and co-author of “Weight Loss Surgery: The Real Skinny,” the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery offers a variety of options to help patients gain control of their weight and their lives.
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Last Updated March 25, 2017