Outpatient adjustable gastric band surgery

Park Nicollet Bariatric Surgery Center is one of the first in Minnesota to offer adjustable gastric band surgery on an outpatient basis – no overnight hospital stay is needed. You can spend your first postsurgical night in the comfort of your own bed.

Adjustable gastric band surgery also is offered on an inpatient basis, meaning patients stay overnight in the hospital. Your surgeon will discuss the best option for your individual situation.

Outpatient procedures offer patients many benefits. In addition to enjoying the comforts of home, patients find outpatient procedures can reduce costs. While many insurance companies cover adjustable band surgery, they may require patients to undergo three to 12 months of medical weight management before approving surgery reimbursements. Some people choose to pay for the procedure themselves to avoid this insurance requirement.

Our insurance specialists can help you investigate insurance coverage and financing options, as needed. Register online for an adjustable gastric band information session to learn more about the health benefits bariatric surgery offers.

One of our first outpatient surgery patients had nothing but positive feedback about her experience. She was very glad to go home the day of surgery. — Teri Barker, supervisor, Park Nicollet Bariatric Surgery Center