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Affordability Calculator

You may be surprised by the annual costs associated with obesity and the savings projected after bariatric surgery. Use our customized calculator below to see how affordable weight loss surgery can be.

If you are surprised by how affordable weight loss surgery can be, take the next step by submitting a contact request form or call us to schedule a consultation at our Denton, Flower Mound or Frisco office (940-514-8105).

Affordability Calculator

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Food

Based on research, a seriously overweight person spends $6,100 annually on groceries and dining out. Approximately, how much do you spend per month on groceries and dining out?

I am spending about per month on groceries and dining out.

Out-of-Pocket Health Expenses

Based on research, a seriously overweight person spends $2,500 on out-of-pocket healthcare expenses each year.

Out-of-pocket healthcare expenses include:

  • Over the counter drugs/remedies such as glucosamine, snore relief remedies, ibuprofen, etc.
  • Co-pays for doctor office visits
  • Co-pays for lab work
  • Co-pays for specialists
  • Co-pays for physical therapist/allied health professionals

I am spending about per month on out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.

Prescriptions

Based on research, a seriously overweight person spends $700 annually on prescription co-pays. Approximately, how much do you spend per month on prescription co-pays?

I am spending about per month on prescription co-pays.

Weight Loss Programs

Based on research, a seriously overweight person spends $700 annually on non-surgical weight loss programs.

Examples of non-surgical weight loss programs include:

  • Jenny Craig
  • Lindora
  • Weight Watchers
  • Nutri-systems
  • Curves

I am spending about per month on non-surgical weight loss programs.

Results

, your current expenses are:

Item Monthly Annual
Food
Out-of-pocket health
Prescription co-pays
Weight-loss programs
TOTAL EXPENSES

, your savings will be:

M - Monthly, A - Annually

Item Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Remarks
  M A M A M A  
Food Food:
Down 60% every year starting year 1
Out-of-pocket health expenses Out-of-pocket health expenses:
Down 70% every year starting year 1
Prescription co-pays Co-pays:
Down 50% starting year 2
Weight-loss programs Weight-loss programs:
Completely removed starting year 1
TOTAL SAVINGS  

ATTENTION patients of Dr. Al-Kalla

Dr. Al-Kalla will be leaving Weight Loss Specialists of North Texas at the end of July. If you would like continue as his patient, please let us know and we can assist in getting your medical records transferred.

You may also choose to stay with Weight Loss Specialists of North Texas and we’ll gladly transfer your care to another provider on staff.

Thank you.