The Real Cost of Lasting Weight Loss

Bariatric surgery · Cost & financing

A Long-Term Weight Loss Option May Be More Accessible Than You Think

Explore a personalized, all-inclusive bariatric care pathway and receive a cost and financing estimate based on your options.

  • JCI Gold Seal of Approval® accreditation
  • 30,000+ successful procedures
  • Financing options — subject to qualification

Gastric sleeve · 48-month financing example*

about $4/day

for a complete, all-inclusive gastric sleeve pathway

$500 down

≈ $122 / month

70%+ lower than U.S. cost

*Illustrative example — full details and required disclosure below.

Financing example

What a Long-Term Option Can Look Like, in Real Numbers

Most people never ask for a bariatric estimate because they assume the number is out of reach. Here is an illustrative example of how a complete gastric sleeve care pathway can be financed. Financing is offered through third-party lenders — you can apply or ask a coordinator about current plans.

Example scenario · Gastric sleeve · 48-month financing plan

Procedure cost

$4,900

Down payment

$500

Amount financed

$4,400

Approx. monthly payment

≈ $122

Approximate cost per day

about $4

With a 0% promotional plan (when available) over the same 48 months, the example works out to ≈ $92 per month — about $3 a day.

Financing examples are illustrative. Eligibility, rates, monthly payments, and terms vary by lender and applicant. Financing is subject to qualification.

The Cost of Continuing to Pay, Month After Month

Many weight-loss approaches are built on ongoing spending — monthly programs, subscriptions, refills, and plans. They can work well for many people, and the spending continues for as long as they’re used. This isn’t about right or wrong; it’s about which model you want to be in.

The ongoing model

  • Monthly programs, subscriptions, refills, and plans.
  • Spending continues for as long as the approach is used.
  • After year one, year three, year five — the total keeps growing.
  • It never converts into something you own.

The ownership model

  • One complete care pathway, personalized after a medical evaluation.
  • One procedure — if it’s appropriate for you.
  • Five years of follow-up: included, not billed monthly.
  • A plan you own from day one.

The Cost of Ownership

“Don’t rent your weight loss. Own it.”

Ownership looks like this: one complete plan — a clinical evaluation, the procedure if it’s appropriate for you, hospital-based care at OCC’s JCI-accredited facility, structured nutrition guidance, and five years of included follow-up. One procedure, one recovery, one team accountable for your long-term plan.

What May Be Included

A complete pathway is more than a procedure. Your personalized estimate will confirm exactly what your care pathway includes.

Clinical evaluation & candidacy review

Your history, goals, and options — reviewed by OCC’s medical team before anything else.

Bariatric procedure, as appropriate

Performed by board-certified surgeons, only after your evaluation confirms candidacy.

Hospital-based surgical care

At OCC’s surgical facility — accredited with the JCI Gold Seal of Approval®.

Structured nutrition guidance

Phased nutrition support built into the plan — not sold separately.

Five-year follow-up program

Included long-term follow-up with OCC’s clinical team.

Dedicated patient coordinators

One point of contact — dedicated to U.S. & Canadian patients — for scheduling, travel planning, and questions.

Why Patients Trust OCC With This Decision

A cost decision is also a safety decision. The value on this page is backed by a verifiable, documented track record.

JCI

GOLD SEAL

JCI Gold Seal of Approval® — accredited for 12 consecutive years (four accreditation cycles)

The JCI Gold Seal of Approval® is a globally recognized symbol of quality in healthcare, awarded to hospitals that voluntarily meet the world’s most stringent standards for patient safety and care.

30,000+

Successful procedures

25 years

Of bariatric expertise

5-year

Follow-up included

Financing FAQ

Cost & Financing Questions, Answered

How much does bariatric surgery at OCC cost?

Costs depend on the procedure and your personalized care plan. OCC’s pricing is typically 70%+ lower than U.S. cost for comparable care, and every patient receives a personalized estimate before making any decision.

Is financing available?

Yes — financing options are available through third-party lenders. Eligibility, rates, monthly payments, and terms vary by lender and applicant. Financing is subject to qualification.

Is a deposit required?

Financing structures vary. The example on this page shows a $500 down payment; your personalized estimate will outline the deposit and payment options available to you.

What does my estimate include?

A dedicated patient coordinator reviews your information, walks you through what a complete care pathway includes for your situation, and answers your questions — with no obligation.

What happens after I request my estimate?

A coordinator contacts you to schedule a free consultation, and you receive a personalized cost and financing estimate. There is no cost to request it, and no obligation.

Patient stories

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Patient story

Individual results may vary.

Find Out What a Long-Term Option Would Cost — for You

Request your personalized cost and financing estimate. A dedicated patient coordinator will walk you through it — no cost, no obligation.

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