Cost of Bariatric and Obesity Surgery

Food

Based on research, a seriously overweight person spends Rs 7,000 - 15,000 Rs annually on groceries and dining out. Approximately, how much do you spend per month on groceries and dining out?

I am spending about -Select- Rs 7000 Rs 8000 Rs 9000 Rs 10000 Rs 11000 Rs 12000 Rs 13000 Rs 14000 Rs 15000 per month on groceries and dining out.

Prescriptions

Based on research, a seriously overweight person spends Rs 55,000 annually on prescription. Approximately, how much do you spend per month on prescription?

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Out of pockets healthcare expenses

Based on research, a seriously overweight person spends In India Rs 80,000 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, inuprofen, etc
• Doctor office visits
• for lab work
• Visit to a specialists
• Visit to a physical therapist/allied health professionals

I am spending about per month -Select- Rs 1000 Rs 3000 Rs 5000 Rs 10000 Rs 15000 Rs 20000 on out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.

Weight Loss Programmes

Based on research, seriously overweight persons spend Rs 40000 annually on non-surgical weight loss programs.

Examples of non-surgical weight loss programs include:

• Diet
• Gym
• Yoga
• Other options available in their nearby region etc

I am spending about -Select- Rs 1000 Rs 3000 Rs 5000 Rs 10000 Rs 15000 Rs 20000 Monthly on non-surgical weight loss programmes.