Georgia Employee Weight Loss Surgery Coverage Cut: Peachtree Surgical & Bariatrics: Bariatric & General Surgery

Weight Loss Surgery will be Cut for State Employees

Starting next year, Georgia state workers will not be covered for Weight Loss Surgery. Over the past 2.5 years the state has paid for approximately 1,600 people to have the surgery which has cost them 30 million dollars. They say they can’t afford it anymore. Many feel however that not covering Weight Loss Surgery for employees will only cost the state more for workers suffering from diabetes, sleep apnea, and acid reflux.

Consider This Medically Supervised Non Surgical Weight-Loss Option

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty provides many of the same benefits as a laparoscopic sleeve procedure, with fewer of the disadvantages of surgical incisions. Learn about what ESG could do for you.

5 Serious Problems that Obesity Can Cause

If you want to be as healthy as possible, losing weight could help. Shedding pounds with lifestyle changes, medication, or surgery could reduce your risk of many medical problems, including these five.

7 Factors That May Qualify You for Weight-Loss Surgery

Weight-loss surgery can help reduce excess weight and lower chronic disease risk. But it is not right for everyone. Learn some of the factors that could make you a candidate for bariatric surgery.

The Role of Insulin in Weight Gain

Insulin helps your body use the energy in food. But if you take insulin for diabetes or have insulin resistance, it can contribute to weight gain. Find out more about this hormone’s impact on your weight.

Here's How to Prepare for Your Lap-Band Surgery

When you schedule Lap-Band® surgery at our practice, we make sure you are 100% prepared beforehand. Learn about some of the steps you’ll need take before you have your surgical procedure.

It's Important to Understand These Risk Factors When You're Considering Weight Loss Surgery

Although weight loss surgery is quite safe, all types of surgery have some possible risks. Learn about some of the risks you could face and should know about before choosing surgery.

Georgia Employee Weight Loss Surgery Coverage Cut