Lovenox cannot be used interchangeably (unit for unit) with heparin or other low molecular weight heparins as they differ in manufacturing process, molecular weight distribution, anti-Xa and anti-IIa activities, units, and dosage.
Also, the prices could be different depending on the patient and the type of services that they expect. The average price for bariatric surgery runs from $15,000 to $36,000 depending on the operation type, the location of the professional and the professional themselves. The three most popular types of bariatric surgery include Lap-Band surgery, gastric sleeve surgery, and gastric bypass.
By Denise Mann; reviewed by Christine Ren Fielding, MD, FACS. The average cost of gastric sleeve surgery is upward of $10,000. This procedure, also called gastric sleeve resection, sleeve gastrectomy, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, tube gastrectomy and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, is a newer type of bariatric surgery. Post-surgery behavior, exercise and diet counseling, including the cost of vitamins and supplements. 2  Secondary bariatric surgery procedures, such as gastric bypass or duodenal switch, if the gastric sleeve surgery is part of a staged approach.