It results in polycythemia a condition which results in high levels of circulation red blood cells in the blood stream. Hypoxia, smoking, chronic exposure to carbon monoxide or living at high altitudes are its risk factors. Controlling high blood pressures, smoking etc. can potentially reduce its risk.
By procedure, it generally costs anywhere from $10,000 to $25,000 for gastric sleeve surgery, while the average cost of lap band surgery is $12,000 to $25,000 and the average cost of gastric bypass surgery is $20,000 to $35,000.
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.