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.
Sleeve surgery typically costs as much as $15,000 to $25,000 per surgery. With most individuals reporting an average price of $16,000 to $18,000 per surgery. These are the costs you can expect to self-pay (without insurance) in the United States. For Canadians, the gastric sleeve surgery is covered by their national health care system.