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✓ Reviewed by Dr. Michael Torres, MD, FACS · Bariatric Surgeon ✓ Sources: ASMBS, CDC, CMS, NCQA ✓ Updated 2025–2026

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Optifast Cost: Pre-Op VLCD Price, Protocol Length, and Insurance Coverage

Optifast costs $100–$200/week for pre-surgery VLCD protocol. Learn the 2–4 week liver shrinkage requirement, what's included, and who pays for it.