kristenskuddles

I am a self pay patient, as my insurance does not cover Bariatrics. I am interested in going to Puget Sound Surgical Center for Bariatrics in Edmonds, WA. The doctor I prefer is Dr. Peter Billing. My total cost for the VSG or LSG is $17,400. My pre-op apts such as Dietician, Physiologist & Mental Health will run about $930 (with my insurance paying for some of that). So I am looking at right around $18,000. Has anyone gone to Puget Sound Center and had Dr. Billing? If so, please let me know what your thoughts are on all aspects -- I would love to hear from you! Thank you in advance and have a blessed day!

@@SeahawksFan Thank you for your response!! It is very encouraging to hear good things about Puget Sound Center and Dr. Billing. I have been doing research for quite sometime now and I am so ready! Did you stay over night or did you just have the day surgery and go home? I live 2 hours away, so I will be staying in a hotel for a night or two just to be close to the clinic in case anything happens.

@@CowgirlJane Thank you very much for your quick response! Did you do an over night stay or did you go home after surgery that day? I am a little scared about that part. I live 2 hours away, so I will stay in a hotel for a night or two just so that I am close to the clinic.

This question is for anyone who has had VSG performed in Western Washington State and had to pay out of pocket. How much was your total? Which surgeon did you decide to go with? Are you happy with the outcome?

@@magicalwoman Thanks for the info! I will be attending my first seminar next week, but I have been researching online for a couple of years now. I am so ready for this --- even if I have to pay out of pocket {which I heard WA state is one of the highest priced for VSG} --- so be it.... Mama needs a new stomach!!! I have what I thought was great health insurance, but it does not cover bariatric, I appreciate you taking the time to comment! And Congrats on your upcoming surgery on the 8th! Cheers to you and your soon to be new self!!!!!

@@fuzzywhitebunny Do you mind me asking where you had your surgery performed and who was your Dr.?