SHAMROCK16

i definitely is not head hunger.... i know the differences. This is an empty feeling hunger pangs in my stomach

I am six weeks out and I too am feeling hungry all of the time. I am using My Fitness Pal ap and I am easily consuming 1200 calories a day AND am meeting my Protein and water requirements. I'm scared because I am reading people who are not feeling hunger and I AM! AGHHHHHH

Where were you would that amount? I am self pay in Wisconsin as well. I have a consultation with Froedtert in May. I am fearful of cost as well so I am starting to look at other options as a back up plan. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App I was quoted that at Columbia St MAry's. I was quoted $35,000-38,000 at Froedert. It took forever for Froedert to call me back and had a long wait time to get into see the nut. and dr. and do all of the requirements. I knew I wanted it done fast as I was self pay, I shouldnt have to jump through the hoops. I got fed up and went to Tijuana for a quarter of the cost. Worth it! Good luck in your choice!

I am self pay and just was quoted $23,000. The dr said to not even try to get the hernia repaired at the same time as my insurance sees that as a way to getting WLS paid for and will not pay for it. I live in Wisconsin and it's the worst state to get insurance to mandatory pay and to also with one of the highest costs for WLS. I am now considering going to the Mexico Tijuana practice promoted on this site. For $5,000 +/- it's a great deal! Am I ok to do this? I've researched them A LOT, but my gut still says it's not right to get surgery in another country.

I am still trying to get the money together for a lap band. My insurance doesn't cover WLS. I have been quoted $20,000 for lap band. I live in Wisconsin. Is that what other people in other states have paid/charged? Also, I have a hiatal hernia. HAs anyone had a hernia fixed and lap band surgery at the same time to get their insurance to cover it? If so how much did they pay for the hernia vs entire cost of lapband and hernia surgery? Any information will be very helpful! Thank you! Sara