jktbnelson
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Cost for out of pocket banding
jktbnelson replied to JudyAnticola's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi, My insurance wouldn't pay...the cheapest I found in MN was 17K. Too expensive for me. So, I did go down to Mexico, paid $7500 and wouldn't trade the experience for the world. I have found a place that will do my fills here in MN. So far, all is well. It is unfortunate that the cost of health care in the US if pretty much out of reach for your common, everyday, blue-collar worker. I'm glad Mexico didn't discrimminate. Kari -
I got rejected by Tricare, so I went down to Mexico 3 weeks ago and had it done there for $7500.00. Loved my experience and am glad I didn't let my rejection discourage me. Kari
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Hi All, Well, I head down to Mexico on the 23rd and have surgery on the 24th. I stay in the hospital a couple of days and then head back home. My insurance wouldn't cover my surgery because my BMI is only 33 and I have no co-morbidities. Good luck to you all. Kari
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Hi there, I am Tricare Prime with a BMI of 33 and no co-morbidities and Tricare wouldn't even look at me. So, as of Mon, March 24th I am going down to Mexico to have my lap band placed for $7500 by the number one lap band physician on the continent. I have heard nothing but good reports from people who have been down there...I'm hoping I can add to those good reports. Kari