Guest daisymomma Posted November 26, 2005 hi there I am new here. I am looking into this surgery, I am in Utah county and I would love ANY info that you have from Doctors - how much it costs. Also what is the reason for having to keep getting fills?? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vinesqueen 2 Posted December 7, 2005 Hi Daisymomma Well, the fills are because the band's full name is the Adjustable Lap Band. The fills are there because everyone is different. Sometimes people need more, sometimes they need less. Many people need a tighter fill as they lose more weight, to maintain the same amount of restriction. I'm in SE ID, but I don't know where Utah County is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1978tigger 0 Posted December 8, 2005 Hello I live in idaho but i did my surgery on DEC 1 2005 by a dr Christine Richards in SLC it cost me about 13,000.00 I do know some insurance companies pay for it, mine did not. She is a great doctor and has a wonderful support system that comes with this. They call me, they email me, and send me letters. It was and is a great experience any other questions let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mousecrazy 2 Posted December 8, 2005 Hi, just want to welcome you to the group. My insurance covered my Band...I paid my part, they paid theirs. Fills are how the band is adjusted to each individual; it's not one size fits all. LOL! Keep reading. Use the search button to find topics you are interested in. PM members if you have questions specific to them. You've got lots of info packed into this little site! Cindy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fiveholts714 0 Posted December 9, 2005 I am in Southern Utah. I am thinking of getting a band in Mexico. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Refound_Hope 0 Posted December 13, 2005 Hi Daisymomma! I live in utah as well. Cache County. As far as doctors in Utah go, I picked Dr. Darrin F Hansen at South Valley Surgical in SLC. My surgery will cost 12,900 and that is including a year of follow up care. So that covers fills, appointments and all that jazz. I think that they have a website even svsurgical.com. Welcome to the group here, you will find lots of great stuff on here. So glad that there are more utahns on this site! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyNana 10 Posted December 14, 2005 Welcome to LBT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruthie 2 Posted December 19, 2005 Dr. McKeen in Provo does the surgery. He has an office in California and a office in Utah. He rotates offices. I've heard good things about him. I went to Mexico and have my follow ups with a radiologist in Payson. Let me know if you need numbers and i'll see what I can find. Good Luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JenPea 0 Posted January 13, 2006 I am getting baned on 1-26 by dr Layton Alldredge in Sandy. the cost is around 13K but includes the frist year of fills and a support group. I sent my papers in the frist week on Jan, and since I am private pay happening very quickly. Jen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
