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My best friend used the surgeon you are speaking of. She went from a size 26 to a size 4. Channel 46 news did a special on her & this Dr--he was the 1st to use the 1 incision method. The $2,000 he requires is for all the aftercare stuff. I checked into this Dr recently. He's great...BUT, I don't want to shell out $2,000 up front. I am very comfortable w/ the Dr I've chosen-who by the way, does not require up front fees. Best of luck to you!

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I have to pay for half of my surgery my insurance only covers 50%. I have to pay 1058 prior to having surgery. I haven't even thought about the after appointments. I have to pay a specialist pay..

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My doctor doesn't have any crazy fees like that.

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I used Dr. Duncan and he doesn't have any program fees. I pay my copays for fills. I had my lapband placed on 04/05, I have lost 75lbs and over 55 inches. I am dong great - I checked into some of the other surgeons with those exorbitant fees and I decided to steer clear. I don't regret my decision at all.

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