no insurance

January 16, 2004

does anyone know how much the procedure cost ?if there is no insurance

Leannie · January 16, 2004

I just paid $10,350 plus airfare to Mexico. Also spent a little on souvenirs too! But sure saved a lot on food!

cadydid · January 16, 2004

Hi,

In California near San Francisco, I just paid over $20,000. Decided I had paid that much over the years to try to lose weight with every method known to man, so I sold some stock and did it. No regrets. I would think that it would be cheaper where you are.

Also, if your primary care MD is supportive of this, all my preop testing was taken care of by insurance (pulmonary function test, echocardiogram, blood work galore, abdominal ultrasound, nutritional consultation, psych evaluation, EKG, etc.)

Good luck, but what's a new car compared to a new body that feels wonderful. Mine was done 12/29/03 so it hasn't even been a month.

Also, it was not just one payment. There was 4 altogether (anesthesia, hospital, doctor, assistant). I also was told you could work out a payment plan with the hospital.

Let me know if you have questions.

Carol

Becky · January 17, 2004

Hi

I had my surgery done at Huntington Beach Hospital.. They have a Bariatric Unit there.. I had great care.. They will work with you if you don't have a doctor to do the pre-op tests.. This a called the NEW PROGRAM @ Huntington Beach.

The cost was $15,200.00 and it covered everything, the night stay in the hospital, doctor, anestigiolist(sp).. The staff is wonderful, you can call them anytime and they can answer your questions for you.. The price also includes ALL your fills.. you can check there website at www.thenewprogramhbh.com

I was very happy and I was just banded there on 12-20-03.. Good luck..