Another Cheap Choice Besides Mexico

[Nevara 26]

My center in Blackfoot, Idaho (you fly into Idaho Falls, ID) is doing it for $7,400. Call to check that they are still running it. It's called Bingham Memorial Hospital. Docs name is Anthony Davis.

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[Lori4080 64]

That is where I am getting banded on December 17th! I have been to Dr. Davis' seminar and met with him one on one. Wonderful man! I live in Blackfoot and feel so lucky to have such a talented surgeon in the area! Yes, I am self-pay and is still $7,400. It's a great deal for all that is included.

[Nevara 26]

That's crazy! Nice to meet you! My name is Becky. Anyways, he is pretty great. I can't figure out why he settled in Blackfoot of all places. my band date is Nov 5. Did he tell you that if you have a hernia it costs more money?

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[Lori4080 64]

Hi Becky! Where are you from? Yes, I was told the same thing. I think he is extra cautious. They did say they would bill my insurance for the hernia (Blue Cross will pay for that) then once healed he'd do the lap band. I wish there was a way to really tell beforehand if you had one. There are several things I've read on here from others that are different , like get unfilled for a flight or the flu. He's got an amazing track record, so I'm definitely willing to follow orders. Since I'm self pay I sure don't want any complications that could be avoided! I'm SO, SO excited for all of this. Yeah

[Blondie638 98]

Thanks for starting this thread! If self pay is my only option I won't be going to Mexico but this sounds like an option!!

[Nevara 26]

I'm glad this thread could help someone!

I messaged you Lori.

I'm glad you told me that he would bill blue cross for the hernia in a separate surgery instead of doing it all in one surgery. That was the impression I'd gotten from him.

Though when I went for the consult their financial person was gone and so the nurses were just trying their best to answer those questions, but obviously some things were lacking. I had an awesome doctor elsewhere work around my insurance and got them to pay for extra tests for a hernia. It's only 80% accurate, but I wanted to do what I could to make sure I didn't have one because I was under the impression it would cost more if I did. Who knows??? The doc told me it would, but did the financial gal tell you otherwise?

Becky/26yrsold/Idaho. Band Date Nov. 5. 255/goal 165.

[soreadynow 36]

I live in Phx, AZ and true results does it here for $5500. They have been awesome to work with here. I met with them Oct. 1 for a consult and was banded Oct. 12.