Reasonably priced Drs in the US for Self payers?

VABandster · July 17, 2006

I'm probably going to be a self-pay b/c my insurance won't cover it. Am considering going to Mexico, obviously, but can already hear the groans and objections from my family and friends.

Does anyone know of any Drs. in the US that do the surgery for a similar cost to Mexico (i.e. $10k) preferably near or in VA, but I'm willing to travel.

Thanks!

KarenA · July 17, 2006

I was considering the Wich Center in Chicago. Last year, I was priced at 12K for everything.

Good luck

DrewsLou · July 17, 2006

My doc did my surgery for $9950 which included all the surgery fee's, OR, 3 months of fills, follow up and nutritionist. I am in Denver CO!

VABandster · July 17, 2006

REALLY??? My Sister lives in Denver, CO....so I could easily have a place to stay to recover for a few days! Did the $9500 cover all the preop testing and all that?? If so, I"d love to get the Drs. name and number! Thanks!!

booda · July 17, 2006

Dr. greene is in Rockville maryland and he about 14000 but i think that is worth not traveling

DrewsLou · July 17, 2006

Kirsten... I'm PM'ing you.

Bet · July 27, 2006

Hello Lap Band Community:

I need your HELP? I'm probably going to be a self-pay because my insurance won't cover it. Am considering going to Mexico, obviously, but can already hear my family and friends questions!!!!

Does anyone know of any Drs. in the US that do the surgery for $10K preferably in TEXAS, but I'm willing to travel.

Please give your input. I want this surgery done as soon as possible.

Bet

Constance · July 27, 2006

Bet, check out this doctor... www.lapbandrockies.com

He has a package for 9950$ in Denver. I know DrewsLou used him and has wonderful things to say.

From what I have researched, he is a very highly skilled gastrointestinal laproscopic surgeon, but is newer at the LapBAnd surgery. I met with him and thought he seemed very cordial and knowledgable. However I am waiting to hear on my insurance approval through another surgeon.

beachgirl · July 29, 2006

Monterrey Mexico for 8500 total for everything. You can call tomorrow and be having surgery usually within a week or so. They do the preop 30 min. before surgery. This price includes everything including your food.

www.ready4achange.com, hope this helps.

VABandster · July 29, 2006

Thanks for the info MySherriJo.....I did look at Dr. Sanchez, but as I mentioned before, would prefer to stay in the US if possible. I found a Dr. in CO that will do the surgery for only $1k more than what Dr. Sanchez charges, so I think that's worth being able to stay in the US. Looks like you're doing well....Congrats!

MelodyJ · July 29, 2006

Dr. Ponce in TN does his surgeries in an outpatient center in Dalton, GA. He was $13,000 total I believe?! That's where I had it....little more than CO ...had a WONDERFUL experience. www.lapbandinstitute.com

God Bless,

Melody

Banded 3/20/06 -70lbs

marieforme · July 29, 2006

I really considered going to Mexico for my surgery - as I am in nursing school and hane no health insurance whatsoever. I would have done it, but a relative who was graciously paying for the surgery, forbid it. I went to a dr in my home town of Shreveport and was really encouraged by his philosophy on follow up care. He knows all of his patients and keeps up with their progress not only physically, but emotionally as well. And it felt good to know if I needed to see him it was only a 5 minute drive from my house.

The total cost (with all pre-op testing and everything), was a little over 20K. However, if you are considering the band and absolutely can not afford that, then I would definetely say go to Mexico (or one of the cheaper places in the US), and then find a support group in your hometown.

Good Luck!:bandit