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Dr. Pleatman in Detroit had an all inclusive price of 11K.

My PCP here in FL did all my lab and preop work and sent them to my surgeon in MI. All I had for this was a copay.

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I'm self pay... $14k in south Mississippi - that includes everything except my pre-op labs (insurance paid), first visit & $50 copay for psych eval. Includes 1 night in hospital and at least 6 mos of follow ups, complications, etc. May 17th!

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I considered 2 centers and both provided their out of pocket prices upfront and in writing. Once I picked the surgeon, I signed the form acknowledging that if I had complications, those expenses were not covered by the price. I knew that there would be a cost from the radiologist for the upper GI, but they gave me an estimate. I actually paid the upfront fee directly to the center and they dispersed the money to the appropriate locations.

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My cost was $14k which included hospital, surgeon, pre-op tests, nutritionist, and 1 year follow-ups. It was all in writing.

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Okay - I had my surgery almost 2 years ago, prices look like they have come down considerably. I paid $18K inclusive of everything including preop/post op liquid diet protien foods, physc eval, nutritionist meetings, weekly support classes for life and also 6 months of Dr. follow up visits. Follow ups were about one hour with surgeon. My surgeon's partner is charging $14K. You can watch my surgeon on Dr. OZ - Nov. 2010 talking about VSG surgery.

Regular insurance now pays for my follow ups including labs.

No regrets, even knowing if I had waited 18 months I could have saved money. Still worth every penny. I love my sleeve.

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I am having mine with a wonderful surgeon in Mexico. All fees $6000 including airfare. He has a lot of experience and is in a fully equipped hospital. Mine is tomorrow! I cannot wait! Good luck!

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I am having mine with a wonderful surgeon in Mexico. All fees 6000 including airfare. He has a lot of experience and is in a fully equipped hospital. Mine is tomorrow! I cannot wait! Good luck!

Good luck tomorrow! Heading to Mexico next week...let me know how everything goes.

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Will do, thanks!

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