Alvarez Price Vs Us?

[TheNewSusie 471]

Hi there - I have not yet been sleeved' date=' but have been researching for close to a year now. My insurance has an exclusion to Bariatrics for any reason, so I am in the self pay boat.

I am in the Dallas/FW area and have found at least a dozen bariatric surgeons that cost about the same or just a tad more than Alvarez (if the 9,500 range is correct). Actually even found one yesterday that was 8,000 and right here in my area.

From what I see, Dr. Alvarez is very impressive....his website, his youtube videos, his book, etc. and if I were to make the decision to go to Mexico I am confident I would chose him. Question is - is there a reason people chose going to Mexico if they can pay the same price in their local areas?

I realize, not all live in DFW...but there have to be comparable rates in large cities in other states. You see them advertise on TV, radio, etc. So it makes me wonder if these rates in the US do not include everything. Obviously it would be cheaper for me to travel to Dallas because of gas prices and I would not have to stay in a hotel 2 nights, just hospital and then home.

Honestly, just curious what everyones thoughts are. I have read some say their sleeve was or would have been in the 20,000 range....its amazing there would be such a difference in the states, is that possible?

Just trying to make an informed decision.....just seems if Im going to pay the same amt for surgery, it would make more sense to go local because it seems it would be less money in the long run (gas, other travel expenses, less time away from work, etc)

Thanks for any input,

Misty[/quote']

I know Dr. Aceves in Mexicali also charges the same as Dr. Alvarez

[Heather mcgallion 0]

Can u send me the information on the Dr in Dallas that performs the sleeve for 8000.00

[zoekids 120]

My surgeons in my Ohio area wouldn't do it with lower BMI patients even if I was self-pay. And, they were priced in the mid-20,000.

Mary