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Hi there. Did anyone on the board get a hospital stay included with their US surgeon in a self pay situation? If so, could you post the surgeon's name and the amount you paid? Thanks very much for your input and suggestions.

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I was self pay The cost of the hospital was just a line item on a single bill, all of which was paid to the surgeon's practice, which then distributed the funds to the hospital, anesthesia, etc.

I don't remember exact numbers, but my total bill was about $18,000. Some of that was to purchase insurance in the event of complications. Expensive, but worth the peace of mind to me.

Dr. Weiss, Bluegrass Bariatrics, in Kentucky.

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My surgeon was mark pleatman in west bloomfield , MI. My total charge was 11,200.00 which was $200 for initial consultation, $5000.00 his charge cash or check and $6000 for hospital stay which for me was overnight. I used credit card to get my points! He told me pts have stayed longer and to his knowledge had not received a bill for additional night stays. He does many people from out of state. his website is markpleatman@comcast.net. Good luck. He did an awesome job 4 days out feeling good,

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I paid $14K for my surgery. $5K went to surgeon, 1K to anesthesiologist, 9K to hospital.

My surgeon was Dr Keith Chung in Lake Charles, LA

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I also had my surgery done with Dr. Pleat man!!

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