JMinDallas 1 Posted January 14, 2013 Around how much was it to remove the band and then have the sleeve at the same time? Was it an outpatient procedure? I have insurance, but it doesn't cover WLS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoCalDixieGal 172 Posted January 14, 2013 The doctor that did my band surgery quoted me $21k to do the revision. I'm in Orange County, CA so it's a bit pricier here. I was going ahead until I started researching Mexico. Selected an extremely highly certified surgeon and now doing it for less than half of that. From what I've researched it's 1 - 2 days hospital. My dr is keeping me in hospital for 1 night then 4 nights local hotel for daily followup. Bit more followup than a non revision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleeveconvert 55 Posted January 15, 2013 I had my done in the DFW area--- its Was 14K--- removal and sleeve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iggychic 1,405 Posted January 15, 2013 I didn't have the revision, but I was outpatient. Stupidest choice I've ever made in my life. About $520,000. They are removing more than half a major organ. Stay in a hospital. Even for the most healthy of us, things can and do go wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMinDallas 1 Posted January 15, 2013 I had my done in the DFW area--- its Was 14K--- removal and sleeve. What dr did you use if I may ask? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMinDallas 1 Posted January 15, 2013 I didn't have the revision, but I was outpatient. Stupidest choice I've ever made in my life. About $520,000. They are removing more than half a major organ. Stay in a hospital. Even for the most healthy of us, things can and do go wrong. WOW and OMG are the words that come to mind! This is the type of thing that scares me when being a self payer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iggychic 1,405 Posted January 15, 2013 There are suplimental insurance policies that you can buy when you have it done in Mexico but I don't know about that in the US. If it's possible I'd get one. My complications weren't terribly rare. There are several others here that spent months in and out of hospital. If you have anything of value to lose some insurance might be a good investment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleeveconvert 55 Posted January 15, 2013 Stephen Hamn- done at Baylor Frisco , w 2 night stay ! Would do it again !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
txsweetheart74 1 Posted January 15, 2013 Stephen Hamn- done at Baylor Frisco ' date=' w 2 night stay ! Would do it again !!![/quote'] I am 4 weeks out today from band to sleeve revision from the DFW area. I used Dr. Scott Stowers with offices in Decatur, Keller, and Dallas...check him out http:// www.mybariatricsolutions.com. I am doing great!! 22 lbs down and loving the sleeve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PEvette 297 Posted January 16, 2013 I'm in Houston, and I had mine done for $18K....that included 2 days stay in the hosptial Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasT 99 Posted January 16, 2013 I had my gall bladder removed when I had my band removal/sleeve surgery, so my insurance paid for that portion, which included the hospital stay for 2 days. I only had to pay $5000 for the sleeve portion of the surgery. This was 3 yrs ago with Dr. Wade Barker in Dallas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoCalDixieGal 172 Posted January 17, 2013 I did go read through my insurance policy and discovered that emergency complications from non-covered procedures will be covered. Definitely research your policy! And, I have to thank these forums for reminding me to do so! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timetobefree 74 Posted January 18, 2013 If I had had it done in one surgery, it would have been $15,000. I had to have it done in two because of the extensive damage done by the band. Removal was $5000, sleeve was $13,000. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMinDallas 1 Posted January 18, 2013 Thanks everyone for your responses! Good to know some insurances covers the emergency part of things and I'll review to see if mine does cover it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
