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[strictlyred 0]

Hello.

I am researching the lap band procedure, and found this group.

I live in London Ontario.

I have been looking for the cost of the surgery..found websites about the surgery but they never mention the cost..

Any ideas??

Sue

[Lila 0]

i paid $16000.00 TLBC

[Katgirl 0]

I had my surgery done by Dr. Leung in Surrey, BC. Cost me $13,000.

[strictlyred 0]

That much eh..Guess I will be saving for a longgggg time LOL.

[Lila 0]

You don't need to save, you can finance!! I figured the money I will save from eating less will pay for the surgery.

[strictlyred 0]

seriously..now who lends money for this type of thing??

AS you can tell I am a total newbie with this lap band thing..

Sue

[DeltaDawn 0]

Hi Strictlyred,

I grew up in Woodstock and still have a rental property in Lodon (although I live in the Arctic). I go home every summer!

I had my surgery in Montreal and it cost $17,000. My insurance company paid $3500 for the cost of the band (deemed a medical device... but I think I was lucky). There are many medical financing companies that will lend the money for the surgery - if you go on some of the sites like TLBC in Toronto, I think they have links to it. The rates are high, but worth it I think. I choose to get a line of credit for half of it (lower interest) and paid the rest (there go my savings!!)

I wish you the best of luck!!!!

Dawn

Banded April 4th 2006 (Montreal)

Fill June 9th 2006

[Yoda 0]

Hi and welcome.

The cost in Canada will range anywhere from $13,000 - $18,000. But, be wary.....some don't include the cost of the "lifetime fills" while others do....so be sure to investigate thoroughly.

Yes, medical finance companies will always be happy to lend you the moola....that's how they make THEIR moola! And, yes, TLBC has a medical finance co. right in the clinic (downstairs).

Line of credit is a much better idea (lower interest rate etc).

Good luck in your search and research....we're here to help if you have any questions. I also highly recommend the "search" function on this lapband site.....it is very helpful in answering your queries and sending you to links wherein all the info has already been posted.

[CLOE 0]

$15,000.00 Dr. Cobourn-Mississauga. Now I think it is $16,000.00, but is lifetime fills. Good Luck and come see us anytime!

[White06 0]

My lap band was $15,500.00. Try www.carecredit.com for financing.< /p>

[GayleTX 1]

Many people use a low-intrest credit card.

[green 6]

Like Lila, I got my band done at the Toronto Lap Band Centre (TLBC). $16000 covers the surgery and life-long aftercare, all fills. A line of credit or renegotiating your mortgage would probably the cheapest way to finance the operation.

[sunsreturn 0]

Hi Strictlyred,

I've opted to get my surgery done in Mexico by Dr. Ortiz. The cost is $8500 U.S. includes surgery, hotel, care, etc. Flight is extra. But if you decided to get the surgery done outside of Canada, be sure to research the surgeon well...

[Yoda 0]

Hi Strictlyred,

I've opted to get my surgery done in Mexico by Dr. Ortiz. The cost is $8500 U.S. includes surgery, hotel, care, etc. Flight is extra. But if you decided to get the surgery done outside of Canada, be sure to research the surgeon well...

as well as the nature of your aftercare....many docs won't do the fills for you etc if you had it outside the country.

[sunsreturn 0]

You're right, Yoda, but there are options out for the after care...you just have to look a little harder.