How much does the surgery cost in Mexico?

[CheriCline 0]

I read a few people say that they went to Mexico to have the surgery done. I will have to pay at least $2,000 out of pocket for insurance preminum payment here in the U.S. and then you never know I may still be denied. I will have to see my doc for a year straight and jump though alot more hoops here than probably down there. Does anyone have any idea the cost to have it done in Mexico?

[catzintj 1]

the prices vary from dr. to dr. the going rate seems to be in the 6500-9000 dollar range. check the prices by calling. i went to dr. huacuz. the price was the deciding factor. i think dr. kuri and dr. huacuaz in Tijuana are the 2 top lapband doctors. i really think you would find dr. huacuz to be excellent. i felt safe with him. i lost 80 lbs and have no problems except a few times acid reflux. i get my fills done there too. call around and ask questions. tijuana is actually pretty cool. the people are so nice. i enjoyed the hotel . very nice. my price for the band included everything. the bonus was the great staff and service i recieved. good luck. hope you can work it out . my insurance would not cover mine so i chose to go to mexico. i was a bit nervous. i just went for it. i had worked out for a year with a trainer. tried every diet. i needed the lap band. thank god for the band.

[j_war06 0]

I paid $15,000 out of my pocket for this surgery with Dr. Spiegel in Texas. My insurance did not cover the surgery

[RHCPgirl 0]

I paid $8,500 to be banded by Dr. Ortiz. I can't say enough good things about my experience with him and his staff.

[glori 0]

I am wanting to get banded asap, my insurance won't cover anything at all. I have been reseaching and have decided to go to mexico. I don't know which Dr. to go with, any advice or warnings of who and who not to contact? I am very nervous but excited to start my journey.

[terrimck1 0]

I too am being banded by Dr. Ortiz. I went to the clinic to talk to him and his staff and they were wonderful and gave me a tour and answered all my questions. Easy trip for me because I live just north of San Diego but when I was there I met people that flew in from all over the country. Top notch facility. $8500

[Robin 0]

:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: I love all the posters~~~such great encouragement!!!

I'm using Dr. Ortiz on Jan 29, anyone else going about that time? Would love the company. 8500 is all, not much compared to the states.

[skyeblu79 0]

I also plan on going to Dr. Ortiz in Tijuana. I hope to have my surgery in February.

[staceylca 0]

I paid 7,000 and fill great.

[RhiettaP 0]

My sister had her lapband done in TJ...I think it was bariatric surgery center...something like that...she paid roughly $7k for hers and then has her fills done in San Antonio.

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

My sister had her lapband done in TJ...I think it was bariatric surgery center...something like that...she paid roughly $7k for hers and then has her fills done in San Antonio.

Heh... this thread is 2.5 years old. I'll bet the OP found a surgeon by now. ;o)))))

[lapbandtalker 0]

Just in case anyone else reads this old thread- it seems the price has remained stable in Mexico. It was 7k for me 2 years ago but now it's 6500.