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Hello

I just heard about lap band surgery and joined the forum.

I do not have insurance and I am not sure if I can afford the costs. As you know, we cannot get any information of costs up-front.

Can you give me an idea of the average costs or how can I get more information?

Glad to have found this forum

Z

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Welcome! I am not yet banded but hoping to schedule the surgery within the next 30 days (had to push it back a couple of weeks). Most surgeons will provide the costs up front- I am self pay also and my quoted price is $14,500 which includes all pre-op appointments and testing. The fills are not included with this, however, and will costs me $100 per fill. Many posters have said that their fills are included in their up-front costs- so try doing a search and see what information you find! Hope this helps! Good luck!

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Welcome Z, I'm glad you found us. You may want to peruse the Doctors and Hospitals threads to get some of the information you need.

Good luck with it all.

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Welcome Z,

Congrats on your decision for a new life. Mine was 8500.00 for everything from start to finish. Free fills for life. I had mine done in Mexico with a surgeon who has done more than anyone, more than 7000. I had Anthem BC/BS and they don't cover hardly anything. Good luck with your insurance. That's the route to go if you can stand jumping through their hoops and waiting. I was just too impatient. Welcome to lbt.

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Welcome Z

It is way worth the cost if you can scrap the money together to afford it...My parents paid for mine but I did have insurance so it covered most. Keep us updated...

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Thank you so much for the input.

Looks like Mexico is the way to go. I am going to do more research and check the forum. So much useful information!!!

Thanks a lot again

Z

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