Average cost for self-pay

[Toddy 758]

Hi all,

My daughter's insurance company doesn't cover WLS. I'm just wondering what the range of cost for the sleeve is if you're self-pay. If you know the average for all-in, surgeon, hospital, anesthesiologist that would be great. I know it will vary widely, but we're just trying to get an idea of what to expect. She's not interested in traveling out of country. Thanks!

[Nuchnuch 120]

By reading from this forum, I have seen prices ranging from $10,000 to $20,000, stateside.

[JamiO 52]

I paid $13,750 in louisiana.

[Lia M 46]

I paid 18,000 in Arizona for the sleeve...Two different loans to cover it.

[momofjal 12]

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My daughter's insurance company doesn't cover WLS. I'm just wondering what the range of cost for the sleeve is if you're self-pay. If you know the average for all-in, surgeon, hospital, anesthesiologist that would be great. I know it will vary widely, but we're just trying to get an idea of what to expect. She's not interested in traveling out of country. Thanks![/quote']

I paid 13,600.00 in Louisiana that is the surgery and one year after.

[dork 114]

I went to Mexico. Paid $5200 plus pane tix. There is a Mexico forum if you are interested in reading about it.

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

When I was researching, the cheapest I could find stateside was $9,800 in Lousiana, Nevada and Texas. I wound up going to Mexico instead for $4500.. I figured if I was going to have to travel to get the surgery I'd miss out on the follow-up care/group meetings etc anyway, so why not just go a mile over the border and save 5K. If I stayed local in PA, it was $20,000.

[KristyM 44]

^{Although Insurance paid for my Sleeve, my doctor's private pay was $14,000.00 in Alabama. This covered anasthesia, all doctor's visits, the surgery, and the hospital stay. Best wishes!!}

[Snufflegus 80]

I paid $14,400 for everything including 6mo follow-up. I am in Central Florida.

[HatheryOnHerWay 603]

In the US, I'd say $10,000-$20,000 is average. I have a bunch of self-pay prices listed on my blog (the link is in my signature)

[Jiggly Puff 53]

I got a quote, where I live in Denver, CO, and it was $17,500 for self pay. I couldn't possibly justify that. Even though I had other options to help pay it. I chose MX for $4,700. She should really look into it.

[janazee 13]

Hi all,

My daughter's insurance company doesn't cover WLS. I'm just wondering what the range of cost for the sleeve is if you're self-pay. If you know the average for all-in, surgeon, hospital, anesthesiologist that would be great. I know it will vary widely, but we're just trying to get an idea of what to expect. She's not interested in traveling out of country. Thanks!

Dr. Mark Pleatman, great surgeon located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan charges $11,200 which includes a two-year follow up. He's fantastic!!!

[bethxxx 304]

I had insurance for mine but my doctor charges $15,000 if you aren't covered

[newat52 1,613]

I paid $12,200 all inclusive in Dallas, TX. Included pre op testing, all the hospital costs, Dr's fees and two nights in the hospital. I only need one though. Also includes follow ups. Lots of top surgeons in this area, I guess Texans are a fat bunch.

[Macy6 356]

I'm in CO, our hospital has a self pay that runs $13,000 for outpatient lap band. It doesn't list a price for the sleeve but with a hospital stay and difference in surgery I would guess high teens into $20,000 range.