RebecaSparkles 247 Posted July 9, 2013 I know this isnt what u want to hear but with the affordable care act u could wait an year & see if prices radically drop & or your insurance will pay or u can get insurance for reasonable rate & then they'll pay. allons-y Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenlen 58 Posted July 9, 2013 I was self pay in the States. I called different groups/hospitals in my area (StLouis) I found Mercy bariatric (about 45 miles out from me) was the most affordable. My total was 15,500. It was a smaller hospital but I received most excellent care there. I did consider that it may be more affordable in a year or so but getting my life back, decreasing pain and increasing mobility was not something I wanted to put off. Money well spent IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs.RRn 2,111 Posted July 9, 2013 I chose Dr. Borland in Louisiana as well. $9800 cash pay. 1 newmrswhitlock reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katherinec 11 Posted July 10, 2013 I was also sleeved by Dr. Borland. Absolutely worth it! 2 newmrswhitlock and Mrs.RRn reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmed21 41 Posted July 10, 2013 Wow.. the ins coordinator @ my surgeon said 32k was going to be what my ins paid our hospital i think. Something up there. But I only paid 1228.00. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
khicks 13 Posted July 10, 2013 $9,800.00 in new Iberia la 2 newmrswhitlock and VSG_me reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beach Lover 1,084 Posted July 10, 2013 My surgery was in Boca Raton and I paid 10,500 Dr. Shillingford is a fantastic surgeon with the best office staff you could ask for!! He spent over an hour with me post op answering in and all questions that I had. He is very caring and everyone I know that has used him have been extremely happy with him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSG_me 184 Posted July 10, 2013 I had my sleeve done on July1...and I paid cash for it in Louisiana. I live in Shreveport and the 3 surgeons there where all about $18,000 & up. However with some research I found Dr. Borland in New Iberia about 3.5 hours south of Shreveport and paid only $9,800! I am traveling down today for my 1 week post op visit....I have done quite well comparing to some posts that I have read here and have already lost 20 POUNDS!! I feel great and the only regret is that I did not do it sooner! Hope this helps! Good luck with your process. I too went to Dr Thomas Borland! I'm 5 months out and feeling wonderful! No complications, no regrets. $9800 flat with no hidden fees! 2 sarahbjc and newmrswhitlock reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cdunn 45 Posted July 18, 2013 Thinking about Dr. Borland can I can't figure out how to PM any of you! Lol. Was there a long waiting list and what do they require you to do before surgery? Also are you expected to go back for any follow up appointments? Also if someone could fill me in on the PM thing! Thanks:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSG_me 184 Posted July 18, 2013 Thinking about Dr. Borland can I can't figure out how to PM any of you! Lol. Was there a long waiting list and what do they require you to do before surgery? Also are you expected to go back for any follow up appointments? Also if someone could fill me in on the PM thing! Thanks:) sending you a message! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cathdro 1 Posted July 18, 2013 i'm in canada and my parents are paying 25,000$ for it. I will say however that you should not be looking for a bargain. My procedure may be expensive but it includes a great deal of health professionals (follow up every month for three years with the surgeon and one year with the nutritionnist, nurse and family doctor also). You actually need to find a team you will feel comfortable with. I think that should be your #1 priority. Being in Canada, my family and I made the personnal decision to go toward a private practice because it could take up to a year (or even three years) in the public system and also because i might not have been considered for the surgery (being around 230lbs). Just make sure you find the «right team» for you, i think it is the most important of it all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Food_vs_Life 18 Posted October 25, 2013 I also used Dr. Shillingford in Boca Raton, Florida! $10,500 and it covers the first year of follow up. I traveled about 5 hours to use him. His office staff and himself made for an outstanding experience! I felt very comfortable every step of the way. I am now 7 months out with no complications and down 95 lbs. 1 Beach Lover reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nickimac 2 Posted October 25, 2013 How are you all paying for this if I may ask? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newat52 1,613 Posted October 25, 2013 I'm sure everyone has different ways, I'm guessing some use the credit care, a medical loan, some probably use credit cards or a combination of credit and savings. Some, like me just paid cash. Good luck to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kvdme 64 Posted October 25, 2013 I know this isnt what u want to hear but with the affordable care act u could wait an year & see if prices radically drop & or your insurance will pay or u can get insurance for reasonable rate & then they'll pay. allons-y Lol at this one...obamacare socialism and no end to rediculous cost. Only 23 states will cover baratrics under that... 1 nursekimberly89 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites