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I had a conversation with someone recently that really surprised me. She had paid less for plastics in the US than she would have in Mexico. I'm still in the process of getting sleeved next month in Mexico but it made me wonder - how much did you pay for your vsg in the States ? Would love to hear from you.

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I haven't had surgery yet - 12/16 is my date - but my self pay rate is $18,032.

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Hi all, I was going to get sleeved in Michigan with Dr Pleatman. His rate is 11,200 for all medical costs. When I researched Mexico I changed my mind tho lol. I'm going too TJ surg for 9/11

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I know - me too. I could have it done in Kansas City (where I am) for $11,999 which is not bad but then you see it for a third of that in Mexico.

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I think about $12k, give or take. I was sleeved in the north Houston area.

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I don't know but the hospital billed my insurance almost 49k worth of stuff between the surgery, medicine, hospital stay, etc.

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I was self pay and my total cost was 14,500. Sounds like Mexico is a third.

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You know if vsg in the states was maybe a difference of a couple of thousand I would very likely stay in the states but most surgeons here are starting around $11k and even conservatively Mexico is still less than half. Unless you're independently wealthy these numbers do matter. I won't lie - I would love to get this done locally for several reasons - the language barrier - the sheer hassle of flying out of the country (and then having to fly back with a sore tummy) and being close to my regular physician in the event of complications. Omg I'm starting to talk myself out of Mexico !! But seriously unless I found someone here for maybe $8 -$9k I can't afford to do this anywhere but Mexico. Ironically, it's likely a vast number of Mexican surgeons trained here and have performed far more of the procedures.

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I did mine in Kansas City for 12k. I also considered Mexico.

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I have not been sleeved yet, but I am in the process of getting a date. I will be self pay and will pay $19,000 when it's all done. That includes all pre-op appointments, the surgery, hospital stay, follow up appointments for a year, and insurance for 90 days after surgery. I see what insurances are charged when they have to foot the bill, and my amount is extremely cheap compared to that.

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Orange County, CA for $18,500...I know many people are happy with their Mexico surgery, but it just wasn't for me. I could suggest looking into a personal, unsecured loan through a credit union...if you paid the cash that you had for Mexico and financed the rest, you could finance the rest for a very doable finance rate (mine was 8%, I think)

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Im in Texas and thr total was 11800. After my Egd procedure I qualified for a surgery discount leaving me out of pocket 5880. without ins .

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It's a long name but basically it's when they stick the camera down throught to check for things like a hiatal hernia, which I had and qualified me for discount.

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