Jenn 27 Posted August 10, 2011 Nancy I had surgery in the us with doctor helmuth billy in ventura, california. I also had a lap band with plication therefore, my insurance covered the procedure. You can look at my blog for more info or message me. KUP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TijuanaPlication 87 Posted August 11, 2011 Yikes $52K!! How are you coping Lena? Despite everything you've gone through you still seem positive!! I don't know ,but if something happen like in my case, you are safe here, not like me that I end up in the emergency room with severe complications and 52,000 of hospital bills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lmom1980 29 Posted August 13, 2011 I live in Utah. I am one hour away from Cottam. I talked to him on the phone a few times. I ended up flying to Ohio for plication because of the disorganized and slow responses from Cottam's office staff. He is one of the best, but I have no regrets going to Watkins in Ohio. Great staff who check on me at least once a month. The lady who had her plication just a couple hours before I did had a really bad necrosis complication. She almost died! Watkins now does the Plication loser, but from what I last heard he is really pushing the banded plication. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatToPhat 83 Posted August 26, 2011 but how much dose it cost in usa?and i live in calif Approx. $12,000 with Dr. Cottam. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatToPhat 83 Posted August 26, 2011 I live in Utah. I am one hour away from Cottam. I talked to him on the phone a few times. I ended up flying to Ohio for plication because of the disorganized and slow responses from Cottam's office staff. He is one of the best, but I have no regrets going to Watkins in Ohio. Great staff who check on me at least once a month. The lady who had her plication just a couple hours before I did had a really bad necrosis complication. She almost died! Watkins now does the Plication loser, but from what I last heard he is really pushing the banded plication. I'm so glad Watkins office is keeping in good contact with you. They just have sounded great all around. I think you made the right choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites