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My Mom wants to have the lapband, but has no insurance, and is a cash patient. We live in southern california, and I found a few doctors who are willing to do the surgery for 17k, which as a cash patient is too much. Do any one of you guys know a GOOD Dr. that will do it for a cheaper price with financing? I have seen ads for 13k but they are in Florida. Thanks.

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There are alot of people that are self pay that go to Mexico fo there surgery and are very well satisfied, I think it is about $8500 down there, if you browse around this site you will find out more about it.

good luck to your mom

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Mexico is a great alternative. I would start another thread "surgeons in Mexico" to see what response you get. YOu will save a ton of money and they are very reputable. Good luck.

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Dr. Arturo Rodriguez is great. I know many who have used him and I am planning my surgery this summer. If you type in the bariatric, his website will come up.

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Hi,

8950 Covers The Surgery And The 2 Nights In A Hotel And 2 Nights In The Hospital. I Flew A Friend To Be With Me From Georgia So With The Airfare, Meals For Her And Basic Purchases I Have About 10,000 Invested In My Body. I Will Also Invest Another 1000 Or So This Year For Fills By A Local Doctor.

And All Of This Is Tax Deductible Which I Need!!!!!!!!;):D

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I was banded by Dr. Ortiz in Tijuana and the cost was $8500. That covered 2 nights in a 5 star hotel, surgery, transportation and 1 night hospital stay. The hospital was awesome and so was the staff and surgeons.

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