self-pay in the US.... how long did it take?

[txfirefly979 21]

just curious for those who have done the self-pay route in the US ( esp Texas people ) - how long did it take from the time you decided to 1st consult to your actual surgery date? Just trying to prepare myself if this is going to take as long as it would with insurance (i.e. 3-6mo)

thx

[McButterpants 2,846]

My decision day was 08/22/13 and my surgery date was 11/13/13...I could have done it sooner, but this was the time frame I was comfortable with.

[FutureMrs.Bee 56]

First appointment was sept. 1st surgery oct 8th

[joshwah 23]

I'm cash pay and the soonest they could see me was just shy of 3 weeks. I decided to wait though until after the holidays. I had surgery yesterday and for the most part it's been a cake walk. The gas issues everyone talks about are undeniably real- totally gotta walk it out. Also, I had my surgery in Texas, performed by the Nicholson clinic. They have a flat price of $12,200 for surgery. However, with all the additionals, the physical, Protein stuff, prep diet foods, I think i spent right at 13k. So far it's been worth it. I lost 5lbs between yesterday and today(. I know it's just Water weight but I'll take it!

jOshua

[txfirefly979 21]

I'm cash pay and the soonest they could see me was just shy of 3 weeks. I decided to wait though until after the holidays. I had surgery yesterday and for the most part it's been a cake walk. The gas issues everyone talks about are undeniably real- totally gotta walk it out. Also, I had my surgery in Texas, performed by the Nicholson clinic. They have a flat price of $12,200 for surgery. However, with all the additionals, the physical, Protein stuff, prep diet foods, I think i spent right at 13k. So far it's been worth it. I lost 5lbs between yesterday and today(. I know it's just Water weight but I'll take it!

jOshua

thanks! my surgeon's office (1st visit Friday) quoted cash as $15,500. While i'm not looking to cut corners (or give my mom a heart attack by going to Mexico), I'll be honest that it seems high.

anyone else in Houston area with self-pay prices? (Davis Clinic, Dr. St. Laurent, etc....)

[txprincess 47]

I'm in Beaumont, TX and cost was $13500. Only extra thing I had to pay for was the first bucket of Protein Powder, some Liquid Protein, and Vitamins. First year of office visits are covered. 6 month membership to the Wellness Center and 5 visits with a personal trainer is also included. If you don't mind the 1.5 hour drive from Houston to Beaumont....worth checking out.

[mrsvw 5]

My first consultation was 1/3/15 and my surgery date is 2/11/15... Much faster than I had anticipated. Total cost $14k includes the preop costs thru one yr postop.