Self pay and could cry over the amount, couple of questions

[Seagull 140]

I'd be jumping on the TJ one... Really cheap, clearly works, and you don't have to pay for a hotel since you will be staying in the hospital.

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[hotladybug 2]

I'm self paying in Texas for $11,750.00. I know I could find a little cheaper but I really like my surgeon and he is very reputable so it is worth it to me. He sees patients from all of the country.

[NICUnurseTN 3]

I'm having a revision of band to sleeve. My cost to the surgeon is $2300. My insurance will cover one or the other, but not both. So, I'm paying the $2300 to remove the band and $0 for the sleeve. My deductible and out of pocket has already been met this year.

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[KSSleeveGirl 21]

I'm in Kansas City and the self pay cost of the sleeve is $11,999

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[BellaHope 7]

I am self pay and just was quoted $23,000. The dr said to not even try to get the hernia repaired at the same time as my insurance sees that as a way to getting WLS paid for and will not pay for it.

I live in Wisconsin and it's the worst state to get insurance to mandatory pay and to also with one of the highest costs for WLS. I am now considering going to the Mexico Tijuana practice promoted on this site. For $5,000 +/- it's a great deal!

Am I ok to do this? I've researched them A LOT, but my gut still says it's not right to get surgery in another country.

Where were you would that amount? I am self pay in Wisconsin as well. I have a consultation with Froedtert in May. I am fearful of cost as well so I am starting to look at other options as a back up plan.

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[SHAMROCK16 1]

I am self pay and just was quoted $23,000. The dr said to not even try to get the hernia repaired at the same time as my insurance sees that as a way to getting WLS paid for and will not pay for it.

I live in Wisconsin and it's the worst state to get insurance to mandatory pay and to also with one of the highest costs for WLS. I am now considering going to the MExico Tijuana practice promoted on this site. For $5,000 +/- it's a great deal!

Am I ok to do this? I've researched them A LOT, but my gut still says it's not right to get surgery in another country.

Where were you would that amount? I am self pay in Wisconsin as well. I have a consultation with Froedtert in May. I am fearful of cost as well so I am starting to look at other options as a back up plan.

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I was quoted that at Columbia St MAry's. I was quoted $35,000-38,000 at Froedert. It took forever for Froedert to call me back and had a long wait time to get into see the nut. and dr. and do all of the requirements. I knew I wanted it done fast as I was self pay, I shouldnt have to jump through the hoops. I got fed up and went to Tijuana for a quarter of the cost. Worth it!

Good luck in your choice!

[BellaHope 7]

I am self pay and just was quoted $23,000. The dr said to not even try to get the hernia repaired at the same time as my insurance sees that as a way to getting WLS paid for and will not pay for it.

I live in Wisconsin and it's the worst state to get insurance to mandatory pay and to also with one of the highest costs for WLS. I am now considering going to the Mexico Tijuana practice promoted on this site. For $5,000 +/- it's a great deal!

Am I ok to do this? I've researched them A LOT, but my gut still says it's not right to get surgery in another country.

Where were you would that amount? I am self pay in Wisconsin as well. I have a consultation with Froedtert in May. I am fearful of cost as well so I am starting to look at other options as a back up plan.

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I was quoted that at Columbia St MAry's. I was quoted $35,000-38,000 at Froedert. It took forever for Froedert to call me back and had a long wait time to get into see the nut. and dr. and do all of the requirements. I knew I wanted it done fast as I was self pay, I shouldnt have to jump through the hoops. I got fed up and went to Tijuana for a quarter of the cost. Worth it!

Good luck in your choice!

Thanks for your response! I have decided to use Blossom Bariatrics in Las Vegas. They have been great so far...looks like June 29 will be my date!

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[Hidie1980 0]

I am in Ohio. Ohio State Wexner Medical Center quoted me $17,200. I am looking around too. I will need to find medical financing as well. Any suggestions on safe creditable financial institutions?

[triplethreat 257]

I would check out Mexico for sure. I also have UHC and they don't cover it... I paid out of pocket in TX and it was less than 9k for everything. Very pleased with my surgeon and my surgery!

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