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I did. My out of pocket was just under $12,000. It varies depending on where you live. I'm in Colorado. My biggest worry was that I would have some sort of complication that would add even more to the cost. Almost a month out from surgery now and so far, so good!

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My mother's out of pocket was 20 grand just to cover the hospital and we're in ny

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The surgeons I consulted with in Los Angeles were going to charge me between $29,000 to $35,000 since I didn't meet insurance eligibility requirements. Instead I drove down to Tijuana and had the VSG for $4200 with an excellent surgeon. No regrets. :)

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I was self pay and it was around $12,000 and that included complication insurance and all follow up visits with surgeon. Luckily my grandmother let me borrow the money and I pay her back monthly. Best decision ever!!!

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Mine is about 16,000. I'm going through a loan company.

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20k in SF, includes hernia repair if needed. All inclusive.

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$7000 ....that included airfare, 3 nights at the Marriot for myself and my sister, cardiac work up, pre anesthetic bloodwork, surgery and 1 night stay at an International Center of Excellence, 2 months postop meds, unlimited postop consultation and nutritional support.

Followup bloodwork with my PCP runs about $150/year.

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