New and Interested

November 30, 2004

I am very interested in this procedure and am inquiring about prices. Can anyone help with the approximate cost of this proceedure?

blossom · November 30, 2004

Depends on where you are and who you go to. That said, my dr. charges $14,500 which includes 18 mos. of follow up and fills. I am in North Texas.

New Hope · November 30, 2004

Are you self-pay or have health insurance? Are you wanting it in the states (which one?) or are you interested in going to Mexico? Please do a lot of research BEFORE you get a band. There is a lot of info. to learn. A well-informed patient has a much better chance of success. It's not all about getting the best price. You need to have an experienced surgeon, have your aftercare lined up (before surgery), fully understand how the band works, have realistic expectations, and know the band is a tool. The band will help, but it will not do the work for you. There's a lot of headwork involved too. Best of luck to you on your search!

La_madam · November 30, 2004

Depend is you are having it done in the states or Mexico or another country. In California where I live I could not fine it for less then 15,000 and it ranged to 20,000

I had mine in Mexico and paid 8995.00

I pay 100 for fills I have had 2

I pay 10 in cab rides everytime I go to TJ

I pay 7 dollars for parking and the cost of my gas everytime I go

Im looking at almost 9600.00 total cost. I am 30-35 lbs from goal weight

claraluz · November 30, 2004

My doctor in Houston charges $12,000 for a self-pay. I am not sure whether that includes follow-up. A 15 months ago, he charged $14,000 and that included a year's follow-ups and fills.

Nancy

Kristy · December 1, 2004

In October, Drs. Watkins and Montgomery at Norwest Weight Loss Surgery in Kirkland Washington (next to Seattle) charged $17,500 for outpatient surgery, which includes the one year follow up w/ fills. If you have to be inpatient for one night, the cost goes up to $18,200.

Good luck!

lapbander081004 · December 1, 2004

My Insurance Co Blue cross and Blue Shield of Michigan paid the entire bill which includes one year of as many visits and fills I need. My only expense is my consult fees with the nutritionalist. Shhh don't tell her I said this but as good as she is she can raise her fees and I'd pay them.