Ivydarling 14 Posted November 25, 2018 6 hours ago, texasnewf said: I have really crappy insurance and I've finally reached a point where I need to do something ... and fast ..I't affecting my driving, etc... How much on average does it cost out of pocket ? I will have to finance it for sure .. But I want to get surgery ASAP, Thanks I paid 6800 for my surgery.. if you want more info about where I went and the company i used let me know. They also do financing 🖤 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J@Alabama 44 Posted November 25, 2018 I paid approximately $11,000 all inclusive. (Hospital, follow up for life etc) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzy1125 1,010 Posted November 25, 2018 MIne was 10500 in South Florida, incl pre op testing, consult. and post op visits for one year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deltagirl93 79 Posted November 25, 2018 While I did self-pay for a different procedure, SIPS, it was 17K. When you go through insurance, while it saves you personally, the doctors and hospitals rip off the insurance company by charging $40-50K and so much more for the same procedure. I wouldn't factor in quotes from folks that went through insurance as those are mark up prices! 1 1 Frustr8 and texasnewf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lolo 2020 236 Posted November 26, 2018 I am doing it self pay in florida in December for $10,500 1 texasnewf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k.love 14 Posted November 26, 2018 My ins was billed $68k but I'm sure self pay would be way cheaper. I've had 2 friends go to mexico for about $6500 total and neither of them regret it. Do your research and you'll find something that fits your budgetSent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSGDavid 185 Posted November 26, 2018 I’m having surgery soon. I paid 14,500 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anonbaribabe 236 Posted November 26, 2018 7 hours ago, deltagirl93 said: While I did self-pay for a different procedure, SIPS, it was 17K. When you go through insurance, while it saves you personally, the doctors and hospitals rip off the insurance company by charging $40-50K and so much more for the same procedure. I wouldn't factor in quotes from folks that went through insurance as those are mark up prices! This is what I was going to say. If you go with self-pay you won't be charged the same as what the hospital bills an insurance provider. I'm using insurance, but there are several centers in my area that work with self-pay patients and prices range from $9,500-$12,000. Good luck on your search! 1 deltagirl93 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KCgirl061 1,532 Posted November 26, 2018 Ive seen people post as low as $9000 in the states, less in Mexico. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starrystarstarr 8 Posted November 26, 2018 I'm in Houston my insurance only covered a portion of the surgery. The rest I have to finance. All dr visits I have to put down a copay. I also had not met the deductible so I had to pay that in full to the surgeon before I was able to be scheduled for the surgery. I have to finance about 5k.Sent from my SM-J737P using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unoarellano 1 Posted November 27, 2018 I paid 34,000 total at Beverly Hills Physicians in Beverly Hills California and 3,000 for after care facility Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ldawn 178 Posted November 27, 2018 Just remember what insurance was billed means absolutely nothing. Those are contracted and the hospital in no way expects to get that money. Self pay has a much lower price. My friends who went to Mexico paid $4K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert W 4 Posted November 27, 2018 I did mine at Charlton Methodist with Dr Castro I believe his cost is still around $10.5K. I highly suggest you do a consult with them they were fantastic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites