wootsie73 0 Posted February 2, 2007 I would say that is a pretty steep bill myself. That is actually outrageous! I had 2 stents placed in August and my bill was over $40,000 to. I was really shocked. I hope you have insurance is all I can say! ~Joan~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alaverde 0 Posted February 2, 2007 Dr. Adams in Decatur, Alabama has a self-pay price of $11,600 which includes everything for 1 year. This includes the hospital portion and the anesthesiologist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juliegeraci 7 Posted February 3, 2007 My doctor is roughly $15k and $200 per fill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FurEllie 0 Posted February 3, 2007 I'm self pay and paying $8K for Dr. Ortiz in Mexico. That includes 2 nights at a hotel and a ride from and back to the San Deigo airport. That doesn't include the plane ticket or fills. I will probably have my first fill there, but I'm looking at other options closer to home for long term fills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shesha 1 Posted February 3, 2007 I just got this bill from Medical City in Dallas and this does not include the surgens costs. $44,775.00:omg: 2 units supply/implants $23,567.00 -I thought they just put in one lap-band, I must have 2. Two separate Dr.'s told me that that band itself is a $3000.00 piece of equiptment. WHERE is the other $20,000.00 going??? That is a CRAZY bill. Are you sure you just had lapband surgery?? If I had a bill like that, I'd want to wake up with the Tummy Tuck and new set of perky D cups to boot! Dr. Kirshenbaum - $9950.00 and it was awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lab Rat 0 Posted February 3, 2007 I paid cash in Los Angeles. $9000 to the hospital (outpatient) and $5600 to Dr. Paya. His bill includes all followup visits - FOREVER! I would pay it again and again for all the great attention and, of course, weight loss. Dr. Paya does all his own fills and because he is a general surgeon as well, he was able to take out my gallbladder last week (insurance covered). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
texas75218 0 Posted February 6, 2007 I called Medica City hospital in Dallas:bandit and they said the band was $19,000.00 Two separate Dr.'s told me that that band itself is a $3000.00 piece of equiptment. WHERE is the other $20,000.00 going??? That is a CRAZY bill. Are you sure you just had lapband surgery?? If I had a bill like that, I'd want to wake up with the Tummy Tuck and new set of perky D cups to boot! Dr. Kirshenbaum - $9950.00 and it was awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewsLou 3 Posted February 6, 2007 Denver here as welll with Dr Kirshenbaum. $9950 and fills are only 15 bucks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsbg1 0 Posted February 8, 2007 I was banded last week in TJ Mexico (Wed), by Dr. Kuri $8,000 and free fills pick up and drop off at airport, Hotel for 1 to more nights ( for two) and my wife was able to stay at NO charge with me at the hospital..Oh the hospital in brand new too...I would do it all over again in a hart beat...I was thinking about 1st going to Thailand is about the same coast but thinking of that 15hr. plane ride back didn't sound fun.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites