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You are in a tight spot. I was self pay and from start to finish including EVERYTHING I've spent for the band....about $8700.00 total. That does not include the new wardrobe.

But, if someone were to tell me that if I were to wait 6 months they'd pay for it....I'd have to really consider that.

So, eat up! or do it yourself..... let us know what you decide.

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Well, I don't know if you were interested in hearing from someone who went to MX for their surgery or not, but that's what I did because my ins wouldn't pay. It cost me $7,700 plus airfare and it was well worth it. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. There were four of us who went and no one has had a single problem. We've all lost and are satisfied.

One of us had been 'jumping through the hoops' for almost a year and had spent A LOT of her own money on all the tests, etc...and the psych was still telling her she wasn't ready.

:)Well, Miss Not Ready Yet has lost about 80 pounds since August 13, 2007!!! and is doing GREAT!!!

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I self paid too. I took out a personal loan for two years and it has been so worth it. I would do it all over again.

I am in Illinois too and was banded by Dr Watkins!

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I'm self pay too. I just know by spending that kind of money, I sure want to be compliant with my diet and exercise.

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