davsan 0 Posted July 3, 2008 Hello. I live in the Hampton Roads part of Virginia and I have decided to pay out of pocket for lap-band surgery as my insurance will not pay. Any information would be helpful for the total cost of the surgery preferably in the state of Virginia. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Totallytater 1 Posted July 3, 2008 Just a thought. I flew from NC to Denver to have Dr. Kirshenbaum do my surgery. It was less than $10,000 and I only had to go to Denver once. No pesky psych evaluations and nonsense like that. He is fantastic too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dj_bryan 0 Posted July 12, 2008 I go to the wlsc of hampton roads and had surgery on June 25th. You pay a $750 program fee, and my surgery was $18,400, including the hospital and all care there as an outpatient. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimaly 57 Posted July 12, 2008 I'm from the same area, I couldn't find anything for less then 18 so i'm headed to mexico on 7/22 total cost 7000.00 +539.00 round trip air. after care will be with fill centers USA in va. bch. good luck finding what your looking for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyNana 10 Posted July 15, 2008 Good Morning, I was self pay too. I paid $16,750, (I think that's what it was, it's been almost 4 years), which included overnight hospital stay and a year of fills..withOUT flouro. All fills by WLSHR is now done under flouro. Now the surgery is done as an outpatient. Did I mention, I love my band :tongue_smilie:. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davsan 0 Posted July 15, 2008 So if it is now outpatient, meaning no overnight, wouldn't it be a little bit cheaper?? I am waiting to love my band! :tongue_smilie: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyNana 10 Posted July 15, 2008 LOL, you'd THINK SO, that it would be cheaper, but not according to Donna. Keep us informed, and best of luck to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimaly 57 Posted July 29, 2008 Just dropping you a line to let you know i'm back from Mexico and everything went great. And didn't break the bank. good luck in your Quest. :eek: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davsan 0 Posted July 29, 2008 I am glad you made out fine!! Today is my scheduled seminar date. I'll keep you posted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimaly 57 Posted July 29, 2008 Ask lots of questions, and good luck this is just the begining :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SueDoNymm 0 Posted November 19, 2008 I'm popping on months later but I figured it might still benefot someone to know. My total cost for lap-band, all follow up and the whole she-bang was $17,500.00 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites