cost

sunnykim · September 25, 2005

I live in Chicago and i went to MIBC for my surgery i paid 15,000 for my surgery but i have a year of free fills... I know alot of people on this site went to Mexico for there surgery but i would never do it. I am a proud Mexican but i dont trust the doctors over there. I know i paid more for my surgery but i feel safer with having surgery in the U.S.

Kim

patykake · February 19, 2007

Hi. I had the Lap Band surgery 7-10-2006. I have now lost 40 pounds. I am so excited to lose more weight! I am currently at 3.5 cc's. I go for my next fill this week. I am finding it harder to eat anything. It is so strange that something I ate yesterday, I simply can't tolerate today.

What's worse, is the food that is the easiest for me to eat, is the one that the doctor tells me to stay away from----chocolate. I had a bad month in December with all the Christmas candy, i found myself eating a whole bag of candy cane kisses in 3 days. Absolutely no nausea or vomiting with chocolate.

I am hoping to learn of other people's experiences with the band. My goal is to lose 120 pounds, which makes me 1/3 of the way in terms of pounds lost and the amount of Fluid in my band. My doctor told me the band will hold up to 10 cc's.

Is there anyone who is at the same level of Fluid? would like to exchange info on experiences.

Thanks!

PghMomof3 · February 19, 2007

I was quoted a price of $10,600--this includes 4 fills. any fills after that will cost $150 each. I was pretty excited about this price as I thought it would be much higher. The lady I spoke to told me that she had a patient go to TJ because it was 'cheaper' and she didn't want to wait for a surgery date--she only saved $900 because she didn't realize the price in TJ didn't included air fare. And then she told me that in my area, only one doctor would touch an out of the US band and he was 2 hours away! Good Luck!

terry r · February 20, 2007

I was quoted a price of $10,600--this includes 4 fills. any fills after that will cost $150 each. I was pretty excited about this price as I thought it would be much higher. The lady I spoke to told me that she had a patient go to TJ because it was 'cheaper' and she didn't want to wait for a surgery date--she only saved $900 because she didn't realize the price in TJ didn't included air fare. And then she told me that in my area, only one doctor would touch an out of the US band and he was 2 hours away! Good Luck!

where did you get it done for 10600.00? terry r

ras141414 · February 20, 2007

IT cost 8,300.00 in TJ for Dr. Lopez Corvala

PghMomof3 · February 20, 2007

where did you get it done for 10600.00? terry r

I haven't gotten it done yet, just spoke with the doctor's office and financial lady. This is at AGH, in Pittsburgh, Dr. colella, head of bariatric surgery there. When she told me the price I was astonished and asked her what the hidden costs were--here is the breakdown she gave me:

the Band/port/4 adjustments: $4346

Physicians fee: $2310

Hospital fee:$3000

Anesthesia: $950

She also said that if there were any problems and I had to stay in the hospital that my costs would be discounted 50%. They take cash/check/charge. :clap2:

DrewsLou · February 20, 2007

Dr Kirshenbaum in Denver.... $9950.00.

carolel · February 20, 2007

Mine in South Ga. was $15,950 with a year of free fills. Worth every dime I self-paid!

Platinum · February 20, 2007

Check out www.obesitycontrolcenter.com This is Dr. Ortiz's website and he does the surgery for $8,500 (includes 3 nights hotel and pre op tests). I had my surgery there on Feb. 9th and it was wonderful!!!

Good luck!

CJay · February 21, 2007

I went with Dr. Huacuz in TJ. He charged me $7,000. It included all the pre-surgery test (including lab), 2 nights at the hospital for me and a support person, and transportation to and from San Diego Airport. I was very happy.