Any Self-pays Out There?

hopetobebanded · June 3, 2005

If you were a self-pay and had surgery in FL can you email me with what you paid and who the surgeon was?

I was all set to have Dr. Ortiz do the surgery but I am having second thoughts for no real reason other then the inconvenience of travelling, taking time from work (me and my husband) etc....

I just have to see for my own peace of mind if there are other options that are affordable.

Thank you so much!!!!!

Charlie · June 3, 2005

I;m a self pay and after seeing what everyone else was charging, I got on line and found Monterrey, Mexico. I am a nurse and was very skeptical but kept asking questions, found others who had surgery with Dr. Sanchz and said, YES. It was cheaper than anywhere inthe US = the hospital is US owned and everything was incredibly immaculate. Better care than in any US facility. My surgery was 8700. but I think it's cheaper now. Try, ready4achange.com.....I would recommend Dr. Sanchez and his staff to anyone.

June 4, 2005

I've not been banded yet. Still in the "thinking and going to

meetings" phase. But my best friend was banded and

she went to Dr. Mark Fusco (he's in Brevard County)

He is WONDERFUL!!

Charlie · June 4, 2005

I've tried every diet out there and some I invented myself = obviously my diets didn't work or I'd be sitting on my tush making lots of $$$$//// This was the answer for me - and I wish I had known about it sooner. Let me know if you have any questions. Been there - done that - and am sooo happy that I did. Charlie

riverrat · June 4, 2005

I am getting banded on June 20th by Dr. Fusco in Melbourne. The cost is $15,750. I also considered Mexico, but there is virtually NO doctors who will do follow up or fills at a reasonable price. There is a Dr. in Miami who does fills for $300-600. It's just not worth the savings to go to a strange place with no follow up care. Dr. Fusco is a board certified general surgeon who specializes in gastro. and studied at John Hopkins. My cousin is a nurse who highly recommends him. I also know several people who have had gallbladder surgery from him. Check out his website. Lifeshape.com

spldgrl · June 4, 2005

Sel pay in Montana. Great Falls Montana. you can fly right in and go to surgical center (appx 1 mi.) hospital and anathes. (sp) gave a 355 DISCOUNT FOR CASH. TOTAL was 12500. and then doc is 2300. that includes all appts and 3 mo after care. fills and all. its not as cheap as mexico, but he comes to me. I live in a town 100+ miles from great falls and he comes here every tuesday and I see him weekly or bi which ever I need. I was sick at first and he was right there on the phone and then drove here Fri and came to my house to check things out. great guy.

hopetobebanded · June 6, 2005

Thank you everyone. I appreciate it. I think I will be going with Dr. Ortiz in Mexico and follow up with Dr. Gomez in Coral Gables, near Miami. I set the date for August 12th my friend will be having it too so this looks like the route we are going.