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heynice1 · June 16, 2005

can anyone tell me how much this banding procedure costs if you do not have insurance. I am new to this and have not seen any quotes of prices for the surgery.

Thanks a bunch

the best me · June 17, 2005

In the US or out of the country?

I was banded in MX and it was $8950, plus I had to pay the airfare and some spending for food/drinks/tips. All hospital, labs, Pre-op testing, surgeon fees, the actual band, hotel, transportation to and from the airport, was part of the deal. Other MX docs are around that price, give or take a few thousand, I'd say.

In the US, I have heard prices as low as $10,500 and as high as $25,000 or more.

Good luck on your research! Ask questions, do lots of reading. Folks here are really nice and helpful.

MZFAB50 · June 18, 2005

hello,

I'm assuming you are in the Maryland...Dr.Singh would be a good place to start for information....410-368-8725...The office is located in Catonsville,MD

they would be more than happy to answer any question. hope this is helpful...

Good luck to you

Pansy · June 27, 2005

Hi HeyNice,

I recently attended an info session at George Washington University Hospital, and they quoted a price of $19,000 for the lap-band ($25,000 for lap gastric bypass). If you're in the Maryland-DC metro area, GW has WLS information sessions once a month (fourth Thursday of the month).

Hope this helps!

Pansy

Carrie22803 · July 27, 2005

Hi, I had mine done in Mexico with Dr. Rumbaut for 10,100. That included hotel stay and pre-op tests, a consultation with the nutritionist...airfare wasn't included, and also spend around $90 while I was there buying food, disposable camera, tips, etc. I looked into 2 companies that offer financing, but the interest rates and fees are freakin' ridiculous!!! My husband gave me the money, and I will be eternally grateful. I saved about 2,000 and he gave me the rest. I put the airline tickets on my credit card....it was all worth it, though!!!!!!!

August 7, 2005

I used Dr Jose Rodriguez in acuna mexico the cost was 7300. You can use pay pal. It was great experience the patient advocate Barbara is with you the whole time. THE COST

covers everything except travel to san antonio texas. I was banded aug 1 down 9lbs

and i feel i can win.

Hapygrl · January 24, 2007

I used Dr. Joya in Perto Vallerta, Mexico. I am very pleased with everything I received there. Everything was very sanitary, I think more then my experience with hospitals in the US. I went alone, without knowing any Spanish, and did just fine. Enough people speak English. I brought $200 extra spending and had some left when I got home. I even stayed an extra day. The cost was $8000 all inclusive. This includes all the pre-op tests, the surgery, anesthesia, plane, hospital stay, and hotel for one night...which was on the Pacific Ocean and was a resort! Nothing scary about this although most thought i was NUTS for going to MX alone. The only thing I had to do alone was get back to the airport, and even that was simple because one of the valets caught me a taxi. Nothing more was really over $5, except for room service. That was about $9. Good luck with your search!

Lisa