Still on the fence....

Denourse · September 18, 2008

Hi everyone,

I know I want to get the lapband but afraid. Which is wierd because I have had two Lipo surgeries and I never felt afraid. My BMI is not "fat" enough for my insurance to pay for it. I have a local doc who does this and is asking $16,000. for everything. Does that sound about right?

I live In orange county, California.

Would love to hear the pros and cons.

If you would do it all over again would you? (honestly)

Thank you

Dawn:smile2:

coolcrystal · September 18, 2008

Yeah, that sounds about right. You should try to find a doctor that will also give you the fills for free with that price. My doctor charges 15k for everything including all dr. visits and fills for a year. I think there is a doctor in Colorado that charges 10 or 11k for everything, but then you have to find a fill center around you. But, it might be work it if you save 5k.

Yes, I'm glad I got the band. I'm very happy with my results so far and I'm still on my journey.

luluc · September 18, 2008

My BMI is not "fat" enough for my insurance to pay for it. I have a local doc who does this and is asking $16,000. for everything. Does that sound about right? Dawn:smile2:

a bmi over 30 is obese, not sure what yours is - but mine was also low enough that insurance wouldn't cover. went self pay (dallas,TX) $15k, your price isn't too off the mark. have ZERO regrets, well ya - wish i did it a bit sooner....good luck to you!!

obtech89117 · September 18, 2008

Hi,

I was banded 9/12/08. I was cash pay 15,600. That includes all preop,postop care and fills for 1 year. I am thrilled with my band, even though I am on a liquid diet for 3 weeks. Its all good. I have lost 12 lbs so far. My BMI was 36.5 not enough for insurance, but I was sick and tired of fighting the obesity demons. So if you really want it, then go for it. I am happy just knowing that I will no longer struggle as I have for the last 15 years. But also understand that this is a complete lifestyle change, so you have to be mentally prepared for it. I researched it for about 2 years. I will be 38 in 9 days and I said to myself ENOUGH! I am very happy. Good Luck to you in your decision whatever it may be!

Denourse · September 18, 2008

Thank you for your quick replies. Yes that includes everything and refills for a year.

Denourse · September 18, 2008

Hi,
I am happy just knowing that I will no longer struggle as I have for the last 15 years. But also understand that this is a complete lifestyle change, so you have to be mentally prepared for it. I researched it for about 2 years. I will be 38 in 9 days and I said to myself ENOUGH! I am very happy. Good Luck to you in your decision whatever it may be!

Yes that is probably why I am afraid. Lifestyle change. Like you though I have struggled with my weight a few years out of high school. (never dieted or had a weight problem) I was a cute size 6. Medial problems and meds I have to take plus a low thyroid all have added up through years. I am tried of struggleing too. If I let it go I could easliy get pass 200 pounds. At 5'4" that is not good. My highest was 206. So now I just have to prepare for the financial part of it and paying monthly payments for a while :-( wah!

But I guess it won't be so hard to make those payments at a size 2 or 125-130 pounds...right? :-P

I will check in with you guys, and keep you posted on my journey.

obtech89117 · September 18, 2008

I am with ya there. I put on weight having surgeries to have babies, hormone therapies etc etc. So even though this really was not in our budget, guess what I don't care. I know that I will be saving lots of money on dinners out with the hubby and groceries in general. So I decided to be selfish and make it all about me. I am 5'5 and had hit 219. I thought I would die. So like you said, when we get to the 130 range, we will forget what payment? hahahah Good Luck!

vnss_alcantara · September 18, 2008

I'm on the fence but not if i should do it or not my issue is if i should have lap band or bypass. I'm so confused cuz they both have their pros and cons. and i'm just scared about having a band around my stomach i've seen videos of both surgeries and i've read up on both i just cant decide.