Babe 0 Posted October 16, 2008 Just curious, how much did you end up paying (total) for your surgery? Where do you live? i'm seriously considering this LB, and just needed to get ballpark idea before booking a consult. Thx, Babe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doddie63 6 Posted October 16, 2008 Just curious, how much did you end up paying (total) for your surgery? Where do you live? i'm seriously considering this LB, and just needed to get ballpark idea before booking a consult. Thx, Babe You get what you pay for. When you start your research you find a variety of prices. If you go to Mexico it is cheaper than if you have the band in Canada. However, you must factor in the aftercare. Most websites will state they price and what they cover for aftercare. I was banded at the TLBC and aftercare is free. I have had my port repositioned at no cost and the fills are no cost. They also have good support groups, particularly if you are from the Toronto area. Depending of where you are from will also make a difference in your decision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goober 1 Posted October 19, 2008 I am in Ontario and paid $18,000 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andreerichards1 4 Posted October 19, 2008 I am from Whitehorse and i paid $16000 worth every penny, wish i did it 10 years ago but better late then never. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michee 2 Posted October 19, 2008 Ditto Exactly what AndreeRichards said Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michee 2 Posted October 19, 2008 Oh, except I am not from Whitehorse..............but DITTO everything else Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yasmina 0 Posted October 19, 2008 Me too $16,000 ! I love it ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genevi?ve 0 Posted October 19, 2008 I had ma surgery in Québec part on public helth system and I had to pay 6000$ and I was on a waiting list for 4 years.. In the private systeme in Québec it's between 16 000$ and 18 000$ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex R. 0 Posted October 21, 2008 $16,000 in Toronto, TLBC best money I have ever spent in my life Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2big4U 0 Posted October 21, 2008 $7950.00 USD. in Mexico. included 3 night in Hotel and transportation from San Diego.< /p> Follow up care... Flight from Calgary to San Diego +/-$500.00. Fills are $100.00. Hotel in San Diego with my wife and no Kids +/-$200.00 Not having to go to Toronto in Febuary = PRICELESS:tongue2: Seriously, With the money I "saved" by going to Mexico I can make 5-6 trips to get fills in Mexico. I had to decide that I could do the work myself without the support groups and other seminars that some Canadian clinics and doctors provide. I do not regret my decision at all but it is not for everyone. With more people getting the band, there will certainly be a need for aftermarket follow up care in the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vangirl 0 Posted October 23, 2008 2big4u, Did you go to the OCC? -Vangirl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2big4U 0 Posted October 23, 2008 OCC = Orange County Choppers??? :eek: Yes. Dr. Oritz did my surgery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbird 0 Posted October 23, 2008 $15,000 at Credit Valley Clinic in Mississauga. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canadagirl33 0 Posted October 24, 2008 I actually forget :wink_smile: I was banded at NWWLS in Everett, WA and I'm pretty sure it was right around $16,000.....that included all the pre-op consultations with nurse practitioner, surgeon, psych and dietician. Patricia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katrinalud 0 Posted November 29, 2008 14,000 Dr. Woodhead plus the flight and hotel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites