pricing question-paying out of pocket

[Sexyslim2010 0]

So my doc quoted 17k..I live in Orlando. I will be paying for it through financing so getting the best band for my $ is important. I want a skilled doctor ....not willing to risk my life in a non qualifiied surgeon. However a friend of mine also paid out of pocket through financing and paid 6k?????

What is the status quo? What are you guys paying or what is your 411 on this?

thanks in advance

Slim:confused:

[Sexyslim2010 0]

Oh my friend is saying 6k is from Alabama....

[MissBS 3]

Hi. I paid $12,900 for my surgery in September. I had it done in Houston Texas. That includes follow up care for 2 years and up to 10 fills. I am very happy with my surgeon, his staff, and the care I receive from them. Good luck to you!! Becky

Edited November 8, 2008 by MissBS

[Sexyslim2010 0]

Thanks Becky! That gives me a good benchmark.

Anyone else that can post their non-insurance price would be awesome! I just want to be informed.

THX!!!

steph:wink2:

[RestlessMonkey 7]

My doc is 15K I'm in San Antonio TX includes 1 yr free fills.

Just a note...if you go elsewhere to get the surgery, make sure you know what you're going to do for fills, and for emergencies etc. In other words, will you line up a local surgeon? (Not all of them will take patients who used other surgeons) Or is there a fill center near you? Or are you planning on flying back to "wherever" you get the surgery? Many pre-banders don't realize that getting the band is just the tip of the iceberg; follow up is what makes it work! :eek:

Good luck to you whatever you decide!

[laurigee 545]

I'm from WI and paid $17,500. This is with 1 year of fills and follow-ups. We also have a support group that meets once a month.

[Sophie42 0]

I am self pay. It will be 13,850. This includes 1 year fills and monthly follow ups. This is in Salt Lake, Utah.

[Sexyslim2010 0]

Thanks !!!

Monkey....Also thanks! I am thinking staying local is the way I am going to go. Plus I see what you mean about the fills. Just getting into learning about the options. It looks like it will be April 09 before I go for my first consultation. I have to get my $ together first! SHEESH!

[stevegoad 32]

Hi. I paid $12,900 for my surgery in September. I had it done in Houston Texas. That includes follow up care for 2 years and up to 10 fills. I am very happy with my surgeon, his staff, and the care I receive from them. Good luck to you!! Becky

I had mine in Houston as well, True Results. Same deal exactly.

I am happy with it.

[shangefan 193]

I am in New Orleans. Mine will be $10K, which includes one year of adjustments and other care, support groups and use of the fitness center.

[Angelhope1982 0]

I am getting it done in Tampa, Florida. Pre- op- 1 year $15800.

[gonnaloseitall 0]

My doc's normal fee is $16k, but they have a special going on new - it's a little over $14k. Includes free fills. This is in Cincy!

[julie.ann 1]

Dr. Kirshenbaum in Denver is self pay only and takes $9950. Fills are free for the first 90 days and then $15 after that.

Edited November 10, 2008 by julie.ann

[cattoy71 0]

My bill came to $17k and I was banded almost a month ago close to San Francisco. My surgeon's fees for 5 years was $7500, hospital and anesthesia was $9500.

The 5 years covers all fills and doctor visits!

You can get deals in Mexico for less then half of that, but then you also need to figure in travel costs and will still have to find a surgery or fill center for your local follow -ups.

Just keep in mind that you will have many other co-pays for all of your primary doctor pre-surgery visits along with the necessary psychological evaluation.

I ended up paying my surgeon's fees up front and got a great 3.99% APR for the remaining hosptial fees, which comes out to about $400/month for me.

Hope this helps.

Edited November 9, 2008 by cattoy71

[Losing 2 0]

I was banded in Michigan for $10,700; includes fills for up to 90 days.