Sacramento newbie

[Carolml 0]

Hi everyone. I am new to this forum, and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Carol, and I am from Sacramento. I am interested in lap band surgery, and have been looking at local doctor info. My insurance has Dr Machado as a referring physician.

Has anyone here had Dr Machado? I'd be interested in feedback.

Thanks!

Carol

[Carolml 0]

Thanks, Jack!

My PCP advised me to go on South Beach rather than get lap band. Dr. Machado's fee for self pay is $15,000 if done at an outpatient surgery center. So I just booked surgery with Dr. Kuri for $7500. I'm excited!

[TQUAD64 9]

Yes, I am from Northern Cali too and I wanted to have my procedure done with Dr. Machado. She is a great surgeon, but my insurance does not contract with her.

Good luck!

[Chef Russ 0]

Good lucK Carol....Just signed up with Dr Kuri. Hoping to set the date in the next few for March 20th

[susan1961 0]

Carol, I'm in Sacramento as well but had my surgery in Fresno, as a self pay. Just be sure you have a plan for your aftercare if you get the band in Mexico. It was a bit of a trick to find the services locally for my 'before' care (the dietician and psych evals) and I'm still driving to Fresno for my fills (preference, I haven't really looked locally, but it is my perception that there aren't too many games in town).