babettegriffin 0 Posted July 3, 2009 I am researching docs and costs. would love to hear from you. I am from Houston and have noticed MS costs are extreme. Babette Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scharkco 0 Posted July 6, 2009 Hi Babette, My doctor is Dr. Pinson, in Tupelo. He's a very good doctor, can't tell you much about cost, it was covered by insurance. I can tell you if I had to pay I would have because it well worth it. Good Luck! keep us posted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MSBoss08 0 Posted July 13, 2009 Hi! My doctor is Dr. Walker Byars in Oxford, MS. The total cost which includes: psychological evaluation, hospital, anethesia, etc was $15,500.00. Dr. Byars has a new office. It is called Oxford Surgery and Bariatric Clinic. The telephone number is (662)234-4744. I highly recommend Dr. Byars. This surgery and his long talks has really helped and I feel like I have a new and better life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
babettegriffin 0 Posted July 13, 2009 Is that after insurance? Becky told me $26,000. I have talked with their office also. I must have 20% of that upfront. Thanks, Babette Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leighinMS 0 Posted November 12, 2009 I am researching docs and costs. would love to hear from you. I am from Houston and have noticed MS costs are extreme. Babette I had surgery June5, 2009. The cost of my Lapband was 14,500. It was done in Oxford by Dr. Michael King. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SVM10 6 Posted April 3, 2010 I banded on 3/15/10 by Dr. William Avara in Ocean Springs. He is really nice and will answer any questions. I'm struggling with the weight loss or I have unrealistic expectations but hanging in there. I lost 9lbs pre-surgery and have lost 7lbs post surgery (well lost 8.5 and gained 1.5 back). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meanmom04 0 Posted May 30, 2011 Mississippi here too....still fighting with insurance company but yeap total cost is over 27,000 and using Dr. Girod if insurance would hurry up and give me a approval Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sansanx3 18 Posted April 20, 2014 Mississippi here too....still fighting with insurance company but yeap total cost is over 27,000 and using Dr. Girod if insurance would hurry up and give me a approval. Same here I am waiting on insurance, dr. Girod is my physician too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reaching high 19 Posted April 28, 2014 Hey Mississippi guys and gals!! I'm from northeast mississippi. I am going to Dr Pinson on Wed to discuss having VGS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BettyLue 28 Posted September 29, 2014 I just got back on the web site.. I'm from North Mississippi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites