cash again--approx cost?

[Lap_dancer 8]

BQT- I am a self pay. I came to this website and searched the threads looking at names and prices. I looked for experience with the procedure and also what kind of doctor they are with their regular practice. I can tell you I went with Dr. Kirshenbaum, he is a Laparoscopic surgeon (that's the type of surgery used for placing the band). I can tell you I have fallen in love with Denver, CO (smile). I figured if I was going to pay for it myself, I'd also like to go someplace where it's nice to visit, a mini vaca. GREAT EXPERIENCE, I'd do it all over again. He's very patient, not rushed, methodical. I like someone who answers my questions giving me more info than I asked for. Staff in the office are a great bunch. I didn't feel like a number. Overall satisfaction is a 10

Call Dr. Kirshenbaum's office, ask for "Natalie". She can answer pretty much any questions you have.

LUCK! -Patty in Florida

Edited September 30, 2009 by Lap_dancer

[MrsShannonDennis 10]

I am in central CA in Bakersfield (2 hrs north of LA). I paid $13,250. $3250 of that was just for all the tests I had to get done beforehand. This included: hospital stay, drugs, surgeon bill, and 3 fills.

[RedBone Creole 4]

Where do you go for fills & unfills?

[BQT 14]

thanks again everyone! so much great info. to help me decide.

[Shar Pei 0]

NJ-Will pay $9500 for surgeon and surgery suite and $2000 for the anthesia....1 year of fills included.