banditchic

I'm waiting on insurance approval for my lapband. I went to a different dr last week who wanted me to really think about the sleeve. I was pretty sold on the lapband, but now not totally sure. I'm curious why all of you picked the lapband over the sleeve?

Thanks for the info. I appreciate your help so much.

I must admit that I am shocked at the broad spectrum of cost of this surgery. I just assumed that this surgery cost the same throughout the country until I joined this forum. Thanks for opening my eyes. I started this process in August, and am currently waiting on insurance approval. If I don't get approval, and have to end up being self pay, I will have to reconsider where to go. I'm in KS, and am going with the wls center. They charge $17,900 which includes everything for a year (including fills). But I think I'm getting ripped off after reading everyone else's price. Of all states, KS is the most expensive??? We should be the cheapest! WTHeck? I am really surprised to see that Denver is under $10,000? WOW! I guess I could make that 7 hr drive to save that much $. I know that Mexico is even cheaper than that, but I'm just not real comfortable with that even though I've read tons of success stories on here about Mexico. Just frustrated.....why does my place charge so much....uggghhhhhh.

I'm waiting to see if insurance will pay too. I'm in Wichita KS. I'm going through a weight loss clinic here, but will have to go to Kansas City for the actual surgery. Self pay here is $17,900 which includes the first year of appointments and fills. I'm starting to think that I should check into other locations if insurance doesn't pay. Everyone else on here seems to be paying a lot less? Frustrating!