CaliGirl626

Hello Everyone, I'm seriously considering LapBand procedure. I've been to two seminars already. I guess this is not really a question, but I would love everyone's opinion on this. Between the two doctors, I don't know which doctor to pick. Here are some of their info. 1) Dr. O: His office claimed that he had done 2,000 + bariatric surgery. (He wasn't at the seminar because he just had a knee surgery). The cost of the surgery is $ 16,800 which includes 1 year of fills. However, after 1 year, if I need to get a fill, it would costs me about $ 250/fill. His office is 15 mins from my work. I had asked the doctor if I could maybe set up an appt to meet with the doctor (since I didn't get to see him at the Seminar), they told me that it will costs about $ 200 for a consultation. (If I choose this doctor, then my $ 200 will be apply towards the surgery cost). 2) Dr. K: he probably in his mid 30s, he said that he had been doing Bariatrics surg for about 6 years (never really mentioned how many he had done). The cost of surgery is $ 15,500 with free lifetime fills. His office is 45 mins from my home. This doctor also said that he will be using the 3rd generation of the band (came out June-July of 2007) on all his patients. Both doctors said their complication rates are less than 3%. My husband said the price difference is for the experience. He fully support me 100%. Money plays a big role for me since I will be paying for the surgery myself without any of the insurance's help. Based on these information, anyone have any ideas? I'm really confuse right now... :confused2: thank you!