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nelliep
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Dr. Mark Pleatman is in the Detroit suburbs. Cost for removal is comparable to Mexican doc (quoted $5,000). For Dr. Pleatman, my cost was $2,200 for him (includes office visit and surgery), $3,300 to the hospital (Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital) and $300 to the anesthesia group.
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Can those of you who have had your band removed pls share with me the name of the surgeon you used? My band was put in almost 3 years ago and, like many of you, I had success losing weight and maintaining it for quite a while but for the last year feel like I'm living with an eating disorder! I gotta get this thing removed. My original surgeon is not an option. I want someone who is experienced with removals -- East Coast, Midwest, Southeast but heck I'll go anywhere! Also, what was the surgery/recovery like? I had a very easy time with surgery -- in the hospital one night and off work just a couple of days. Thank you for any help you can provide!!