victoryarose

hey guys! just wondering what the prices down there were for a self-pay and what it includes? thanks!

hi! i am soooo glad that i'm not alone! i am so thankful to find this site. i have felt really alone in my journey with pcos and almost doubling my body weight in the last 9-10 years. like many others, i'm sure, i have thought about getting lap band surgery through the years. through the painful process of diets, "i'm gonna start on monday", spiritual journeys, emotional journeys, mental journeys, losing 20 pounds twice, and so on(you get the picture)....i went to an orientation with my mom, who wants the surgery, and decided that i am going to it! i have alot of questions, nervousness, and excitment at the same time! i know it's not the end, but making the decision feels like the end to a looooong journey and i am about to step into a very new life.:smile2: i would make my appointment today, but i am trying to raise the money(i do not have insurrance). i hesitantly asked the surgeon here in alaska if he would do my surgery pro-bono. he said no. the surgery here is 23k. so, i am on the search for a experienced surgical team that will cost way less. i already has a couple of friends that want to donate to my lap-band and wow, what a blessing! i was diagnosed finally last year with pcos and put on birth control and metformin. well, the metformin made me sick, so i stopped it, and i have been off bc since april. i have had 2 positive pregnancy tests, but start my period(i think i am mis-carrying). i am hoping that god-willing, everything will fall into place soon, and i can be restored back to health! support, advice, and new friends are welcome to respond! have a wonderful day:tongue:

i was wondering where in Mexico you had it doen. i am self-pay and have been checking out Dr. Ortiz..i'm scared to go to mexico though! watcha think?:smile2:

hi! i am kinda in the same boat as you. i finally made the decision a couple of days ago to get the band. it feels weird once you make the decision. scared, excited, nervous, hopeful...like a new world is about to open up and i have no idea how it'll be. i'm glad i found this sight yesterday, i had no idea how not-alone i am! there are so many people just like me, i had no clue!

i'm new to this and have no idea what those letters mean! please explain!:smile2:

where is this surgeon located? i am trying to find a cheaper surgery.:drool:

hello! i live in alaska, and i am looking for a center in the west coast to have lap band surgery. i am self-pay, and it cost $23k to have it doen up here. i do not want an in-experienced surgeon though, just to get a cheaper surgery! :drool: