wild_in97

It appears I am going to be a self pay person. Can you guys get specific about the money? I have found prices in the U.S. anywhere from $12000 to $22,000 for a lap band surgery. I need this to be the only surgery I ever have to pay for. Please get to the nitty gritty when you talk about prices and the cost of all steps of this procedures. Also, when you finish with this, is it something you can drive yourself home from or do you need someone else. Please give me details. Money is tight and this is a lot of money. I don't want to have any more regrets in my life.

You are inspiring. However, I am really having a problem wth the money involved. I called an office the other day and they said $17,000. I just became insured and realized my insurance does not cover this. The woman said for it to cover me at all, I would have to be another 10 pounds. But then, I looked up my insurance and I don't think they cover obesity surgery. I am really having a hard time with the cost of this. Is it worth it. That is a lot of money!!!!! I know feeling better is worth a lot. Lord knows I have spend a fortune on my health..............but....... I don't want to be a downer, but I am having such a hard time with it. Can someone tell me of more reasonable rates??? It is a 45 - 60 minute surgery. I am desperate. I would love to look back this time next year as 145 and size 10-12. They can not guarantee it. :girl_hug: