I was banded in Nov of 2009 and have never felt better. My progress has encouraged my father possibly to have WLS now. His problem is he would only go to my surgeon and of course he doesn't take my Dad's insurance. So my question is (and I know it's a rather broad question) to the self payers, what was your ballpark out of pocket expenses for your surgery? He would probably be looking at a deductible and then another 80% of the rest of the cost. Any info would be very helpful and appreciated. Oh and this would be in NJ, not sure if regionally would make a difference or not.

Hi

I was a self pay patient from san antonio texas. My doctor's office package was 15,000 and it was to the procedure and two years of fills and follow up care. I know it seems like alot but thank God for credit loans it was worth it.

15,000 with one year of fills:)

Here in AZ, I paid $100 initial consult fee and then $17,444 for the surgery. That cost includes 18 months of possible complications and 18 months of fills. Pretty much anything & everything for 18 months.

Good luck!:thumbup:

Thank you everyone for all your help and info. I am going today for a fill myself and my mother is coming with me to ask about costs for a self pay.

This is just my opinion of course....but if your dad has insurance, he would probably be better off finding a surgeon in his plan that he is happy with. Don't forget, that if he self pays and has any complications, his insurance won't cover him. Just something to consider.

In fairfield county CT, for my doc it's $18,950.00. The price includes the hospital, surgeon, anesthesia doc, post op check up, lifetime fills, plus monthly support groups with psychologist and nutritionist.

There are also 3 appointments prior which range from 100 to 125 (consult, psych, and nutritionist). Plus I'm sure the Protein shakes cost plenty..I'll find out next month.

Lori

I am also in Illinois and also paid $14,900. Wonder if I had the same surgeon as the poster above!

I read all the posts in this thread because I was curious about the differences in cost. I also went to Mexico and was very pleased. American docs do not like Mexican docs though and I have to put up with their attitude, but it is still the most cost effective way to do this surgery. That hospital Angeles in Tijuana is the most beautiful hospital I have ever seen, so fears about mexico are just that, fear. I paid 7000.00

Having mine done in San Diego, Ca at the aesthetic weight loss out-patient center for $15,300

I'm in NJ and I paid $13,500. $5000 to my dr and $8500 to the surgery center. I believe the first 2 fills are included in the 5 grand and every fill after that is $120. My dr is excellent. He does not advertise...goes by word of mouth only. If you'd like more info feel free to PM me.

ps Where in NJ are you? Or how far are you willing to travel?