Hi all! I am in Syracuse, NY and have United HealthCare... insurance covers 80% for me.

I went to my info meeting in March... First appointment last month. I've had most of my tests done and meet with the nutritionist and psych in 2 weeks. Dr said late summer is a reasonable guess for surgery... so...

What was the cost of your surgery (especially if you have UHC) and how much did you have to pay before and after surgery? I haven't done all of the paperwork yet and know I will have my answers then, but I'm anxious to save enough for the surgery. Fiance and I are cutting back everywhere to make sure we can get the surgery in (so we can start a family in the next couple of years...).

ALSO- I have to choose between the LapBand and the Realize band... the dr doesn't seem to have a preference and said we could flip a coin if I liked because he didn't prefer one over the other. I've got about 150 to lose to get to "normal".

Thanks for any thoughts, answers, advice, or whatever you have to offer!!!

I'd call your doctor's office-- I'm sure they know how much your insurance will pay, and what amount will be left over and billed to you.

You'll also want to find out if fills are covered- completely, 80% or what, and how much you'll pay out of pocket for that.

My insurance pays 80% also and I am paying 2k out of pocket for the surgery and then whatever the hospital charges me.