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How much did you pay for the lap band?  

15 members have voted

  1. 1. How much did you pay for the lap band?

    • I paid nothing or near nothing, just insurance co-pays.
      423
    • I paid between 5,000 and 7,000
      79
    • I paid between 7,000 and 10,000
      217
    • I paid between 10,000 and 15,000
      300
    • I paid over 15,000.
      253


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I paid 9,000 plus airfare for two so around 10,000. Fills will be $450 where I live so its still adding up but worth every penny!!

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I went to Mexico and paid for my band and I do not regret it for a moment. I have a fill doctor here and he's the greatest and I pay nothing there either, why? I don't know, I guess it's how they word the claim papers. I started out paying $25 - $50 for the office visit but now nothing, I am happy about that.

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I have really good insurance through my employer, and they allow WLS where there is a diagnosis of MO -- united health care -- and I didn't have to pay one thin dime.

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$16,300 for surgery and $100.00 per fill. My employer doesn't pay for any weight loss services.

Oh well it's the best $17,000.00 I have ever spent!

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I won't get banded till next Wed, but all I pay is $20 for office visits. Nothing for surgery or tests. United Health Care. Thank you Lord!

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i voted, and paid $6500, with airfare and one fill so far, the total is $6738.00. not bad, but keeping fingers crossed nothing goes wrong.

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$14,000 cash - includes 1 year of fills/visits! If I lose 100 pounds, that will be $140 per pound - well worth it in my book!!

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Self-pay, $18,900 (gulp!!). Included: psychiatric group (bi-monthly), support group (monthly), unlimited nutritionist visits & quarterly visits with a physical therapist as well as unlimited fills for the first year.

We may have gotten ripped off, I try not to think about it. :) So far I've been really, really happy with the team spirit.

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I paid about $7,300.00 for the entire surgery &hotel. Doesn't include $250.00 or so for my airline tickets.

Lisa

Acuna, Mexico

Dr. Rodriguez

Dec. 12

225/209/128

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I voted, but I fully expect to have to pay my annual out of pocket max......which is around $3000.00

Self pay at his office is $16,500.00

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My self pay price is $17,500 which includes everything except Optifast. The Optifast is another $100.00 per week and I have to pay for it seperately. the price includes follow-up and fills for 1 year post op.

My insurance has a weight loss surgery exclusion :)

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