What Will It Cost Me To Get Weight Loss Surgery?

[ANEWDAY 0]

I'm a newbie first post/response 2 thread - I am Self-paid here in Johns Creek, Ga (outside of Atl) & some items were paid by insurance like EKG, blood work, upper GI, Pysche eval. But, my insurance 4 surgery Dr., hospital, Asst., Anesthesia, pre-op, post-op, 6-mos. Fills, Dietician, etc. w/ Dr. discount of 2500 discount, I set aside 17k. So, far I have spent 14,300. Surgery is scheduled 4 6/29. Don't forget u can write off on taxes if exceeds % for itemizing. I took mine out of my 401k. Hope that helps & good luck.

[ANEWDAY 0]

I'm a newbie first post/response 2 thread - I am Self-paid here in Johns Creek, Ga (outside of Atl) & some items were paid by indurance like EKG, blood work, upper GI, Pysche eval. But, my insurance 4 surgery Dr., hospital, Asst., Anesthesia, pre-op, post-op, 6-mos. Fills, Dietician, etc. w/ Dr. discount of $2500 discount, I set aside 17k. So, far I have spent $14,300. Surgery is scheduled 4 6/29. Don't forget u can write off on taxes if exceeds % for itemizing. I took mine out of my 401k. Hope that helps & good luck.

[wildrose1966 396]

I am in Canada and I will be paying $16,000 one shot, patient for life.......fills, unfills, removals, consultations.

[Zigzag 4]

Paying $10,300 for the cost of surgery including pre-op and post-op for 90 days and the first fill in Miami, Florida.

[missdietcoke 18]

I am in Hungary, Europe (I'm not sure if you are willing to travel that far though:))), self pay, $2100, best doctor in a beautiful hospital, 2 years fills included. I'm planning to have my surgery in October or January. Good luck to everybody!

[ready4change2 19]

Wow! I had my band done on june 11th 2012. I just received the dr bill for 5,000 the day of surgery and the hospital fee 19,000 the day of surgery. Almost 25,000 just for the day to be banded. Luckily my insurance covered all but 800 dollars. Just had my first fill it was 531 dollars. Insurance paid that too. I live in minnesota. It must be expensive here.

[WendyMay 13]

I haven't had the surgery yet, but financially, it will cost me nothing.

Physically, my Type II diabetes will get better or disappear, my back and knee pain will improve, my GERD will improve or go away (I have a hiatal hernia), my sleep apnea will go away, my fibromyalgia will hurt less, I will lose the metabolic disorder and Pickwickian syndrome, and much, much more. My life will change dramatically, with eating, health, exercise, and looks. I will be able to walk without a walker... A fact that makes it worth it all by itself! I cannot wait to start my journey!

[Miranda4635 29]

I haven't had the surgery yet. Went to a seminar in Macon, GA and was quoted $11,990. This includes unlimited free fills afterwards. Still contemplating whether or not to go through with this. I have a lot of anxious feelings, but bottom line I want to be healthy for once in my life.

[andrealeigh2116 4]

I'm paying just shy of $15,000 in Little Rock, AR. That includes Dr. fees and hospital as well as 18 months of fills.

[Tomander 614]

I was self-pay ($16,000) worth EVERY penny.

I was banded a month before my 40th birthday. I had a complete physical a month before my surgery. My family doctor said I was a "healthy" fat person... for now. It was just a matter of time before every health problem hit me.

The only thing I had was acid reflux. I suffered from it since I was 14. My AR went away 3 days after I got my band. If I had not lost 1 pound.. I would have still paid $16 K just to have my acid reflux go away. I was on 2 prescription meds and took at least 10 Ultra Tums a day.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

[Terri_121 9]

I went to my first seminar a few weeks ago. I had done alot of research on gastric banding and pretty much had my mind made up before i went.

Before I went to the seminar I called my insurance provider and was told the surgery would be covered by at least 80% and possibly 100 depending on what my doctors say.

I will be meeting with the dietician and financial / patient advocate on October 15,2012.

I am looking forward to following everyone elses success as I await my own.

[kyrasgrandma 228]

I am in Ontario, Canada and have paid $16000. all inclusive. I will be banded next week.

[samcclintick 6]

I have surgery on 1 Nov, I think when its all said and done I will have spent around 1500.00. All being insurance co-pays for different stuff. I have BCBS Fed.

Susan

[ThinRae 7]

I have just begun to research, my insurance will cover 100% less Dr. Copays of $15 or $20, $75 for each day in the hospital. How long does one typically stay? It looks like the only thing my insurance won't cover is any dietary counseling. Is the dietary counceling expensive? Relative to what is covered through my insurance, I am sure it isn't.

I think my BMI is at 41% and I have received high blood pressure medication before, also I have been diagnosed with diabetes as well. Both medication I don't need when I can maintain around 175lbs, current weight guessing 240? I have not been on a scale in awhile. I probably need a good reality check..

I have not called for my assessment yet, I am nervous and really don't want to:

1. Talk to a doctor about how I got this way

2. Get on a scale

3. Did I say get on a scale? ?

My weight can fluctuate 50 lbs in a year, it is a constant battle, once again I threw in the towel and gained more weight, I am try to explore and see if the Lap Band is right for me. I am in my beginning stages of research. Any advise would be appreciated. With the wonderful insurance coverage, I think I should commit and explore my options and meet with a surgeon.

[CaGottaBand 498]

My out of pocket maximum before the insurance pays 100% is 1,650.00 But the insurance pays for not office visits so I have spent an additional 1,000 getting my pre testing done so around 2600. I will also have to pay out of pocket for all my follow up visits. I think the benefits will be well worth it and compared to the cost of weight watcher or nutrisystem foods hopefully this weight loss will be permanent. I have tons of clothes in all sizes so am looking forward to actually being able to wear them!!

LOL, I told my husband yesterday that I can't wait to go shopping in my closet!