Hi all --

This is my first post. I've been looking into this for a while, but we have no insurance and we had a bankruptcy a few years back so I can't get financing. HOWEVER -- -- we just got a nice tax refund and my husband and I agree that we would be happy with me finally having Lap-Band surgery. I found Dr. Weaver in Denver, who performs the surgery for $8900, but I'm on the East Coast, and was just wondering if anyone had heard of any other bariatric surgeons offering comparable packages on the East Coast, or even the mid-West.

I can't wait to get started!

Warmly,

Blue Heron

you can have your surgery for lots of money in the US or you can go to tiajuana like i did and get the best quality surgeons and surgical procedure. I would fly around the world for these guys. THey pick you up at the airport, place your band and deliver you back to the airport after an overnight stay, all for 5K. add in the air... and a couple trips for fills and you haven't even spent your tax refund and you are on your way to a new life... i weighed 200 pounds.. not huge compared to some.. my goal weight is 137.. i currently weigh 139....id do this again in a heart beat.....i wear a size 6-8....and all this since feb 8th, 2012.. my life is mine again... i won't even tell you their names.... unless you want me to..

I wouldn't recommend travelling to Mexico for surgery. There are only a few doctors that will treat patients who had surgery in Mexico, and I don't think you want to be continually flying back and forth for fills.

Actually, the local doctor here on Long Island knows and respects Dr. Ortiz, and would be happy to do the fills. So I lucked out! Thanks for the response though, I appreciate the concern.