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I am wondering, has anyone had the lapband self pay in Houston, tx. If so how much and who was your dr.

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I went through True Results. My doctor is Dr. Wilkenfeld in Conroe. The surgery was 9900 but I only paid 5500 and my insurance covered the test due to me having a hiatal hernia repaired at the same time.

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I'm not self pay, but I just had surgery yesterday at Memorial Herman Memorial City and just wanted to tell you that I went through True Results and had Dr. Reilly and literally EVERYONE that I've worked with at both offices has been great, I love my surgeon, and the hospital was very nice except for my night nurse, the one bad apple, Charlene.

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Congratulations to you both!!! How are y'all dealing with the band so far? I have no insurance :( but ,hopefully I'll be banded in march of next year. What made you decide to get banded? Sorry so many questions just curious...

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I am doing great since I was banded. I have lost 35 lbs. so far. My decision to be banded was because I have been dieting for 26 years. Whatever I lost I always gained an extra 20 back with it. So my problem was losing it and then keeping it off. I don't regret my decision at all. Good luck!

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Hello! I was thinking about doing self-pay in Houston. Most likely the True Results facility. Any idea if you need a down payment and how quickly can you get started after the consultation.

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From what I've read, it seems really quick when self pay. Not many stipulations to follow, like with getting insurance to approve you. I believe you see a nutritionist and have some test ran. I was sure I wanted the lapband, but now I'm second guessing to get the sleeve. Less of a worry and don't have to worry about the fills or slips.

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Hello! I was thinking about doing self-pay in Houston. Most likely the True Results facility. Any idea if you need a down payment and how quickly can you get started after the consultation.

I'm pretty sure that there are surgeon's fees that you can't finance, as well as some tests that need to be ran.

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Okay, thank you!

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I had my surgery done 6 years ago by Dr. Spiegal and had it financed at the time. They financed the whole amount which at that time I paid $15,000. I think its gone down since then.

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I'm having my lap band in Houston Tuesday July 16th... in 2 days!!! I'm self pay; using Dr.Spiegel; $9,900 (cash price).

I have several friends that had their bands 6 years ago and the cash price is the same.

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I was self pay also went through True Results with Dr. Reiley. Total was $9, 888. They told me they would only finance $5, 500. I went through Care Credit for some and paid the balance with cash. I paid all when I went for my pre-op visit.

The day I did my inital consultation, they scheduled my surgery for 2 weeks away. Two weeks on the pre-op diet and I was banded! Went by very fast! Good luck!

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I'm in ct, In my state if it is medically needed which yes it is if you are over weight then insurance covers 100% dr appointments everything. And not just state insurance either medicare and others also.. Check with different insurance company's you will be surprised how informed they are about weightless surgeries

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