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Which doctor in Cincinnati?? I was looking at FL but I'm soo much closer to Cincinnati (lol)

Dr. Brad Watkins at UC Health in West Chester

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16k done in Ontario, Canada. The fee included 3 nights at a nearby hotel. Had to order specific shakes for pre/post op in addition. I went with a line of credit to finance and will claim it all on my taxes next year. I have to think of this as my new "vehicle" that is going to get me where I need to be for many years. Will pay it off ASAP.

Saving on groceries/eating out already and will thrift shop my smaller sized clothing. You are worth the price tag.

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Hello did mine in Nairobi Kenya cost so far $7500 ( converted our shs to usd for ease of reference). that included hosp surgery docs and pre tests. My first fill due on 13th Oct estimated at around $200 per fill...

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In New England, my surgery (and the costs for the six months of NUT and other required visits) totaled close to $37,000. When the dust settled, I had to pay around $2,000 USD out of pocket. Follow visits cost about $350 if a fill was needed, a bit less if no fills.

Now that I am on Medicare, they don't pay for surgical follow ups, but my doctor's office still takes good care of me with 3 month visits and fills as needed, almost two years out.

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Just under 11k

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