I have been lurking for quite awhile, and I've learned so much. I'm now at the point that I want to be banded for sure and I have it narrowed down to three doctors.

I want to thank all you posters. I am in awe of the amount of emotional and physical bravery I see on this site. You have been a wealth of information and inspiration, that has helped me with my decision.

Devana

Just trying to arrange the financing.

Hi Debra,

Good luck with your financing search! I was a self pay, too and it was a wad of cash to come up with. That said, I would much rather have had this gift than a new car! Best of luck to you.

Hi Debra, Welcome to LBT! Congratulations on your decision to get the lapband. This site is a great resource. Where are you going to be banded?

Thankyou Kim and Anwyn. Where I get the surgery done depends on my financing. Companies that provide financing for this type of thing don't do it for Canadians in Mexico. At least I haven't found one so far. If I do it here I will be able to get financing but it will cost several thousand more. I've still got lots of calls to make and I believe it will involve some financial jiggery pokery but I'm determined to do it. You're right, this site is indeed a great resource and it's given me the confidence to go ahead.

Where in Canada are you? If you're near Detroit at all, you might want to look into Henry Ford Hospital. Last I heard they were talking about coming up with a self-pay option. I think they were going to price the surgery at about $13K. They're about 15 miles from the Ambassador Bridge. Good luck to you! :party:

Debra does your insurance pay for the surgery? I live in FL and thought my ins paid for it and found out after a month that it did not.

Mexico has been the cheapest by far for prices I found. We refinanced our home took out the cash to pay for the surgery and future surgery costs (fills flights etc)

Even though I live in FL I figured Mexico might be nice to have a short stay of vacation and a new experience.

Im paying $8,500 by Dr. Ortiz and $350 per ticket for flights.