I'm having my surgery with Dr. Jayaseelan at The Surgery Center of Richardson. Anyone know the minimum amount of time I can expect to be there??? I see that some people do a 23 hour hospital stay. What does he do if you need to stay for a while? Do they do overnight there??? I'm really curious as to how this works since it isn't a hospital.

What type of surgery are you having? I had a regular LapBand at another place but with a surgeon that also uses SCOR....he kept me about 3 hrs after surgery. Unless they have worked something out by now, SCOR won't take insurance for fills (they are $150 cash), so I'm having to go to another clinic (I get them there for a co-pay each time).

I'm having lap band as well. I am self-pay. My insurance doesn't pay for ANYTHING so I'm all on my own.

I just saw your thread. I had surgery with dr.jay at SCOR and i stayed there about three hours after surgery. They make you walk around a little and also the take an X-ray to make sure everything is fine and u must at least urinate once before u leave. I wish u lots of luck with your surgery and your journey with losing weight. if u have any other questions feel free to ask.

I just saw your thread. I had surgery with dr.jay at SCOR and i stayed there about three hours after surgery. They make you walk around a little and also the take an X-ray to make sure everything is fine and u must at least urinate once before u leave. I wish u lots of luck with your surgery and your journey with losing weight. if u have any other questions feel free to ask.

Hubby and I used Dr. Powell, but Hubby had his surgery at SCOR. He was in surgery at 8ish and out around noon. They were even nice enough to give my sis-in-law and myself lunch from the italian place next door.

Best of luck to ya!! We have been very pleased with SCOR.

I ended up being out by 3:15. My surgery was at 12:15. They said it took and hour b/c I had a hernia repair. So I was up and out w/in two hours.

And how are we feeling today???

I feel GREAT!!! I was working by Tuesday and have been going all weekend. My port incision is a little sore, but usually only at the end of the day or after I eat/drink. It isn't anything big.

Dr. Jay did an awesome job. I have nothing but glowing reviews for SCOR too!!!!

Sister, that is great news! And Arlene is a hoot! Just do yourself a favor and don't worry about losing right now, just heal. The losing will come later. Welcome to Bandlandia...

It appears I am going to be a self pay person. Can you guys get specific about the money? I have found prices in the U.S. anywhere from $12000 to

$22,000 for a lap band surgery. I need this to be the only surgery I ever have to pay for. Please get to the nitty gritty when you talk about prices and the cost of all steps of this procedures. Also, when you finish with this, is it something you can drive yourself home from or do you need someone else. Please give me details. Money is tight and this is a lot of money. I don't want to have any more regrets in my life.

All I can tell you about is Dr J's office charges $15,000 for the whole shooting match. Doctor, hospital, gaspasser. I'm not sure if the fills are included, but he charges my DW $50 (she had insurance). They required a stress test for her....that's about it.

Thanks for the info..........I feel I am desperate for a information. The range of cost on this is huge and I feel I am in this all alone. Thanks