Hello.

I'm here to guage the cost of the LapBand since it's looking like I'm not going to make it down to Mexico....

If you could please....tell me the following:

-Where you got your procedure done?

-How much did it cost you?

-What was included in the price?

Thanks for your help!

Courtney

I was covered under insurance but I did look up the costs for my surgery. I stayed overnight in a heart monitored unit and the total cost of everything was $25,000. This included the surgeon fee, the hospital costs, the anesthesiologist costs, all pre-op testing, the post-op esophagram and 90 days free post-op care including fills. I was banded in New York and the surgeon has done well over 1000 surgeries.

Hello my name is Maria and I just got back from TJ, Mexico. What a wonderful experience. I paid a $500 deposit to get my surgery date, and upon arrival paid an additional $8500.00 This included all hospital fees, all doctor fees, 3 nights at a 5 star hotel, all transportation from the airport, to the clinic/hosiptal and upon discharge from the hospital my transportation to the hotel, and upon leaving MX, back to the airport in San Diego. My surgery was done at Hospital Angeles and the hotel I stayed at was Palacio Azteca.

It was a wonderful experiecne and recommend it very much. Dr. Kuri was my surgeon.

Good Luck

Maria

DH had his done at NWWLS in Kirkland WA(now in Everett WA) and it was $17,000. I'm having mine done at the same place. That included all the pre-op evaluations and consultations, surgery and a year of fills and follow-up. I really like the idea of the team approach, and that it's not just get the surgery and you are on your own from there. I need that follow-up.

DH had his done at NWWLS in Kirkland WA(now in Everett WA) and it was $17,000. I'm having mine done at the same place. That included all the pre-op evaluations and consultations, surgery and a year of fills and follow-up. I really like the idea of the team approach, and that it's not just get the surgery and you are on your own from there. I need that follow-up.

Hi Lisa,

I've seen the phrase "DH" on multiple sites..what does that mean? Also, I'm now on my way to having my surgery done with Dr. Ortiz for $8500..I was able to find financing that would allow me to have it done out of the US.

Hi Lisa,

I've seen the phrase "DH" on multiple sites..what does that mean? Also, I'm now on my way to having my surgery done with Dr. Ortiz for $8500..I was able to find financing that would allow me to have it done out of the US.

DH stands for "Darling Husband". Or sometimes "Dang Husband" depending!:guess

I'm glad you found something that will work for you.

DH = Dear Husband

I had mine done as outpatient at NWWLS in Everett, WA. Cost $17,000. Included surgery, anesthesiologist, unlimited fills and follow-up care for one year.

Hey!!

My Dr is Earl Fox...He is so swesome and great to talk to! I am a self pay. My total for everything is $12,800. That includes 3 months of fills, office visits. What that fee doesnt include is the testing that needs to be done B4. My insurance is covering most of that. Hope that helps!

Hi I'm new to this and I haven't had surgery just yet but hopefully soon. I live in down in Tacoma and the surgery is going to cost 12,800 which includes the surgery, antheseologist (spelling??) and I'm not exactly sure what else because I haven't fully investigated it because I never thought that I would be able afford the surgery but my dad has offered to pay for it. At any rate I will find out as much information as possible and post the results. I do know that the $12,800 price is the price that I have seen in the last month so I just want to assure everybody that it is not an "old" price. Thanks:p

Hi I'm new to this and I haven't had surgery just yet but hopefully soon. I live in down in Tacoma and the surgery is going to cost 12,800 which includes the surgery, antheseologist (spelling??) and I'm not exactly sure what else because I haven't fully investigated it because I never thought that I would be able afford the surgery but my dad has offered to pay for it. At any rate I will find out as much information as possible and post the results. I do know that the $12,800 price is the price that I have seen in the last month so I just want to assure everybody that it is not an "old" price. Thanks:p

where is this surgeon located? i am trying to find a cheaper surgery.:drool:

DH had his done at NWWLS in Kirkland WA(now in Everett WA) and it was $17,000. I'm having mine done at the same place. That included all the pre-op evaluations and consultations, surgery and a year of fills and follow-up. I really like the idea of the team approach, and that it's not just get the surgery and you are on your own from there. I need that follow-up.

I also had my surgery done at NWWLS and not only do they cover all that with the 17000, but they also cover things that could go wrong with the band for 2 years!!! I'm glad I chose them...I got CareCredit to charge mine to :thumbup:

I also went to Dr.Fox and he really is great. i got my insurance to cover it so I only payed 1,500 out of pocket. I REALLY got lucky.