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Reasonably priced Drs in the US for Self payers?

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VABandster    0

VABandster
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I'm probably going to be a self-pay b/c my insurance won't cover it. Am considering going to Mexico, obviously, but can already hear the groans and objections from my family and friends.

Does anyone know of any Drs. in the US that do the surgery for a similar cost to Mexico (i.e. $10k) preferably near or in VA, but I'm willing to travel.

Thanks!

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KarenA    0

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I was considering the Wich Center in Chicago. Last year, I was priced at 12K for everything.

Good luck

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DrewsLou    3

DrewsLou
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My doc did my surgery for $9950 which included all the surgery fee's, OR, 3 months of fills, follow up and nutritionist. I am in Denver CO!

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VABandster    0

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REALLY??? My Sister lives in Denver, CO....so I could easily have a place to stay to recover for a few days! Did the $9500 cover all the preop testing and all that?? If so, I"d love to get the Drs. name and number! Thanks!!

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booda    0

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Dr. greene is in Rockville maryland and he about 14000 but i think that is worth not traveling

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Bet    0

Bet
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Hello Lap Band Community:

I need your HELP? I'm probably going to be a self-pay because my insurance won't cover it. Am considering going to Mexico, obviously, but can already hear my family and friends questions!!!!

Does anyone know of any Drs. in the US that do the surgery for $10K preferably in TEXAS, but I'm willing to travel.

Please give your input. I want this surgery done as soon as possible.

Bet

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Constance    0

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Bet, check out this doctor... www.lapbandrockies.com

He has a package for 9950$ in Denver. I know DrewsLou used him and has wonderful things to say.

From what I have researched, he is a very highly skilled gastrointestinal laproscopic surgeon, but is newer at the LapBAnd surgery. I met with him and thought he seemed very cordial and knowledgable. However I am waiting to hear on my insurance approval through another surgeon.

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beachgirl    2

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Monterrey Mexico for 8500 total for everything. You can call tomorrow and be having surgery usually within a week or so. They do the preop 30 min. before surgery. This price includes everything including your food.

www.ready4achange.com, hope this helps.

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VABandster    0

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Thanks for the info MySherriJo.....I did look at Dr. Sanchez, but as I mentioned before, would prefer to stay in the US if possible. I found a Dr. in CO that will do the surgery for only $1k more than what Dr. Sanchez charges, so I think that's worth being able to stay in the US. Looks like you're doing well....Congrats!

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marieforme    0

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I really considered going to Mexico for my surgery - as I am in nursing school and hane no health insurance whatsoever. I would have done it, but a relative who was graciously paying for the surgery, forbid it. I went to a dr in my home town of Shreveport and was really encouraged by his philosophy on follow up care. He knows all of his patients and keeps up with their progress not only physically, but emotionally as well. And it felt good to know if I needed to see him it was only a 5 minute drive from my house.

The total cost (with all pre-op testing and everything), was a little over 20K. However, if you are considering the band and absolutely can not afford that, then I would definetely say go to Mexico (or one of the cheaper places in the US), and then find a support group in your hometown.

Good Luck!:bandit

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TexasTerry    0

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There are several band doc's in the DFW - Texas area that charge around $15,000. This usually includes a year of fills and follow up care.

Terry :Banane56:

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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