Affordable Surgery In U.s.

[mandy127 0]

I have looked into financing options but getting a loan is out the question because my credit is not up to par. I don't have medical insurance so that is not an option either so I will have to be a self-pay patient. My husband is against the idea of me going to Mexico because he think that I will get sick and just thought that it was a crazy idea. There is no convincing him. My question is..How much is gastric sleeve in the U.S. Where can I find an affordable surgeon in the U.S.??

[Mr_Worm 129]

Find a doctor that is BLIS certified. BLIS does financing for sleeve surgeries and warranties for surgeons with the best records. Google it and and you'll find their contact information. I'm a self pay sleever, having it done this Thursday. Out of pocket it cost me right at $17k

[PEvette 297]

I'm in Houston and the price I was quoted was $17500 but I'm having revision surgery....and the price includes insurance against any complications that may occur

[andersonlj 32]

That's not a bad price for surgery here in the US.....but I still could not have afforded $17000. I could however afford the $5-6,000 that it cost me in Mexico and I feel that the surgery I received there was just as good. Guess it is a personal choice but I would have never been able to afford surgery here in the US.

[MINI-Me 196]

I paid just over $10K with Medical Tourism and Dr. Thomas Umbach in Las Vegas. Of course, that was 2 years ago, but it's worth a look.

[PdxMan 4,292]

I also went to Umbach in July and it was $10,400. I would definately recommend him. His current rate is $10,900, as was told to me by someone having surgery on the 21st of Jan.

and it's in Vegas (Baby!)

[andersonlj 32]

This is still about twice what you can have it done for in Mexico. I have no problem with having it in the US but I still could not have afforded $10,000....I think there are many of us that are in the same boat as far as the cost of the surgery.

[PdxMan 4,292]

The original poster's husband has reservations about having surgery in Mexico, as did I. I have traveled through Northern Mexico extensively over the years and just was not comfortable with that decision for me. I felt more comfortable paying the extra 5K and doing it in America. I had to take a loan for it and will be paying it off for awhile, but for me, it is worth it.

[andersonlj 32]

I had my surgery in Mexico......just what were you so afraid of if I may ask.

[PdxMan 4,292]

It's a long discussion. I lived in Tecate for a month a few years back and was really uncomfortable with a lot of things I saw there and the surrounding areas. I know Mexicali is a bigger town and a little bit better, but Tijuana? Forget about it.

[andersonlj 32]

I do not understand why everyone fears Tijuana. It is not like you are slumming in the backwoods. I was picked up at the airport and taken to the hotel. From the hotel I was taken to the Hospital. From the hospital I was taken back to the hotel. From the hotel I was taken back to the airport. It was not like I was there to sightsee or walk the backstreets. I was there to have surgery and get healthy. What is so dangerous about that.

[mandy127 0]

I am not afraid of going to Mexico, its just the fact that my husband won't support my decision if I go to Mexico. He wants me to do it in the USA. But still at that point I will be paying for myself so my question is, Who is the cheapest in the USA?? Like under 8k..

[andersonlj 32]

The cheapest that I have heard of on this board is about 10 - 11,000

[SouthernSleever 228]

Check out Texas, when I was researching several of the Drs around the area said they had to compete with Mx prices so theirs were lower. If I were you i'd spend my efforts on getting hubby behind you going to Dr Aceves. Best bang for your buck.

[SouthernSleever 228]

I am not afraid of going to Mexico, its just the fact that my husband won't support my decision if I go to Mexico. He wants me to do it in the USA. But still at that point I will be paying for myself so my question is, Who is the cheapest in the USA?? Like under 8k..

You aren't getting under 8k in the US