Hi Everyone!

I wanted to find out if, being self-pay here in the US, does it include EVERYTHING - hospital or? There are extra fees included? Or is it different elsewhere?

I am trying to get some financing and at first i called the doc, the lady said 300 up front and it will be divy up with the cost of the surgery when financed/ Another questions will the office help one out with financing?I was pressed for time and i didn't have a chance to find out. any feedback greatly appreciated.

It just depends on the doctor/office. I called around to several places and allot of them do not include any pre-op tests or after care. My doctor includes everything and year of pre-op care and nutrition counseuling(can't spell lol) and exercise classes!

Usually yes, Here in california I met with my doctor and the amount he gave me ($20,000) this include surgery, 1 night at hospital, all his fee. The only think i had to pay at was for the nut witch it was $250 at front and $500 for the therapist, but they the $750.00 i was paying at front i was able to deduct from 20k. The only thing that the 20k dint include was the all the labs and ekg. Now the 20k had to be paid 10 days b4 the surgery. do to all this I decide to do it in Tj. witch include everything for $5,000.00

I hope it helps.

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a year of post-op*

usually even if they say it covers everything they do not cover complications, for example if God forbid you have a leak you end up having to pay for that and extra hospital days and such. I have a friend who is currently dealing with that, thankfully most will try to help you so you won't sue them

My surgeon charges $11,999.00 and I've been told it's for everything, start to finish, plus 1 year post-op care.

Beauty that is awful!!! What happened???

one of my friends locally had her surgery here in the USA, had a leak and had to have it repaired. I think she was in the hospital on and off for over a month. also had to have IV antibiotics for a long time. She is doing better now but its been a very rough road for her! Then she got a bill for over $30,000 but it seems like the hospital and the doctors are going to write most of it off. I am just glad she is doing well now and on the road of weight loss!

hey Debly you have two tickers of the same thing on your signature!

Thanks! I thought it deleted one of them! I'll have to fix it when I get back on my computer!

That sucks about your friend but glad she's doing better!!! You sound like you're doing well!!!

MY final cost for the surgeon, 3 days hospital stay, the anesthesia nurse, plus the BLISS insurance which covers me for 3 months in case of any complications including leaks, infection, ( God forbid ) re-operate : $13,651

My labs and such were done through my PCP so my insurance covered them. The $150 for the Psych evaluation and the $100 for the nut were paid by me.

I am doing wonderful! Thanks!

I would seriously go to Mexico before self paying in the US. Get a center of excellence down there and take a vacay