Self Payer question

[JMinDallas 1]

Around how much was it to remove the band and then have the sleeve at the same time? Was it an outpatient procedure? I have insurance, but it doesn't cover WLS.

[SoCalDixieGal 172]

The doctor that did my band surgery quoted me $21k to do the revision. I'm in Orange County, CA so it's a bit pricier here. I was going ahead until I started researching Mexico. Selected an extremely highly certified surgeon and now doing it for less than half of that.

From what I've researched it's 1 - 2 days hospital. My dr is keeping me in hospital for 1 night then 4 nights local hotel for daily followup. Bit more followup than a non revision.

[sleeveconvert 55]

I had my done in the DFW area--- its Was 14K--- removal and sleeve.

[iggychic 1,405]

I didn't have the revision, but I was outpatient. Stupidest choice I've ever made in my life. About $520,000.

They are removing more than half a major organ. Stay in a hospital. Even for the most healthy of us, things can and do go wrong.

[JMinDallas 1]

I had my done in the DFW area--- its Was 14K--- removal and sleeve.

What dr did you use if I may ask?

[JMinDallas 1]

I didn't have the revision, but I was outpatient. Stupidest choice I've ever made in my life. About $520,000.

They are removing more than half a major organ. Stay in a hospital. Even for the most healthy of us, things can and do go wrong.

WOW and OMG are the words that come to mind! This is the type of thing that scares me when being a self payer

[iggychic 1,405]

There are suplimental insurance policies that you can buy when you have it done in Mexico but I don't know about that in the US. If it's possible I'd get one. My complications weren't terribly rare. There are several others here that spent months in and out of hospital. If you have anything of value to lose some insurance might be a good investment.

[sleeveconvert 55]

Stephen Hamn- done at Baylor Frisco , w 2 night stay ! Would do it again !!!

[txsweetheart74 1]

Stephen Hamn- done at Baylor Frisco ' date=' w 2 night stay ! Would do it again !!![/quote']

I am 4 weeks out today from band to sleeve revision from the DFW area. I used Dr. Scott Stowers with offices in Decatur, Keller, and Dallas...check him out http:// www.mybariatricsolutions.com. I am doing great!! 22 lbs down and loving the sleeve

[PEvette 297]

I'm in Houston, and I had mine done for $18K....that included 2 days stay in the hosptial

[TexasT 99]

I had my gall bladder removed when I had my band removal/sleeve surgery, so my insurance paid for that portion, which included the hospital stay for 2 days. I only had to pay $5000 for the sleeve portion of the surgery. This was 3 yrs ago with Dr. Wade Barker in Dallas.

[SoCalDixieGal 172]

I did go read through my insurance policy and discovered that emergency complications from non-covered procedures will be covered. Definitely research your policy! And, I have to thank these forums for reminding me to do so!

[timetobefree 74]

If I had had it done in one surgery, it would have been $15,000. I had to have it done in two because of the extensive damage done by the band. Removal was $5000, sleeve was $13,000.

[JMinDallas 1]

Thanks everyone for your responses! Good to know some insurances covers the emergency part of things and I'll review to see if mine does cover it.