I am looking at being banded in the next month or so, I finally have enough money saved up- but I am hearing that in some parts of the country I can get a lap band for much less than I can in Washington State (17-18,000)

Does anyone know of a good surgeon in the states that does this for less? I would have my fills and follow ups in Washington-

Thanks for any help you can give

If you wanting to have it done in Mexico they charged me 8500. but if your wanting it in the states I have one of the best fill doctors in the world and lots of people on here go to him and he does the bands and lots of them. If I'm not mistaken he charges 13,000. I can give you his web site if your interested. Good luck.

Mysherrijo- thanks for your reply- I am a bit afraid of having my surgery done in Mexico- Id love the cost break but I hear so many negative scarey comments. I really dont want to hurt myself in the process. I would love to have a refferal to your surgeon, first because he sees mexico patients and also because it sounds like he has done a good job for you. Also, I think its pretty cool that you were at the exact same weight I am now- hopefully I will have the same great results you have.

Thanks again for your help.

Centennial Center for the Treatment of Obesity in Nashville, TN does lap-bands for $14,400. That is a surgery with no complications, of course.

The doc im going to use in the next month or so is GREAT.

He's in Texas , San Antonio . He charges $12,000 for self pay . Includes

surgeon, anesthesiologist, Lap Band and surgery center fees.

Also includes Lap Band Fills, adjustments, and follow-up visits up to one year.

http://www.saweightlosscenter.com/

I can give you the name /email of someone who had surgery with him less than a few months ago . He's really great.

HTH

Mindy

In Wisconsin The Band Cost 17,500. With Fills For 1 Yr. Office Visits Once A Month And Use Of Thier Gym.

The thread is titled "Reasonably Priced Doctors for Self Payers".

Houston has several great surgeons and a brand-new Hospital dedicated to lap banding; my surgery in September was $15K.

I had mine done in Dalton, GA with Jaime Ponce...he's done 1,000's of the surgeries and the charge was $13,500 I believe!? That includes fills for a year....

God Bless,

melody

Banded 3/20/06 -91lbs