Who has had their surgery in the states and done self-pay? Just found out my insurance doesnt cover the procedure, but I still want to have it done. How much did it cost overall AND was it worth it?

I ask my Coordinator at the hospital that I'm having my procedure done at (before i found out about insurance) and she said that the cost at our facility was about $20,000!

Dr. Heider in Lake Norman, NC charges in the 12,00o range. His office is easy to deal with, I am having it done in one week. he has great reviews, I am impressed with him so far. there are a few other charges so it probably ends up closer to 13000

Dr. Heider in Lake Norman' date=' NC charges in the 12,00o range. His office is easy to deal with, I am having it done in one week. he has great reviews, I am impressed with him so far. there are a few other charges so it probably ends up closer to 13000[/quote']

Love this office!! Everyone is fantastic! Had my surgery in may with him. There are two girls at work that used him too.

I had my sleeve done on July1...and I paid cash for it in Louisiana. I live in Shreveport and the 3 surgeons there where all about $18,000 & up. However with some research I found Dr. Borland in New Iberia about 3.5 hours south of Shreveport and paid only $9,800! I am traveling down today for my 1 week post op visit....I have done quite well comparing to some posts that I have read here and have already lost 20 POUNDS!! I feel great and the only regret is that I did not do it sooner! Hope this helps! Good luck with your process.

Thank you, ladies! The more responses the better. I thought it would be way more than what you gals are saying ($20,000+) so this is a relief! Getting the surgery is becoming more and more realistic!

Mine cost 11,999 at kc bariatrics

Dallas Tx, Dr. James A Davidson, $11,000, includes surgery, hospital fees, and one year post op care... I had it done 7/30/12, I have lost 150lbs and it was worth every cent, I would do it again in a heartbeat!

All the places I called in the Vegas Area were 20K +, So I headed down to Mexico and saved $15K. I only paid $5500 and had the most amazing experience ever.

Hi Az,

I'm a cash patient & I paid $10,400! Dr. Thomas Umbach in Las Vegas & he's amazing!

I had 3 consultations with 3 different Dr's & he was the one for me!

I was self pay. I live the the Dallas area. Happens to be one of the most affordable places to have it done stateside. Also happens to have lots and lots of top WLS surgeons in the country.

I am 4 months post surgery with Dr. Nicholson. Total cost was $12,200. All inclusive. All pre op testing, surgical fees, hospital fees for 2 nights. I didn't pay a penny more. This is not the least expensive surgeon in town and not the most expensive but it is a good representation of the self pay cost in the part of the county.

As far as was it worth it? Not only yes but HELL YES!! It has changed my life the amazing! I feel so much better and healthier.

For me, it's a bargin at twice the price!

Good luck making your decision!

I paid $9500 at TLC in Houston. They discovered a hernia beforehand. Insurance covered a portion. Otherwise it would have been about $13800. The price includes BLIS insurance in case of complications. The cash pay for the original surgeon I was going to use was around 20k because he did it at a large, expensive, teaching hospital. That cost didn't include complication insurance.

sorry - double post

Bay Bariatrics in coos bay Oregon has cash pay sleeve $12,000. He did my lap band. Nice guy.

I'm going to a center of excellence in Oregon and its about 20k

I know this isnt what u want to hear but with the affordable care act u could wait an year & see if prices radically drop & or your insurance will pay or u can get insurance for reasonable rate & then they'll pay.

allons-y