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Hi,

I like many that I see have to pay for this themselves. I am not sure that I am comfortable going to Mexico for this surgery. But I don't want to put my family in 20,000 debt either. I have heard about the doctor in CO does anyone know of any other doctors in KS, OK, or MO,because i am centrally located to these states, that have reasonable rates. I appreciate all information. Still trying to get information before I make the final decision. But if I don't do something soon, I feel like it will be too late for me. thanks.

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There is a doctor in MI that posts on here that has a flat fee rate, his name is Dr. Pleatman. I would check out www.lapband.com and ask for a list of local surgeons, then start calling around. It will almost always be cheaper if they use a surgical center rather than a hospital. Also if you have insurance, some of the pre-op labs will be covered if you have your primary care doc order them. ~Mandy

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Also, as a self pay you need to consider after care and look for a doc that does lots of fills as a part of your package, I am kind of disappointed that my doc only does 3 for free.

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Centennial Center for the Treatment of Obesity in Nashville, TN offers Lap-Band surgery for $14,400, which is pretty decent for U.S. surgeons. There are three surgeons that work there.

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The doc im using is in San Antonio TX . its $12,000 which includes a yr of fills.

He's by far the cheapest around here and an AWESOME Doc.

Here is his website.

http://www.saweightlosscenter.com/

HTH

mindy

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