Self pay initial consult question

[AtlantaRed 651]

Not sure if this is a option for you, but many people here that have done self-pay, have had a great experience going to Mexico.

They are real doctors performing surgery is real hospitals... I am having Sleeve surgery done next Friday with Dr. Garcia and I'm paying $4700 which includes all pre-op and post-op tests, leak tests, meds, 2 nights hospital and 3 night hotel (5 Star Marriott Tijuana Hotel), transportation too and from the SD Airport.

Before spending the last year researching WLS in Mexico, if someone told me to goto Mexaico to have surgery, I would have told them they were out of their minds !!!! lol However... it is really safe, and some of the worlds best doctors are doing WLS in Mexaico.

Again, not sure if this is a option for you... But I know I would have NEVER considered of going to Mexico before I researched it.

Thank you for you input!

I actually am from El Paso, TX which is across the street from Juarez, MX. I have read the rave reviews about the experiences from Mexico. However, my husband would NEVER consider that! lol

Maybe if we were looking at $18,000 instead of closer to $11,000, I might push harder.

The doctors I'm interested in are affiliated with Emory here in Atlanta which is a big deal (to me, anyway) and am looking forward to the initial consult. I gues I will go from there!

Thanks again!

[Mel1071 149]

Do you mind sharing who you are looking at? I am in TN and am looking at all of my options. So far the best self pay I have found price-wise is $12,200 - and that's in TX. Atlanta would be a much easier trip. Thanks!

[AtlantaRed 651]

Do you mind sharing who you are looking at? I am in TN and am looking at all of my options. So far the best self pay I have found price-wise is $12,200 - and that's in TX. Atlanta would be a much easier trip. Thanks!

I'm looking at Dr.William Johnson at Atlanta Bariatrics. I've also seen posts regarding Dr. Titus Duncan (not at home so don't know his website right now) but his site says $9999.00 for the sleeve.

[AtlantaRed 651]

I was called to set up my appointment and the initial consultation will be $175 and then a separate appointment with the nutritionist will be $50.

Appointment in 2 weeks! Can't wait for that first appointment!

[lucky8mb1 167]

I see you've already scheduled your appointment, but my surgeon was able to bill my initial consultation to insurance so I only paid my co-pay. I also had my pre-surgical testing done via my PCP (blood work, x-ray, EKG, etc) and that was covered by my insurance as well. I was self-pay for my surgery, as my insurance company wouldn't cover any sort of bariatric surgery. Just wanted to put it out there as an option!

[AtlantaRed 651]

I see you've already scheduled your appointment, but my surgeon was able to bill my initial consultation to insurance so I only paid my co-pay. I also had my pre-surgical testing done via my PCP (blood work, x-ray, EKG, etc) and that was covered by my insurance as well. I was self-pay for my surgery, as my insurance company wouldn't cover any sort of bariatric surgery. Just wanted to put it out there as an option!

Thanks so much!! We are in between insurance right now as hubby started a new job and he is the insurance carrier. I spoke with them about coverage so I know it isn't covered. Maybe I can wait until our new insurance kicks in to get the testing done!

Insurance doesn't kick in until Nov 1

Would love to have this done before the end of the year. Hoping since I will be self-pay, I can get it done sooner than if I had insurance!

Thanks again for the info!