Hello,

I'm just beginning the process and will probably be self pay. I'm wondering about the cost of the initial consultation. Specifically, I'm in GA but any input would help. I'm guessing it isn't a free initial consultation, but would love to be pleasantly surprised!

Also, if you are self pay (in the US) do you have to pay out of pocket for all of the initial tests and evaluations or is that part of the total cost? I know 6 months of postop checkups is included. Would my insurance cover the initial testing if they are not covering the WLS?

Thanks for any guidance!

Red

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!