Self pay in the USA

[leslie1958 159]

I had a conversation with someone recently that really surprised me. She had paid less for plastics in the US than she would have in Mexico. I'm still in the process of getting sleeved next month in Mexico but it made me wonder - how much did you pay for your vsg in the States ? Would love to hear from you.

[Mel1071 149]

I haven't had surgery yet - 12/16 is my date - but my self pay rate is $18,032.

[Bkind2u 48]

Hi all, I was going to get sleeved in Michigan with Dr Pleatman. His rate is 11,200 for all medical costs. When I researched Mexico I changed my mind tho lol. I'm going too TJ surg for 9/11

[leslie1958 159]

I know - me too. I could have it done in Kansas City (where I am) for $11,999 which is not bad but then you see it for a third of that in Mexico.

[lucky8mb1 167]

I think about $12k, give or take. I was sleeved in the north Houston area.

[ChristineR 128]

I don't know but the hospital billed my insurance almost 49k worth of stuff between the surgery, medicine, hospital stay, etc.

[GreekGirl 20]

I was self pay and my total cost was 14,500. Sounds like Mexico is a third.

[leslie1958 159]

You know if vsg in the states was maybe a difference of a couple of thousand I would very likely stay in the states but most surgeons here are starting around $11k and even conservatively Mexico is still less than half. Unless you're independently wealthy these numbers do matter. I won't lie - I would love to get this done locally for several reasons - the language barrier - the sheer hassle of flying out of the country (and then having to fly back with a sore tummy) and being close to my regular physician in the event of complications. Omg I'm starting to talk myself out of Mexico !! But seriously unless I found someone here for maybe $8 -$9k I can't afford to do this anywhere but Mexico. Ironically, it's likely a vast number of Mexican surgeons trained here and have performed far more of the procedures.

[vsginkc 117]

I did mine in Kansas City for 12k. I also considered Mexico.

[Nurse_B 270]

I have not been sleeved yet, but I am in the process of getting a date. I will be self pay and will pay $19,000 when it's all done. That includes all pre-op appointments, the surgery, hospital stay, follow up appointments for a year, and insurance for 90 days after surgery. I see what insurances are charged when they have to foot the bill, and my amount is extremely cheap compared to that.

[jensjoy28 351]

Orange County, CA for $18,500...I know many people are happy with their Mexico surgery, but it just wasn't for me. I could suggest looking into a personal, unsecured loan through a credit union...if you paid the cash that you had for Mexico and financed the rest, you could finance the rest for a very doable finance rate (mine was 8%, I think)

[hopingtolose2013 81]

Louisiana around 14500....my dr and hospital charged my insurance over 45000...my insurance only paid 14500 total! Thank god! I do have a deductable!

[cannie1 3]

Im in Texas and thr total was 11800. After my Egd procedure I qualified for a surgery discount leaving me out of pocket 5880. without ins .

[leslie1958 159]

Okay what's an egd procedure ?

[cannie1 3]

It's a long name but basically it's when they stick the camera down throught to check for things like a hiatal hernia, which I had and qualified me for discount.