Yes, sometimes it is all about the benjamins! But seriously... I've found myself kind of lost on here checking the prices of the surgery if I had to pay out of pocket. I see the surgery itself is around $8,000 to $10,000 or more. I've read some people go to Mexico for the surgery and kudos to you who did but that's not an option for me. Even if it was, thank Maury for scarring me for life with his "plastic surgery gone wrong" shows.

For those of you self payers and even people with insurance coverage I ask.... how much do the fills cost? While it sounds like a very simple procedure, I know doctors can turn things into a major ordeal and make it cost hundreds more than it should.

Oh, and if I am wrong on the cost of the surgery, please give me your input on this too!

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HI~

I was wondering if anyone has went to the Detroit Medical Center through BeLiteWeight.com? This is all fairly new to me so any information is extremely welcome. Im from Philadelphia, and am looking to stay as close as possible. So far that is the closest place I have found who seems reputable that has the self pay option. Thanks for everyones thoughts!!! :help:

Anyone go to MX alone for surgery if so any problems ?I wil probly have to do it alone.any suggestions..anyone?

$13,800 all included for first year. Fills $100 each after that.

Anyone go to MX alone for surgery if so any problems ?I wil probly have to do it alone.any suggestions..anyone?

I went alone to Mexico for my surgery and had no problems. Feel free to PM me with any specific questions.

I had my surgery in Port Jervis with Dr. Kwon. A self payer with two major insurance companies rejection (attorneys appeal in process) I paid 22,200 which included the hospital, etc. One year of free fills. Do not know the cost afterwards. Banded 08/30/06 and it will be one year soon. So far down 100 pounds. Good luck and be well.

Fran

I went to Monterrey Mexico for my band. I was comfortable there. I took a friend who spoke spanish. The only issue I had was the nurses didn't speak any english. Take a translation book if u go alone. The doc and his assistant spoke english so there wasn't any problems there. Everyone was very pleasant and I would take my daughter there if she wanted a band. Kelley