The insurance run-around that I am getting is unbelievable. I have only two surgeons that are covered by my insurance in my state to choose from. With one, I would be banded in the summer at the earliest. The other costs around $18,000, which I would be paying half of, or so the nurse manager at my insurance says. I am very tempted to go to Mexico, pay roughly the same amount, and get a very experienced surgeon.

Good luck, insurance run-around sucks! Wish you the best

Mexico is a great choice for lap band surgery, but if you can have it covered by insurance you should. The aftercare is the hardest aspect of surgery in Mexico.

Good luck!

The insurance run-around that I am getting is unbelievable. I have only two surgeons that are covered by my insurance in my state to choose from. With one, I would be banded in the summer at the earliest. The other costs around $18,000, which I would be paying half of, or so the nurse manager at my insurance says. I am very tempted to go to Mexico, pay roughly the same amount, and get a very experienced surgeon.

I would do that if I were you. It sounds like the insurance in your case is turning into a burden rather than a help. And just for your info, my surgeon charges $9950 which is not much more than Mexico. He's in Denver. Good luck.

I just had my surgery done by Dr. Ortiz in Mexico and it was an amazing expierence. I could afforded to do it in the US but after researching it he was my best choice. He has done thousands of lap bands. I just had the surgery 2 days ago and I'm so glad I went to him. His staff and facility were wonderful. He charged $8500 and I was very pleased with everything!!

I was just banded 9 days ago by Dr. Kirshenbaum in Denver, CO. You will not find a nicer man and a nicer staff! He calls you whenever you have a question, his staff is quick to answer any questions. I would suggest him highly if your insurance doesn't work out for you.

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Another Dr K patient here.... LOVE him!

I would go with another surgeon and have the surgery when you want to. That is my opinion. Just make sure you can find an aftercare doctor. Call the one in your area and ask them if they would take a patient who has been banded by another doctor before you make the decision for sure.

I have decided to go with a surgeon in Memphis, TN that is covered by my insurance. She is considered to be an "expert" in banding, and my out-of-pocket costs would be about what I would have to pay in Mexico. Plus, she is close enough that I could see her when I wanted to, in most cases.

That probably sounds smart in your case. If your spending the same amount, but after care would be much easier. Thanks for the update.