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I am curious as to what the total out of pocket you had to pay for this surgery, Psych, Consult, Deductibles, etc...and what ever else I am forgetting about. I need to get a good idea so I can start preparing. I know all is different, but a ballpark is better than nothing...for now.

Thanks in advance,

Rosanna

I actually lived in TN when I had my surgery and it was $13,500.... everything.

Dr Grossbard in Zephyrhills/Tampa area has started a Lapband clinic with an outpatient surgery....so he's cheaper too.....

God BLess<

melody

Banded 3/20/06 -98lbs

I am curious as to what the total out of pocket you had to pay for this surgery, Psych, Consult, Deductibles,

I went to the Drs. informational meeting the other night here in Charlotte. He said he is now using two of the big hospitals in Charlotte for his paitents with ins. The cost runs between 21k and 23k. That doesn't include the pre op consults, I don't think. He went on to say for Lap Band patients who wish to self pay he is now doing them at a outpatient surgery clinic for $14,900 and it also includes one year of follow up by him and his team. I think the pre op consults are not included, I don't think and they are $600. My wife had surgery at this clinic a year ago and I was very impressed...clean, nice place, very friendly staff, very professional, etc. I don't think this clinic handles any insurance cases....just self pays. (In other words they do boobs, noses, Lap Bands, etc.) I'd go there in a heart beat but BCBS of North Carolina just changed their policy and is now approving lap band surgery!! So I guess I'll go to the big hospital.

Does any know of any docs in the pensacola area that are reasonable on fills? I live in Mobile but checking all areas.

Thanks and keep up the good work.

Cheryl