I have done alot of research and was pleased to find Dr. Carson Liu. BUT my Blue Cross PPO insurance will not cover the procedure to be performed by him. I am really upset about it and can't afford to cash pay. Do you know anyone else in the L.A. area that has done as many lap band procedures and has as few complications as Dr.Liu?

Try Dr. Paya. 818-888-7090 California LAPBAND surgery – Gastric Bypass Versus LAPBAND - LAPBAND Pictures. He is great with tons of experience. Good Luck!

Dear Lab Rat,

Thanks for the tip on Dr. Paya. He sounds really experienced. Did you have your lap band surgery with him? I appreciate your help.

Dr Billy in Ventura. Only 1 hour away. Well worth the drive.

I know ten people who have gone to Dr. Paya for their surgeries and they all seem pretty happy.

Thanks for your response. Did you have your lap band done by him?

Do you know how much Dr. Paya charges in self pay cases?

I was self-pay and paid $9000.00 to hospital and $6500.00 to Dr. Paya. But, his office will help you out with Care Credit. Can't say enough good things about him. Best $ I ever spent. I lost 95 lbs in 10 months. He was very encouraging and I stuck with the program. I'm 10 lbs from goal and he has been great every pound.

Lab Rat... congrats on getting close to your goal, that's awesome. I only hope I can be as successful. I will check out your doctor.

I was self-pay and paid $9000.00 to hospital and $6500.00 to Dr. Paya. But, his office will help you out with Care Credit. Can't say enough good things about him. Best $ I ever spent. I lost 95 lbs in 10 months. He was very encouraging and I stuck with the program. I'm 10 lbs from goal and he has been great every pound.

Dear Lab Rat,

Congratulations on almost reaching your goal ! Have you had any problems with your lap band ? Do you know if he has a low rate of complications? Thanks for giving me a lead on another Dr. to check out.