Have not been banded. I'm so new at this, being "banded" still makes me think of the teeny tiny metal bands they put on the skinny ankles of birds. But I'm not skinny. Far from it. I think my BMI is about 40. I'm reaching middle age and starting to worry about my health, plus it is getting harder to move around, especially at work where I need to be active and strong. No insurance coverage, so it would have to be self paid, in the vicinity of Boise, Idaho. Any suggestions on doctors in this area/prices?

Thanks!

peaches

Welcome Peaches,

I am not in Boise but in Pocatello...I was self pay and it was around 12,000 with the pysch. evaluation, anesthesia, surgeon and one year of fills, with access to dietician and exercise physiologist.... Read everything you can on here...there is A LOT of information and it will help with your questions...I know some people use Dr. Cahn???? (spelling) in Boise area...Deanna

Thanks! I hope all is going well for you Deanna. $12K doesn't sound too bad. Do you mind saying your surgeon's name? There's a Dr. Korn in Boise who is advertising but his ads look quite slanted in favor of bypass, so I'm a bit wary about going to his seminar. Really don't want to hear any baloney. Take care!

Whoops. Duh. I see the Dr.s name right there! :embarassed:

My surgeon was Dr. Baird in Idaho Falls. There is a place called the New U clinic that three doctors participate with and the fills are included for a year. I am going to send you a private message peaches...okay? Deanna

Hi Everyone my name is Dr. Luke Mayes. Not only am i a lap band patient, banded 11-23-07 in juarez mexico, i have also become a fill doctor. i keep all of my rates below fill centers rates and a very excited to be centrally located to so many people who no longer have to travel or fly long distances just to get their after care. if you have any questio-ns or would like to come meet -us, please give our office a call or email me. 208-375-9000 or drlukemayes@gmail.com or staff@drlukemayes.com