For anyone that had the Lap band surgery, where did you have it, and what was the self pay cost? I am not really to excited about Mexico but would like other options. The hospital near me is 16,000 and I really can't afford that much. Thanks!

Well, I went to Mexico because many of the doctors there have been doing lapbands for a lot longer than the doctors in the US so I can only give you my self pay experience there:

$8000 which included transportation to and from the clinic/hotel, 2 nights in the hotel, 1 night in the clinic, $100 fills with floroscopy. IIRC, that was a cash payment special they were running that month and now it's $8500.

Someone mentioned there was a doctor in, I think Kansas, that was doing them for the same amount as Mexico doctors. Just be REALLY sure to check out the background of ANY doctor and experiences from former patients.

For anyone that had the Lap band surgery, where did you have it, and what was the self pay cost? I am not really to excited about Mexico but would like other options. The hospital near me is 16,000 and I really can't afford that much. Thanks!

Surgery with Dr. Valencia in Tijuana, Mexico. He has awesome credentials. Is a professor of surgery at UCLA, so American doctor at Mexico prices! Cost was $8100. Phone is 877-765-8446.

Good luck! :clap2:

I used Dr. Spivak in Houston, TX. My surgery was at Park Plaza Hospital.

The self-pay cost was $12,900 and that includes a year of after care and fills as well as support meetings every Tuesday night. Spivak has a wonderful bedside manner and his staff is great. He's one of the best laproscopic surgeons in Houston.

Goo Luck...

Hubby's having surgery 7/18 with Dr. Ariel Ortiz in Tijuana. Cost will be $8500.00. Everything as FurEllie described. Can't wait till July!

OCC has a website you can check out. If you're local...I would highly suggest a one on one appointment in the clinic. It'll put all your worries about going in Mexico to rest. Good luck!

-Lili

I live in Oregon and I paid $10,000. The price of the surgery comes with 3 free fills. After the first 3 free, they are $150.00 Aftercare for a year is free.

I love my dr. He is great!

I was self pay and also went to Mexico. The doctors in Mexico have more experience with the lap-band. The band has only been FDA approved since 2001 and many of the surgeons here in the US only have about 3yrs or less of experience. I payed $7,900.00 and that included everything except my airfare from my home state. My surgeon was Dr. Arturo Rodriguez here is a link to his website if you are interested

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Who is the Dr. in Kansas? Where in Kansas?

I went to Dr. Kirshenbaum in Denver. His web site is in my signature below. He charges $9950, and fills are $15 whenever you need them after that. There's an active thread on him right now if you want some more info. Just search for "Kirshenbaum" and you'll find it.

I also went to Mexico for my surgery, cost was $7500. Air not included. Doctor/staff/hospital all excellent. I'm VERY happy with my results. check him out lap band surgery mexico - Home Best of luck on your adventure.

I had my lapband done at Lahey Clinic in Burlington, MA. The cost was $16,000 and that includes all the support groups, the counseling, 3 fills, and after care.

I also went with Dr. Kirshenbaum in Denver. Nothing but rave reviews here. Good luck!

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I used Dr. Alberto Aceves, in Mexicali MX. I cannot say enough good things about my experience. My cost was $7740.00 which included 1/2 of my airfare, and covered everything else. They picked us up at the airport, and took us to Mexicali, and other than my DH eating in the cafeteria, and us doing some shopping the night before surgery, we did not spend another dime.

Kat

I am in the same boat as you. I have researched, read, scoured the internet for information, and I've called many places. I've come to the conclusion that many other self-payers who are aprehensive about going to Mexico have: Dr. Kirshenbaum in Colorado is for me. I hear nothing but wonderful things about him, and the whole surgery experience (surgery fees, anesthesia, surgeon, 3 fills, and support group) is $9950. I've already spoke with his office once and plan to do my consultations with the nutritionist and the doctor in mid-March. They do them over the phone so that long distance patients don't have to make a bazillion trips. It is less expensive for me to go to him for my surgery and aftercare, including travel and lodging, than it is for me to have the surgery done locally. You may want to research in advance if any docs in your area are willing/able to provide any urgent aftercare needs or fills if you decide not to travel back and forth for fills. I hope your search goes well! Keep us posted on what you decide!

I am having my surgery on the 25th in the Dallas area. There is a new facility that is having a reduced rate to introduce their new facility. The cost is $9900. That includes 6 months of aftercare and fills. I had planned on going to Mexico as well until I saw the advertisement for this facility. I've heard lots of good things about them so far. I can honestly say that is makes me much more comfortable to stay "at home" for the surgery. However, I would have done what I needed to do which would have included Mexico if necessary. Good luck!

I am having my surgery on the 25th in the Dallas area. There is a new facility that is having a reduced rate to introduce their new facility. The cost is $9900. That includes 6 months of aftercare and fills. I had planned on going to Mexico as well until I saw the advertisement for this facility. I've heard lots of good things about them so far. I can honestly say that is makes me much more comfortable to stay "at home" for the surgery. However, I would have done what I needed to do which would have included Mexico if necessary. Good luck!

What is the name/web address of that place? Dallas is closer than Colorado...