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!

Has anyone out there have experience with Dr. Earl Fox of the Tri-Cities in Washington? If so what are your impressions? I will tell you have our meeting and the seminar I am pretty impressed. Especially when I asked some straight up questions about his past experience.:drool:

ROFLMAO Fearless. I just have to tell you I :confused_smile::scared2: when i read your signature .. I just might have to "stea " the dance naked and wiggle your butt if you dont mind . that is SO FUNNY !!!

mindy

is there a phone number/website available for this clinic?

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!

Mexico! I paid $7800 but I believe there is some sort of promotion going on now for $7K.

Alberto Aceves, MD-FACS Certified Bariatric Surgeon

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!

Many people are uninformed about the world outside of the US. Expand your knowledge base and do some research.

Who do you think perfected the band? Who do you think perfected the surgical technique that is being used throughout the world today? Yep, Mexican doctors.

I don't know if it is yellow journalism or a lack of education in public schools but care outside of the US can be superior to the US many times.

You won't find many banded folks that reach goal and WANT to go to a US surgeon, most ... after having had banding in Mexico want to go back and find a Mexican plastics doctor.

I am in KC Looking for a lower cost than 17500 for self pay.

Does anyone know about the place in Kansas?

I would be willing to go to Denver or Dallas...but surely prices will need to come down in my area.

Thanks

Big B

by the way..this is my 1st post

got my money lined up and the wife on board...now time to find the right place. Thanks for all your help.

KC area:

I'm currently working on finding my MOM the best self pay

My doc (Dr. Steven Malley) Self Pay price 16.5K

other places around town: Dr. Opie, Dr. Hoehn, Dr. Wanda K... all around 16-20K..

There is ONE doc in the Leavenworth/Atchison area doing bands for 11K, and they also use CARECREDIT...but unless you REALLY know what you are doing in the process.... (meaning if you are VERY active in your healthcare and pretty much are NOT intimidated by dr and staff) I just can't recommend him.... I do know of a few people that are getting bands from him.. (he is a bypass oriented doc, that is now also doing bands) I WILL NOT be sending my mom to him.

SO......... the great reviews and LOCAL good prices come from Tallgrass Surgery Center in Topeka KS... about 45 minutes away... I need to call for their latest prices but last time I checked it was around 11K..

So for I'm leaning toward Dr. K in Denver with followup from my doc (who DOES accept other docs patients)

Edited July 1, 200818 yr by TracyinKS

and Like so many before me............ I am open to Mexico for my ps, and bands........ but my step dad has put a big veto on going out of the country for my mom..... especially because they are planning to use a FLEX SPENDING ACCOUNT to help cover the cost.......

Hi Tracy,

I have my surgery scheduled for the end of August with Dr. K in Denver.

Kind of a pain in the butt to have to travel 9 hours to get there, but 9950 and the reviews for him are worth it to me.

I thought about Mexico, but my wife vetoed it also.

I guess I could use Malley as a fill Dr also.

Still looking for one in KC.

Good luck with your search. I found the people at Dr K to be helpful.

I have a phone consultation with him on the 23rd of this month.

Big B