I want to be banded. I don't want to wait for insurance to cover it as I am not sure they even will, I am 5'2, 191lbs. I am not sure if that is obese enough to get banded through insurance. So I am going to pay for it out of pocket but I am a little freaked about going to Mexico ( I would have to go alone). So I want to know of anyone who had it done in the US that they paid for themselves, who the doctor was, and how much you paid. Thank you all for any help you can give.

Danyielle

I paid $14,800 (the extra $800 was for the low-profile port) through extra money taken out in student loans...

I'm going to be in so much debt after I graduate college =(

I was a self pay-went to dr kuri in tijuana and paid 9k-paid with our savings and now my ebay fund is depleted-lol.I was banded on April 27th

Hi Danyielle! What's your BMI? I would still try your insurance company, the worse thing that can happen is they say no. It's worth the wait.

My BMI was only 38 so my insurance company wouldn't cover anything. I found out about a clinical study that Columbia University in NYC was doing for people who had a BMI between 30-40.

I had to shell out(charge) $12,000 before surgery, that includes three months after care and fills. Believe me, I wish I had that $12,000 to buy myself new clothes when I reach my goal weight.

I've heard great things about Dr. Ortiz in Tijuana, Mexico and his staff but remember , you'll probably have to find someone to do your fills here in the U.S.. What if there are complications after, you might have to go back to Mexico.

Whatever you decide, I wish you good luck! Take care!