I want lapband really bad but United Health Care says they do not cover this......Missouri

Have you checked into a self pay? There are quite a few insurance companies that will not pay for lap band surgery and people end up getting it with self pay. Good Luck to you..

there are a couple self pay options...

there is a doctor in Colorado (dr. Kirshenbaum) who i think charges under 10,000.

there is Mexico

there are financing companies that could help you out.

good luck!

I am self pay and being banded by Dr. Kirshenbaum in Colorado on October 16th.. He is a kind and gentle Dr... I very highly recommend him to anyone. He charges $9950 and that includes everything for the surgery and 3 months follow up. Fills after the 3 months are running $15. He has a support group that meets once a month and his nutritionist was voted the best in Colorado. Everyone in the office are the kindest most understanding people I have ever came across.... Or like losingjusme said there is also the option of going to Mexico to get it done... Good Luck

I am a Dr. K patient, was banded May 18, 2007. I am very pleased with the entire process! I would do it again and I would highly reccomend Dr. Kirshenbaum to anyone interested! I wish you well on your journey!

I pay 625.00 per month for my husband and myself and we have no ailments other than I was overweight with Anthem BC/BS and they wouldn't pay one cent, PPO. I was self pay in Mexcio with Dr. Zapata, Dr. Sachez. They are fabulous and have done over 7000 of these and very affordable at 8000.00 now and free fills for life.