Hey bandster sisters and brothers,

I heard from my friend who is having her band done at the surgicenter on main that their price of $12,900 includes up to 2 years of aftercare. She had a free consultation and labs/ekg. I don't know about you guys but the band was priced two years ago when I had mine at 15,500. Now since I have the band I participate in their referral program where you get $100 american express check. Real good for X-mas!

My other friend was banded 4 months ago had to stay overnight at UGH due to her sleep apnea (more money she paid)...I never had to stay over night I had sleep apnea? I love Dr.Spiegel but these prices get me all raddled up :-):eek::ranger:

OK...I got a quote from someone that was a self pay from the second hospital I'm considering. Their cost is arounds $14,000 and includes lifetime follow up but then she said I'd have to pay $250 per fill. So, to me if I have to pay for fills then that wouldn't seem to be lifetime follow up. I'm still trying to get ahold of the hospital directly to ask.

I get my fills at the surgicenter but it's a nurse practioner that does them. When I really need Dr.Spiegel I will get him to give me a fill there w/x-ray.

Wow! My doctor charges $18,500 for the surgery and fills are $250 each!!! that is for self-pay. My insurance lists it as an exclusion. I am appealing.

My doctor charges $6000 for his services, the hospital was $13000, and the anesthesiologist is another $3000, for a total of $22,000. That does not include after visits or the required nutritionist services at $110 every 6 weeks.

I had mine done by Dr. Kirshenbaum too. $9950 with three month follow up care, then fills are $15. He is AWESOME!! But he is getting VERY BUSY!!!!

My doctor charges $6000 for his services, the hospital was $13000, and the anesthesiologist is another $3000, for a total of $22,000. That does not include after visits or the required nutritionist services at $110 every 6 weeks.

I'd find a new surgeon, that's outrageous for a self-pay price!

Well, I've got the info from both hospitals. I think in the end my decision will be made by the seminar and how I feel or the vibe I get from the doctors and also if the insurance has any say. I think my insurance covers all the doctors so that shouldn't be an issue.

Right now I'm leaning towards the one that cost $14,400. I think the lifetime routine follow ups, dietician, exercise guy and the psychology support makes it a very good deal. Of course, the only down is that the fills cost $200. Yes, I feel at the moment, I would use the execise person. Hey a free personal trainer..how often do you get that.

I'll update once I've gone to the seminars.

Melinda

If it wasn't already paid, that'd be an option. :car: I asked on Friday (first post-op visit) about the fill policy, and I was told the first two are "free." After that they are $900, with a caveat being self-pays "only" pay $200. Of course the $200 only covers my doctor's charge. There is an additional $178 the radiologist charges for the use of their facility. So, every fill for me will be approximately $400. Considering I live in NJ, I'm probably not going to find a huge range of prices.

Have you ask around on the NJ thread? I chat with them regularly, and although most of us in there are NOT from Jersey, some are! They might give you some leads on other Dr.'s and fill options.

Kat