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Mexico seems to be the cheapest but I read somewhere on a forum about a place in nc for 9,000.

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Several surgeons in the North Texas area are in the $10K range for self-pay.

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Dr Borland in New Iberia, LA is $9800. Lots of great reviews.

Thomas Umbach at Blossom Bariatrics in Vegas is about $10,400. Surgeon and Center of Excellence. Great reviews.

Dr Kim in Colleyville, TX. Price unknown, Surgeon of excellence and great reviews. Lots of mentions of a hiatal hernia discount.

Alabama weight loss surgery,Dr's Miles and Schmitt. $11,900. Surgeons of excellence.

Dr Scott stowers in Decatur, TX. $7200-7800ish. Blue distinction center.

Bariatrix Florida, Dr's Taggart and Wizman. Bariatric Center of excellence, $7899.

Im still in the researching phase myself. All of these have great reviews everywhere I can find.

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I think lake norman center for surgical weight loss in NC is doing $9995.

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Dr. Illan in TJ Mexico $4,400 and absolutely worth 5 times as much its really like a 4-1/2 day Vacation.

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Traumachaser I 100% understand your feelings on that and had I never had my Surgery there I would probably feel the same. I can Honestly say that I have never been treated so well at any Hospital I have been in Stateside, The Hospital was Very Nice with Huge personal rooms with Futons for your guest to sleep in the room with you. 24hr a day access to Valets while you were in the Hospital for 2 days and then Valets to take you on a tour of Mexico for 2 days with a Dr. coming to check on you as well. we really felt like Royalty. Whatever your choice is I wish you Abundant Success.

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You Stay at the Hospital 2 days and then days at a Nice Hotel Casino about 20 minutes from the Hospital. My BMI was above 50 so my surgery cost $4,900 but the standard is $4,400 this includes your Companion staying with you. The only thing you have to pay is for your companions meals. I flew in and it was $1,000 for 3 seats round trip. The Hospital has WIFI Roku and Netflix and the Valet is there to take your Companion for meals or will bring them to you. Honestly the Companion Gets a free 4 day Vacation.

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