HI guys Im considering getting VSG and have been doing my research and based on self pay affordable options so far I have Dr Shillingford at $10,500, Dr Wizman $10,600, and Dr Choi between $11,000 and $12,000.

Want to know if anyone can provide their own experiences and how they felt with these doctors and if there are any other doctors in the broward county area with affordable self pay that I should consider and look into. Also when these doctors did your VSG did they just use staples? staples and sutures? staples, sutures and glue?

any help would be greatly appreciated, I have a orientation meeting with Dr Shillingford so far.

Edited August 29, 20178 yr by y0rascal

I used Dr wizman partner, Dr Taggar 18 days ago and paid less than that (they have had specials) Have you confirmed the cost? I was Sleeved 8/11, and while I paid for 2 nights in the hospital, I only stayed one night. I did my labs here (SC) using insurance, psych consult via phone, drove down on Thursday, surgery Friday, follow up Monday, then drove 10 hours home. For my incisions, I had 5, they were closed inside with clear sutures, then the skin closed with glue. I felt great since the moment I woke up, (except the gas pains) and have lost 10. 2 lbs. I had one post op question I texted to Dr Taggar, and he answered me very quickly. I have no complaints!

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For a self-pay patient, I suggest that you consider BLIS coverage for unexpected and potentially expensive complications. Only certain surgeons would make you eligible for BLIS so it might factor into your decision.