if my insurance doesnt cover it for me--- has anyone gotten it without insurance, know of the cost?? or payment options???

I am scheduled for May 6th with Dr. Hart at True Results Weight Loss in Atlanta, GA. The cost of my surgery is $15,500 and includes 2 years of aftercare, including fills and nutritional information. It also includes any hospital stay if necessary, and covers any complications as a result of the procedure.

There are obviously less expensive places to get it done, but I feel this price is well worth having a doctor in my city and local fills. I also feel much more comfortable with knowing that complications are covered, as I am a self pay and I'm sure any additional procedures could get very expensive.

I got my financing through True Care Credit, which the office recommended to me. They have two different financing companies that they work with, and you can choose the one that offers you the lowest interest rate or the financing terms that meet your needs. True Care offers financing for up to 84 months!

Good luck!

Did you go to Dr K in Aurora? I'm going in JUne.

I am scheduled for May 6th with Dr. Hart at True Results Weight Loss in Atlanta, GA. The cost of my surgery is $15,500 and includes 2 years of aftercare, including fills and nutritional information. It also includes any hospital stay if necessary, and covers any complications as a result of the procedure.

There are obviously less expensive places to get it done, but I feel this price is well worth having a doctor in my city and local fills. I also feel much more comfortable with knowing that complications are covered, as I am a self pay and I'm sure any additional procedures could get very expensive.

I got my financing through True Care Credit, which the office recommended to me. They have two different financing companies that they work with, and you can choose the one that offers you the lowest interest rate or the financing terms that meet your needs. True Care offers financing for up to 84 months!

Good luck!

Hi Caterpillarfly,

I'm also in Atlanta and am planning to get banded. I went to one of Dr. Hart's meetings over at John's Creek location. (Not True Results Weight Loss) The price for the Lap Band was $24,000!!

So what I'm wondering is how the same Dr. can charge 9k less at a different facility? I can't find any information online about True Results Weight Loss in Atlanta other than the address.

At Johns Creek it's done in the Hospital, Is the True Results Weight Loss place just an outpatient surgery?

Right now I'm planning to go to Dr. Ortiz in TJ Mexico; it's $8,000 for everything except the airfare. Dr. Ortiz has an excellent reputation.

I might consider doing it here....maybe.

If you have any online info about the Atlanta office, do you mind posting it?

Thanks and good luck!

Jena

The website for True Results is Lap Band Surgery (Gastric Banding Weight Loss Surgery Experts) | True Results. You can view the location and contact information there, as well as schedule a consultation. It is an outpatient procedure, but it is performed at a hospital near the center. I don't know why the huge price difference!

Let me know if you have any other questions!

Hi Erica,

I am self-pay. It cost me $16,000 big ones:unsure:. Very hard on my savings account, but am hoping it's worth it. I was banded March 4 and still in the "mushie" stage. I go back to work after taking two weeks off. I'm glad that I took this much time off. I could have gone back sooner, but it would have been a literal "pain" since I have to lean and sometimes contort myself at work (dental hygienist). I do have insurance, but it doesn't cover any weight loss procedures. Good luck with your process. Just follow the instructions of your program leader and your time will come. :thumbs_up:SS

I was a self-pay. Paid $l4,900 for total (surg,surg center,appt.). I had this done in Texarkana, Tx. I believe this to be an average cost. I know the doctor had some kind of financial plan, I believe Capital One. Had my band on Mar. 5, 2008. Doing well, however, not easy to stick on all the liquid, soup diets. Looking forward to a first fill & move to real food. Good luck. I've lost 23 pounds so far, including pre-op dieting. proudmaryrn

I am also a self-pay who has decided to branch out and go to Mexico. Dr. Ortiz will be doing my surgery in May. The funny thing is that although I can afford to go to other US doctors, after careful research, based upon his knowledge and background, Dr. Ortiz is the only one I would trust to do it.

if you have insurance does it pay for the fills of the lap band

if i have insurance does it pay for the fills