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Just curious, how much did you end up paying (total) for your surgery? Where do you live?

i'm seriously considering this LB, and just needed to get ballpark idea before booking a consult.

Thx, Babe

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Just curious, how much did you end up paying (total) for your surgery? Where do you live?

i'm seriously considering this LB, and just needed to get ballpark idea before booking a consult.

Thx, Babe

You get what you pay for. When you start your research you find a variety of prices. If you go to Mexico it is cheaper than if you have the band in Canada. However, you must factor in the aftercare. Most websites will state they price and what they cover for aftercare. I was banded at the TLBC and aftercare is free. I have had my port repositioned at no cost and the fills are no cost. They also have good support groups, particularly if you are from the Toronto area. Depending of where you are from will also make a difference in your decision.

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I am in Ontario and paid $18,000

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I had ma surgery in Québec part on public helth system and I had to pay 6000$ and I was on a waiting list for 4 years..

In the private systeme in Québec it's between 16 000$ and 18 000$

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$7950.00 USD. in Mexico. included 3 night in Hotel and transportation from San Diego.< /p>

Follow up care...

Flight from Calgary to San Diego +/-$500.00.

Fills are $100.00.

Hotel in San Diego with my wife and no Kids +/-$200.00

Not having to go to Toronto in Febuary = PRICELESS:tongue2:

Seriously, With the money I "saved" by going to Mexico I can make 5-6 trips to get fills in Mexico. I had to decide that I could do the work myself without the support groups and other seminars that some Canadian clinics and doctors provide. I do not regret my decision at all but it is not for everyone. With more people getting the band, there will certainly be a need for aftermarket follow up care in the future.

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I actually forget :wink_smile:

I was banded at NWWLS in Everett, WA and I'm pretty sure it was right around $16,000.....that included all the pre-op consultations with nurse practitioner, surgeon, psych and dietician.

Patricia

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