Hi everyone. I am new to this forum, and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Carol, and I am from Sacramento. I am interested in lap band surgery, and have been looking at local doctor info. My insurance has Dr Machado as a referring physician.

Has anyone here had Dr Machado? I'd be interested in feedback.

Thanks!

Carol

Thanks, Jack!

My PCP advised me to go on South Beach rather than get lap band. Dr. Machado's fee for self pay is $15,000 if done at an outpatient surgery center. So I just booked surgery with Dr. Kuri for $7500. I'm excited!

Yes, I am from Northern Cali too and I wanted to have my procedure done with Dr. Machado. She is a great surgeon, but my insurance does not contract with her.

Good luck!

Good lucK Carol....Just signed up with Dr Kuri. Hoping to set the date in the next few for March 20th

Carol, I'm in Sacramento as well but had my surgery in Fresno, as a self pay. Just be sure you have a plan for your aftercare if you get the band in Mexico. It was a bit of a trick to find the services locally for my 'before' care (the dietician and psych evals) and I'm still driving to Fresno for my fills (preference, I haven't really looked locally, but it is my perception that there aren't too many games in town).