Looking for right place and price

[emurphy 0]

Hello,

My name is Beth and I have not been banded yet. I am going to be self pay and have been trying to find the best price without having to go out of the country. I live in Texarkana,TX and found some information about TLC edge in Dallas which is only a few hours from my home. Does anyone have any comments on this place to help me make my decision? Or has anyone found another place that does the surgery for $10,000 or less in the US?

[kelli130 0]

Hi Beth! Congratulations on your decision. I can't help you out with doctors, but I'm sure it won't be long before you hear from someone who does.

I actually have family who lives in Texarkana. I can tell you this. I used carecredit to finance my surgery. Mine was more than 10K, but it includes all my fills, appointments, and consults for the next year. Sometimes you get what you pay for. No matter what the cost.....it was worth every penny!

19 pounds down and feeling great!!!!!

[mroseharvey 0]

I am also a self pay and paid $14,000 I also financed mine through credit care. I was very close to going to mexico to have it done but my kids and husband were not happy about that so when my insurance denied me. I decided to go with my doctor and all my appointments and fills are included for one year also. I did find one doctor for $10,000 but no fills were included and the anesthesia was not inlcuded so make sure that is including everything.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Just from reading these boards, there is a doctor in Denver CO who does the surgery for under 10K I think...Dr. Kirschenbaum? you might try searching that name (use the search heading)

I don't know a THING about him...no one personally who used him, didn't research him myself, etc...but he is in USA and I've read, doesn't take ins, just cash. Actually that 10K is probably close to what he'd get from insurance anyway! Good luck!

Ok I just did a search myself...looks like I did spell it right!

My doc locally that I used( and LOVE) is 15K

And the poster who said make sure fills etc are included (or well priced) is correct. One thing I've learned...getting the band surgery is just like buying the car! You still need gas, oil changes, tires rotated etc. In other words, You'll need fills and a source of medical care should the need arise!

Edited January 4, 2009 by RestlessMonkey

[lotzasunshine 2]

Dr. Kirshenbaum is wonderful! I was banded by him in July. He charges $9950 for the surgery, 3months of post op care, and fills for 3 months. After that the fills+visit are $15. He seems to be doing this to help people and not to make a ton of money. He is a sweet man and his staff are GREAT! He also says that if the band or port are damaged in any way by him or his staff that he will fix it for free. He has only had 3 or 4 complications out of the hundreds of patients that he has banded. I fly back to Denver for fills. You should really look into him. Here is the link to his website.

Lap Band Surgery in Denver Colorado | Lap Band Surgeon in Denver | Gastric Band Surgery Denver | Bariatric Surgery

Good luck with your decisions wherever you go!

Edited January 4, 2009 by lotzasunshine

[karen_karen 0]

not sure but i heard that dr. wade in dallas does it for 10500 but im not sure what is included or if he does have it for that price if nothing else wont hurt to call to find out.

[cate2001 0]

I live in the DFW area and am using TLC Edge as a self-pay patient. My surgery is scheduled for Jan 8. I have had a very good experience with TLC and have no complaints. The price includes a year of fills and all of the charges that go along with surgery (Except the liquid Protein drinks - optifast).

I am on my liquid diet right now. I see the surgeon tomorrow to get the final thumbs up and will get banded on Thursday. I am nervous and anxious all at the same time!

Good luck making your decision.

Cate