I have been doing a lot of researching, and I do not know how much is too much to pay for a Lap Band. I did notice that the price of a Lap Band is not high like it used to be. I live in NY and can someone please RECOMMEND me someone that your Happy with and Hope that the Doctor is NOT expensive Please...:rolleyes2:

Also, how much is a FILL? And what is that needed for? Please help.

I have been doing a lot of researching, and I do not know how much is too much to pay for a Lap Band. I did notice that the price of a Lap Band is not high like it used to be. I live in NY and can someone please RECOMMEND me someone that your Happy with and Hope that the Doctor is NOT expensive Please...:rolleyes2:

Also, how much is a FILL? And what is that needed for? Please help.

Where in NY are you?

I am in Brooklyn. I am willing to go anywhere in Brooklyn and Staten Island. I like to stay away from Long Island, Queens, and Manhattan.

I would appreciate your help. I am very anxious and eager to know more about this, but at the same time, i have to go with my Budget. Is there any clauses that i should know about?

Again, i appreciate your help. Thank you.:thumbup::rolleyes2:

If you decide to do Manhattan, I self-paid with NYU Surgical Weight Loss, Dr. Fielding. He is fabulous, and I couldn't recommend them more. They also tell you if there are any studies that you can sign up for, which often pay for part or all of the band (I wasn't eligible for any). But I was able to do outpatient surgery, which saved a lot of money and the practice has offices in Brooklyn for pre and post-op meetings. Fills are $125, but if you self-pay, all fills are covered for the first year after surgery.

Thank you, Self pay must be tough, especially in this economy that we live in. I appreciate your help. Thanks:biggrin:

Dr. Fielding is in with my daughter's doctor, Dr. Kurian, who she loves. Although my daughter had to self-pay and went to houston with Dr. Spivak, but because Kurian knew Spivak's reputation, she agreed to do her follow up. Lisa loves loves loves the guy in that clinic that does the fills. Says it's five mins and can barely feel anything.

Trisha