I am signed up for a lap band seminar in 2 weeks where I live. The procedure is new to where I live and I haven't been able to find much info on the surgeons. I will have to pay out of pocket and it costs $20,300 here!!!! Plus over $500 for fills. They said if I pay up front, I will get a 25% discount, but that's still over $15,000.

By looking at this site, I see Dr. Kirshenbaum is considerably less and I have read really good things about him. Denver is about 4.5-5 hours away from me.

I'm just curious what others would do? Pay more for the convenience of being local, or drive for less money and a more reputable surgeon?

I will still go to the seminar here no matter what because the more info the better, but I'm really condering going to Denver!

Clearly, I'm biased. I go to Kirshenbaum but luckily only live about 10 minutes from his office. Not only is his surgery price great, but then fills are only $15 after the first three months. I've actually never heard anything negative about him. Good luck with your decision, whichever way you go.