Share some costs so those who are looking can easily find it on here. I know there are other threads, but they are buried. I'll start with some I have gathered....

Omaha, Nebraska=$13,500. (Does not include fills)

Tallgrass in Topeka, Kansas=$13,000

Dr. K in Colorado is $9,950. Prices seem to be changing, so updates are good!

I will have my surgery this next Saturday at IMH in Dubai with Dr Basha.

My pre-surgery testing was $965 USD (3550 AED) and the surgery is $8707 USD (32000 AED - with the current exchange rate.)

All fills and subsequent Dr's appointments are $150 USD (550 AED) with the exception of the first fill which is free.

My employer provides health insurance but it does not cover this type of surgery no matter the BMI or comorbidities. I know if I were in the US I would not qualify under a health care plan though as my BMI is 34 and I have no other health problems.

Dr. Rosen, LifeWeigh Bariatrics Downers Grove, IL / Merrillville, IN $15,500 includes 6 months office visits and fills and some of the pre-op blood work.

Dr. Jamie Ponce with the Gastric Band Institute in Chattanooga, TN costs $14,900. That does not cover pre op blood work testing or fills. My insurance covered the pre op blood work. And fills are $50 each.

Dr. Ortiz at OCC in TJ, Mexico... $6800, my mom just got it done and I am on my way there in February. Awesome staff and facility!!! And way cheaper than the places here in the USA, Dr. Ortiz has been doing these longer since it wasn't approved in the USA for some time after they were doing it in Mexico. TOP NOTCH!

Dr. Mark Shina - Charlestown, Indiana (southern Indiana close to Louisville, KY)

$12,500 included the following: hospital, surgeon, anesthesiologist, nutritionist, psychiatrist, along with 1 year of Dr. appointments and fills.

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Does anyone know of any doctors / cost in or around Monroe, LA?

Thanks

Dr. Kim Colleyville, TX $10,200 with 6 months fills done under floro at hospital.

Denver, Colorado area: I'm scheduled with Dr. Kirshenbaum for April 8th, his price is $9950. This includes $150 prepaid charge for 1 hour phone consult with Doctor (I'm an out of state patient and couldnt attend a seminar). Includes visits and fills for 3 months post surgery date, fills are $15 each after that.

Springfield, Missouri area: Dr. Edwards $17000 includes fills and visits for 1 year. Does not include physical exam $307, 2 weeks later have the results read to you $173, all day seminar $200, and I was told they dont have the prices for these appts because they are done through the hospital: dietitian, nutritionist, and exercise consultants. They need 5 years of medical records sent, a letter from your primary care Dr. and all documentation from weight watchers, Curves, etc. showing you had tried to loose in the past and were unable to.

Kansas City area: KCBariatric.com $11999 (dont know about fills and aftercare), you will need all pre-op labs done at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, but you can get the following done in your local area: cardiologist clearance, pulmonologist clearance, and psychological clearance (she didnt say so, but if I'm getting them done locally, there is no way that is included in their price)

Kansas City area: Weight Loss Surgical Center $16900 (dont have any other info because I was calling him about fills) they have a branch near me in Springfield, MO and their price for fills is $400 for the 1st visit, and $250 for each visit after that, they use fluoroscopy and you stand during the fill.

Thats all the extra info I have, hope it helps someone....

Tracy

my dr in mexicali was dr.aceves, of course he spoke english and he was always there for me. he and his staff are very reliable and professional. plus the price is real good. you should check them out!!! i highly recommend him.

I went to Dr Brown in Denver, CO. My surgery at the time was actually more expensive, but it looks like these days they are charging $9,925. That's for all the pre-op evals and 3 months of fills afterward. I can't remember how much fills are on self-pay after the 3 months. I only needed one outside the 3 month period and I got it like 2 years ago. The only "surprise" charge I had was a blood draw that was required right before surgery (I can't remember now, but I assume for blood-typing?). I had that done at a local lab and I can't remember how much it cost.

I'm 2 years and 7 months out from surgery and couldn't be happier with the band.

hi im going to juarez mexico for my surgery will you tell me about your journey please

oh wow i am going to juarez july 30th tell me how you are progressing

Great Lakes Weight Loss in Detroit is $10,700 including first three fills. After that, it's $150/fill.

Amy

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I too went to Great Lakes in Detroit - same amount.

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I too went to Great Lakes in Detroit - same amount.

I am a Great Lakes bandster and could not be happier with my experience. Love the staff there! But Dr. Weiner mentioned that a price increase in the self-pay program may be coming. My friend is also working with DMC/Wayne State for her plastic surgery as a self-pay patient and they are trying to get a flat rate program like Great Lakes.

My surgeon fee is $4800 up front and my hospital stay is $10,000 which they bill me after surgery. Dr. Hung Lincoln, NE