Reasonably priced Drs in the US for Self payers?

I'm probably going to be a self-pay b/c my insurance won't cover it. Am considering going to Mexico, obviously, but can already hear the groans and objections from my family and friends.

Does anyone know of any Drs. in the US that do the surgery for a similar cost to Mexico (i.e. $10k) preferably near or in VA, but I'm willing to travel.

Thanks!

I was considering the Wich Center in Chicago. Last year, I was priced at 12K for everything.

Good luck

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KarenA
Band Date 7/27/2005; 203/171/125 (46 to go)
#1 Fill Date 9/13/2005; 1.75cc
#2 Fill Date 10/28/2005; 2.00 cc
#3 Fill Date 1/20/2006; 2.50 cc (171 lbs day of fill)
#4 Fill Date 3/10/2006; 2.50 cc (161 lbs day of fill)
#5 Fill Date 4/21/2006; 3.00 cc (163 lbs day of fill)
#6 Appointment date 5/13/2006; no fill (154.4)
#7 Fill Date 7/03/2006; 3.25 cc (155 lbs day of fill)
#8 Fill Date 9/22/2006; 3.50 cc (154 lbs day of fill)
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Dr Ing, Lourdes Medical Center, Willingboro, NJ

My doc did my surgery for $9950 which included all the surgery fee's, OR, 3 months of fills, follow up and nutritionist. I am in Denver CO!

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Banded 5/2/06 :rockon:
Port replacement 11/2/06
Dr Kirshenbaum
H289/S280/C205/G170 -75 pounds!

http://www.myspace.com/drewslou

REALLY??? My Sister lives in Denver, CO....so I could easily have a place to stay to recover for a few days! Did the $9500 cover all the preop testing and all that?? If so, I"d love to get the Drs. name and number! Thanks!!

Dr. greene is in Rockville maryland and he about 14000 but i think that is worth not traveling

Kirsten... I'm PM'ing you.

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Banded 5/2/06 :rockon:
Port replacement 11/2/06
Dr Kirshenbaum
H289/S280/C205/G170 -75 pounds!

http://www.myspace.com/drewslou

Hello LAP-BAND^® Community:
I need your HELP? I'm probably going to be a self-pay because my insurance won't cover it. Am considering going to Mexico, obviously, but can already hear my family and friends questions!!!!

Does anyone know of any Drs. in the US that do the surgery for $10K preferably in TEXAS, but I'm willing to travel.
Please give your input. I want this surgery done as soon as possible.

Bet

Bet, check out this doctor... www.lapbandrockies.com

He has a package for 9950$ in Denver. I know DrewsLou used him and has wonderful things to say.

From what I have researched, he is a very highly skilled gastrointestinal laproscopic surgeon, but is newer at the LAP-BAND^® surgery. I met with him and thought he seemed very cordial and knowledgable. However I am waiting to hear on my insurance approval through another surgeon.

Monterrey Mexico for 8500 total for everything. You can call tomorrow and be having surgery usually within a week or so. They do the preop 30 min. before surgery. This price includes everything including your food.

www.ready4achange.com, hope this helps.

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Banded 7/10/06 Dr. Rodolfo Sanchez, Dr. Zapata
Monterrey, Mexico
Dr. Trace Curry, Cincinatti, Ohio (Fill Doctor)
Inamed 9.75 cm band w/lowprofile mini port
3.00cc's fill in 4cc's band
S-280 C-209 G-165

www.myspace.com/mysherrijo

:whoo:Loving the band life

Thanks for the info MySherriJo.....I did look at Dr. Sanchez, but as I mentioned before, would prefer to stay in the US if possible. I found a Dr. in CO that will do the surgery for only $1k more than what Dr. Sanchez charges, so I think that's worth being able to stay in the US. Looks like you're doing well....Congrats!

Dr. POnce in TN does his surgeries in an outpatient center in Dalton, GA. He was $13,000 total I believe?! That's where I had it....little more than CO ...had a WONDERFUL experience. www.lapbandinstitute.com

God Bless,
Melody
Banded 3/20/06 -70lbs :)

I really considered going to Mexico for my surgery - as I am in nursing school and hane no health insurance whatsoever. I would have done it, but a relative who was graciously paying for the surgery, forbid it. I went to a dr in my home town of Shreveport and was really encouraged by his philosophy on follow up care. He knows all of his patients and keeps up with their progress not only physically, but emotionally as well. And it felt good to know if I needed to see him it was only a 5 minute drive from my house.
The total cost (with all pre-op testing and everything), was a little over 20K. However, if you are considering the band and absolutely can not afford that, then I would definetely say go to Mexico (or one of the cheaper places in the US), and then find a support group in your hometown.
Good Luck!:bandit

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:clap2: Marieforme
H 206/S 187/C 183/G 130
band date -7/26/06!

There are several band doc's in the DFW - Texas area that charge around $15,000. This usually includes a year of fills and follow up care.
Terry :)

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Member of the Band !
287/235/170-ish
06/20/06 - Dr. Adam Smith, FW Texas
VG band
08/01/06 1st fill 3.0 cc
08/31/06 2nd fill - oops didn't ask how much!
10/03/06 3rd fill - still don't know how much
11/14/06 4th fill - 5.5 cc total
01/23/07 5th fill - 6. something total

Dr Hugh Houston does it for $14000. total package.

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LAP-BAND^® SURGEON DR LOPEZ TJ 8/2005
1ST FILL 10/05 1CC
2CD FILL 2CC
3RD FILL 1/2 CC
4TH VISIT .3CC TOLD OF 2.8CC UNDER FLORO
NEW DR HUGH HOUSTON NASHVILLE, TN

15K outpaitent .... Dr Fisher ....their place was given the title as a center of excellence I think by Inamed ............ Las Vegas NV
http://www.locateadoc.com/folio.cfm/sid/46/id/361480

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Dr Joya Puerto Vallarta Mexico Jun 06 love the guy!!!! Have to do better to do my part to make this all work

Linda