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06-06-2007, 02:32 PM
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#1 | | Registered User Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2007 Age: 31
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|  Cash patient needs help!
Hi all, I am new here, and have just recently begun seriously considering the procedure. I'm in southern California and unfortunately, my HMO will only cover bypass. This is something that scares the you know what out of me and there are so many reasons Lap Band dxoes not. My problem is this... I was told $18,800for a one-hour outpatient procedure in Orange County... OMG! Really? Is there anyone out there in any part of California that does this for a lesser cost? I'm totally willing to travel... I need help, guys. Thanks!
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06-06-2007, 03:40 PM
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#2 | | Registered User
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I think it is 16,000 at Lapbelt.net in San Diego. I went to Tijuana Mexico and paid $8500. There are many ads on this site. Good luck in your search.
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06-06-2007, 04:24 PM
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#3 | | Registered User
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15000 in Hurst, Texas
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06-06-2007, 04:33 PM
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#4 | | Registered User
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Hi,
Its 10000 euro in dublin which i think works out about 12400 dollars. You could make a holiday out of it.
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06-06-2007, 04:35 PM
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#5 | | Pretty In Pink
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Why not travel. And come to HOuston Texas and use Dr. Hadar Spivakif you need his info PM me and I will give it you. I 12,900 and he is one of the first dotors to have ever performed Lap Band before it became so popular and he was also a part of FDA approval study for use of the Lap Band in the USA.
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06-06-2007, 04:42 PM
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#6 | | subcutaneously gifted
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My doctor was Dr. Kirshenbaum in Denver. $9950 for the procedure. He is a very experienced surgeon with quite a few people on this forum who are his patients. His web address is in my signature.
I also think the Mexican option may be a good one for you, especially since you are in California. From where you are you could actually return to Mexico for aftercare if you needed to.
Whatever you do, don't forget to make arrangements for your aftercare BEFORE you have the surgery. This is important. Make sure you know who you are going to go to for aftercare before you have the surgery.
There are definitely options under $18,000.
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06-06-2007, 07:09 PM
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#7 | | Registered User
Join Date: May 2007 Age: 35
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Hi there...
Hubby and a friend are having surgery in Tijuana Mexico with Dr. Ariel Ortiz. It's $8500.00 and that includes all pre-op testing and hotel stay. We're in the O.C., so the drive isn't bad and we'll be going there for after care and fills. From where your're at, it's even closer. Check out their website. I would suggest calling for an appt so you can meet Dr. Ortiz and get a tour of their facility. Whatever you choose...good luck to you!
Take Care,
Lili
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