Hi Amy, I dont know how much it is for you guys over there but here in the UK it costs about £7500 ($15000)
Im hoping my doctor will get the funding of mine through the government (NHS)
My band date is this upcoming Monday (5/12). My doctor charged $ 16,000 that includes consultation, psych eval, hospital fees, BLIS insurance was cash pay, 1 year of fills.
Hi Aimpep. I live in Huntsville, Al. My Dr. is charging me 15,500. It really varies depending on Drs. Mine covers everything, hospital, staff, visits, fills, all band related for the first year. Some people have paid 29,00.00 So best advise talk to your Dr. to find out what all your pay takes care of. Good luck.
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banding on May 13th Dr.John Groves
I was banded last week and was self-pay. I paid $13,200 for the hospital and the surgeon. That includes all pre-surgical appointments and it includes a year of routine post-op care and fills. My insurance would not pay for the procedure but did pay for the majority of the pre-surgery tests that were needed. I probably had about $500 out of pocket in co-pays, etc. Hope that helps. Good luck!
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Began Lap Band journey 3/18/08
Pre-surgery weight loss: 22 lbs.
SURGERY DATE: 4/29/08 5'9" Age 43
I'll be having surgery June 6th, and total for mine (includes surgery, hospital, anesthesia, office fee, fills and office visits for a year, psych exam, & nutritionist) is a little over $18,000. That price doesn't include the pre-op mandatory bloodwork, EKG, & x-rays that I am having to pay out of pocket (extra $600). And I had to have an upper GI and stomach ultrasound, but have my fingers crossed that insurance might pay for those since I have acid reflux.
Really, the prices vary depending on the doctor and location. There's another bariatric surgeon an hour south of me that only charges $15,000 for the surgery/hospital/etc, but his fills aren't included and they are $700 each. So you just have to call around to local baratric docs in your area and see which has the best price compared to experience, reputation, etc.
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