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Does anyone know about having lap band surgery in Mexico? I am self pay and it sure is cheaper?

Not true. I thought the same thing call your dictir and let them know you are self pay and get a price. My Dr. in Pa is about 13 thousand for RNY. That 1/2 off. Plus remember everytime you need a fill on your band or adjustment you will have to fly back. If you get a chance just call and talk to the person in charge of billing. I think you will be surprized. Good Luck, Laureen

THANK YOU LAUREEN, I will give that a try. Ruth

Google Dr. Joya His is $8,000 all inclusive. My sister-in-law and myself had my surgery with him Sept 20th 2007 and we both would do it again in a heartbeat. Great deal and same care/treatment you would receive if you have it here. Actually better care than some places here. There are places here that perform Lapband on an outpatient basis, at least in Mexico with Dr. Joya you spend the night at the hospital and they follow up with you after you go to the hotel. Dr. Joya's profile is on OH. However, most packages in the US include followup and fills (adjustments) for the first year. If you have it in Mexico you have to tack on the cost for US followup and Fills. I'm going to Fill Center USA in Atlanta. It is 5 hours from where I live (one way) but worth the drive to me. I could get a fill in Nashville but it was going to cost me almost 3 times as much. You can type in "fill center usa" in google and see how close a fill doctor is to you or call around your town and see what doctors would charge for an adjustment. I used my primary care physican for follow up post surgery.l There are many post on this web site for people who have used various docs in Mexico and did very well. Good luck!!!