HI!

Hey, I'm LB and I'm new to the site. I am eager to find out more about you and your successes.  I am learning about the Lap Band surgery and have lots of questions especially from those of you who self paid for your surgeries.  How did you handle the expense?

Hi LB and welcome!  We are glad you are here.  You can find lots of answers. I didn't have self pay so I'm not sure about how that goes.  I did have Lapband though..so if you have any questions I will be happy to answer them if I can. 
Kelley

Hello and welcome!  I had lap band too...but didn't self pay either.  I may not be much help in your journey since I am still asking lots of questions myself, but I will be happy to help if I can! 
Jeannie

Hi LB,  welcome!!!

I didn't self pay and had RNY, but I do know there are a few companies who finance medical expenses like WLS, plastics, etc.   You might ask your doctor's office, I'm sure they will know.  Or...ask this question on the Main board. Lots of people there, so more chances of an answer.

Good luck on your journey...we're here for ya!

Hi LB...I'm a RNYer and I might as well have been self pay. Your doctor's office should be able to give you a list of lenders who they do business with. I know that there were some online lenders as well as local lenders for me to choose from. I will say that interest free (or low interest) credit cards work wonderfully too(if you have a pretty substantial limit)...lol. Many people mortgage their house to get better rates than the going surgery loan rates. Good luck to you!

You might want to check out the LapBand Forum and post on the Main board also.

AB

Hi LB
Welcome!!
you will find a lot of support and encrouragement on this board, dont be afraid to ask anything.

I was self pay lap band and I sent you a pm.

Mary Lou

Hi LB.....I'm Karen! I had Lap-Band surgery last year and I was self pay. I used Dr. Wellborn in Little Rock. I would be more than happy to help you with any questions that you have about the process and the payment and all that. If you have any specific questions feel free to Private Message (PM) me and I will answer them for you! Take care and keep us updated about your journey!

  Karen