Private Pay Questions??

I had my surgery 4 years ago, so I don't think I could help you with what the going rate for Lapband is..   I did pay mine out of pocket also and actually I believe it was relatively the same price....

I had my surgery with a great surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona....   At that time I lived in Missouri and then moved to Georgia..      Let me say, if I did it over again, I would of not got a surgeon so far away with the lapband.     It is "critical" in the beginning and well, forever that your fills be monitored closely for success....

With that said, I travel 3 hours to get my fills done, I figure that is just a good afternoon drive for me and plus I really trust my current surgeon in Georgia.     He has actually done 2 surgerys on me...   Hietal Hernia/Lapband fix...   and Gallbladder...

 

Hey there Dirk, I had the same thought about being so far from the surgeon - the biggest reason I stopped considering Mexico etc. Luckily Savannah is only an hour from my house, and my friend in Savannah offered me their guest room if I wanted to stay in Savannah a nite or two after my surgery.   I have gone to Augusta for Dr's appointments at the Medical College of Georgia, and it is a bit more than the three hours you travel, but I can see that the distance would get old fast - especially right after surgery when you need to be seen more often.  But, like you, if I really trusted the doc, I would do it! Thanks for your advice! Patt

Hey there,  My insurance did not cover any WLS.  I had RNY 18 months ago and was private pay.  I paid 25,000 for every expense included. My doctor also does lap-band for 20,300.  (just to give you something to compare to your doc)  My hubby and I took out a home equity loan.  When I realized that I could save my life for the same price I paid for my jeep =)  the decision was effortless.  Good luck to you, I dont think you will regret a dime of the money.  Tracy