What does everyone pay for an lap band fill?

I am wondering if it would just be easier to pay for a fill then to go through my doctor for a referal and travel to Downtown chicago for my next fill.  Its a pain to get the referal and the day off of work.  So what does one pay for a fill?

Mine is around $500 and is 60 miles both ways. My insurance is covering it all right now. Maybe next year it won't. I do have to take time off from work.

Connie 

Insurance pays foor mine...I pay 25 for the office call. I drive 198 miles for a fill and 198 back home. I could get a dr here closer, but I have refused to change doc's. I save fot the trip and I make it a mini getaway by stay up there for a day or so!

Karen

I am a self-pay, and I just set up my first appointment for a fill in my area.  The first time is $150 since it will also be the first consultation with the doctor (fair enough), then it will be $100 for each future fill.  The nurse said that if the doctor has to do any adjust ments (take some out), he doesn't usually charge for that.  My doc is in Crystal Lake which is in the far Northwest suburbs of Chicago (about 40 miles).  If you would like the doctor's information, just PM me and I'll be glad to send it along.  Paul 

Hey Paul,   I'll be moving into the Mundelein area in a few months and I'm looking for an affordable surgeon that takes on outside patients. My current doc is in Austin, Texas so I don't think I'll be able to go to him when I need a fill. If you could give me your docs name and info I'd really appreciate it. Thanks! Robin