WERE YOU A SELF PAY? IF SO....

Can You help me find a good Dr. with a reasonable cost. If you were a self pay where did you have the surgery and what was the cost? I will be a 100% self pay. BCBS dropped Me! To long to expain! I have found a wonderful Dr. in Mexico. But My family would rather Me to have surgery here in Chicago. Any self pay information would be great!! Thank You so very much for your time. I wish you all a most peaceful and blessed day. CHER

I had lapband surgery done with Dr. Horgan out of Chicago and was a self-pay. His office helped find financing too. IT was worth every penny ($15K). He does both RNY and band, but the banding was outpatient. Good luck!

Joyce, Thank You so very much. I will look in to Dr. Horgan. for sure. I wish you a most peaceful and blessed day. CHER

Cher, You don't mention what type of surgery you are looking for, however, The Wish Center in Downers Grove has a self-pay program as well as financing for the RNY procedure. Good luck!! ~Jenn

Hay Jennifer, I am looking to have Laporscopic RNY. I will look into The Wish Center. Thank You so very much. Enjoy your day. CHER

Dr. Frantzides will work with you on self pay, If I remember correctly he's in Evanston Good Luck

Hay Debb, How are you doing on getting your surgery? I know you were getting a second opinion did that happen yet ? Thank You for your time and compassion that you give to everyone on the ILLINOIS board. Every Post I read there you are. THATS GREAT You take care I wish you all the best. cher

Cher I have my consultation with the new surgeon on Aug. 2nd. I have all his post op testing done so if he says yes then I'm ahead of the game.... I'll let everyone know what he says when I get back! Good luck with your surgeon search.... Debby

Just wanted to add that. I am looking to have Open or Lap RNY. Thank You. c

Check out the Wish Center...I called there a few months ago and asked if I could fly to a different state to have the surgery...she said many people do that....if I remember correctly she said Utah was the cheapest at $18,000. You would have to stay there for 2 weeks before the surgery for testing...Illinois is one of the more expensive states...call the Wish Center and find out...