Fills in KY

Hello!! 
I had my band in Texas 5 years ago, and now I live in Hawaii. I don't have insurance here that will cover fills. I know in Texas they were $150 a fill, and here they are $300. i can not afford this here with our wages so low and the cost of living so high.

Six weeks ago I had to have emergency surgery to flip my port back over so they could unfill my band as I was unable to eat or drink anything for 4 days. I have already gained 11 pounds in 6 weeks. I am hoping someone knows the cash prices for fills around Louisville KY to give me something to look forward to in my near future...lol I sure am bummed now.

Deanna

Call Dr. John Olsafka's office in Louisville.  They are at ST Mary and Elizabeth or at Audubon.  I'm not sure what their charge is for fills for patients who aren't theirs.  I know after 2 years mine are either 50 or $75.

Awesome!! Thanks for the info! I will check it out.

Dr. Allen and USA surgeons in Louisville charge around 125.00 for a fill.  Dr. Gellers are around 250.00.   Now I think all the surgeons in those 3 groups will charge a person that had surgery elsewhere a fee if you need the phone numbers I would be glad to provide them for you or I can even check for you if you would like

My office has never had any extra charge for coming from elsewhere or a program fee that others have. Our fees are lower than this, depending on the specific situation. i.e. included as part of total surgery 'package', vs. insurance, etc. Please call office for specific questions.


David Geller, MD
Bariatric Surgeons of Kentuckiana
4001 Dutchmans Lane, 1E
Louisville, KY 40207

(502)893-7151

dr gellar.. im a cash patient and your offic told me 250.00
I can go to shina for 75 and others for 85??
  We really wanted to go with u but i cant afford the 250 for a 1 cc adjustment
dawn

Our self-pay rates have changed since you called. Please call the office

Dr. Geller,

I have had my band for 16 months, received it in Florida, I have not had an adjustment since last October 12, due to losing my insurance. I am now living in TN, and need an adjustment BAD!!!

Can you help?  I am in Westmoreland and I think it is about 150 miles for me to come to Louisville.

Dr. Gellar,

You just made my day!!  I will be calling your office in the morning!

About 4 months ago I came to you for a 2nd opinion on my band/consult for possible sleeve and LOVED your style.  When I was told if my insurance denied the claim that the OOP fee would be $250 (it did) I had to make the decision to go to another office for my follow-ups.

I would much prefer that both my husband and I use your office for our band maintenance over my other local choices.

THANK YOU...THANK YOU...THANK YOU!

if you dont mind me asking, why are you switching to a different dr?