Actual Cost of WLS

Hi I would like to get a rough idea about the costs for WLS at Sini Hosp in Baltimore or Johns Hopkins, and is it different with Medicare... Thank You TUG

Hi Tug, I'm sorry, I don't know but I didn't want your post to go unanswered. Perhaps you could call both of the surgeons associated with the facilities and get an idea? Good Luck on your WLS Journey Take Care, Terry

Hi Terry, Thank You for your consideration... TUG

Hi Tugboat, Have you checked PRMC right here in Salisbury? I believe they are a Center of Excellence and Medicare's newest regulations dictate that they will only provide coverage at a Center of Excellence. Best wishes on your WLS journey. Hugs, Mo

Hi Maureen, as of a couple months ago they weren't approved yet , but working on it. But I'll have to check again as its been awhile. Thank You TUG

My husband and I both just had the surgery at Sinai. I don't have all the costs in my head, but here is what I remember. The surgeon fee alone was $7000. My husband had an assistant surgeon fee in addition for $2100 that Medicare won't pay for. Hosptial fees totaled over $15000- over $11000 of that figure was for hosptial supplies. I am sure there are still other bills that will come in. Fortunately our insurance covered all or almost all of the costs involved. Hope you have good insurance.

Thank You very much for your info , Gail , at least I have somewhat of an idea. Good Luck on your journey also, hope hubby is doing well... TUG

My wife had WLS back in oct. Of 2005 and has lost152 lbs to date it cost around 30,000 dollars with doctor bill and hospital bill and medication she had it done at prmc in salisbury, her doctor is also in salisbury. I am trying to to get it done for myself , but have no insurance and cause I weight around 550-600 lbs cant get insurance.

Hi Gary, Thanks for the info, however I can give you a website to have the operation done in Mexico... My daughter had it don there 2 years ago and is doing very well...You can try Obesity Surgery Mexico, or [email protected]... The DRs. name is Dr. Alejandro Aguirre Wallace... The quote I got was about $10,400, a lot less than PRMC, and I hear its nice down there, the price includes houseing also... Good Luck, I still party in OC when I get out soome, take care and good luck... TUG

Hi Tugboat, I had open RYN at Hopkins and it ran aroung $20,000+ ...my only out of pocket cost (for the surgery itself) was $100 co-pay with my insurance so I count myself very blessed. There are many surgeans in our area and though their prices vary a little but typically they're about the same. The main thing is finding someone who you feel comfortable with. Best of luck, , pat