Self-Payers in NorthWest Ohio

I was denied by my insurance company a few years ago. After several other attemps at weight loss, I am rethinking surgery. My new employer has great benefits but I think WLS is excluded. I'm checking into it though. I am wondering where I would find an accurate estimate of what the surgery would cost for a self payer. Also, is the process the same as it is for insurance? Would I need a referal, etc... Any advice on getting started would be helpful. Thanks, Elaine

Hi Elaine, cant give you any advice just wanted to say wellcome!

It would depend on what type of surgery you're having. I had a Lap-Band, and the total cost was about $22K for doctors & hospital, etc. HTH!

Have you called Dr. Lane's office? He does RNY, DS, Lapband and VSG. They might be able to help. The next info meeting is 11/15/06 at 7pm in Wood County. They have a payment plan, but I don't have alot of details on that. HTH Kim

Thank you, I will definetly look in to Dr. Lane. I am thinking about RNY, I'm not too familier with Lap Band, but thats something I'm sure I will discuss with the surgeron if I get that far. Thanks to all who answered and who will answer. This is a great site, I'm glad I stummled onto it. Elaine

For Dr. Lane it is $30-35,000... i'm in the same boat as you! I was denied and I HAVE to have this surgery! Please let me know if you find any low cost places =( I'm almost determined to go to mexico b/c i know several ppl did and it is only 15... but i'd really like to stay around home...