WI WLS Info
Hello, All!
Since I am researching some of the WLS programs, I thought I would pass info along as I received it and share with others. I am posting info that differentiates each program. All programs have other things like nutrition, psych, etc and some of the requirements are also dependant on your insurance. I hope it is helpful, and I will add new info as I get it!!
Theda Clark: Offers LAPBand and RNY. They will do VSG on selected cases who cannot have the other options due to medical reasons. The self pay costs are: $17K for LAPBand and $26K for RNY and VSG. These are approximate numbers. You can sign up for one of their seminars for additional info and to continue your WLS journey. 1 800 236 2236.
UW Madison: I attended their seminar last week. They offer RNY and gastric banding. They exclusively use the REALIZE band as they feel it is a superior performing product. They offer a self pay "package" for the band, $19K whi*****ludes your pre-ops and 1 year post op care, including fills, and complications, I believe. They do not do DS. They have done revisions. They do VSGs. DR Garren is very excited about this procedure and feels with further research and long term findings that this could become the surgery of choice. However, they do not offer a self pay plan for this surgery. He did say they are beginning to consider offering a package for this surgery. I plan on following up with staff and will keep you informed.
Bariatric Institute of WI: I got a message from a fellow OHer that they do VSGs here. I have been checking out their website and see they also offer BLIS to self pay patients. So, I am in the process of contacting them to get addtional info and I will pass it on soon!!
Since I am researching some of the WLS programs, I thought I would pass info along as I received it and share with others. I am posting info that differentiates each program. All programs have other things like nutrition, psych, etc and some of the requirements are also dependant on your insurance. I hope it is helpful, and I will add new info as I get it!!
Theda Clark: Offers LAPBand and RNY. They will do VSG on selected cases who cannot have the other options due to medical reasons. The self pay costs are: $17K for LAPBand and $26K for RNY and VSG. These are approximate numbers. You can sign up for one of their seminars for additional info and to continue your WLS journey. 1 800 236 2236.
UW Madison: I attended their seminar last week. They offer RNY and gastric banding. They exclusively use the REALIZE band as they feel it is a superior performing product. They offer a self pay "package" for the band, $19K whi*****ludes your pre-ops and 1 year post op care, including fills, and complications, I believe. They do not do DS. They have done revisions. They do VSGs. DR Garren is very excited about this procedure and feels with further research and long term findings that this could become the surgery of choice. However, they do not offer a self pay plan for this surgery. He did say they are beginning to consider offering a package for this surgery. I plan on following up with staff and will keep you informed.
Bariatric Institute of WI: I got a message from a fellow OHer that they do VSGs here. I have been checking out their website and see they also offer BLIS to self pay patients. So, I am in the process of contacting them to get addtional info and I will pass it on soon!!
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