Revision cost
Hi I had the VS two years ago with the intention of getting the DS. Dr Higga wanted the DS done in two parts. That being said my insurance only payed for the VS but my husbands would have stepped in on the second surgery and payed 80% for the DS. Since my surgery my husband has medically retired. Now I am wondering the cost? Thanks all. Dolly
I saw Dr. Keshishian March 2, 2011. I do have his cash pay fees:
These are just the Surgeons FEES Only!!!!
Open DS: $8650.00
Lap DS: $9525.00
Sleeve: $2000.00
REVISIONS:
Revision - Lap Band to DS: $8650.00
Revision - RNY, VBG, Fobi Pouch, or other unknow bariactric procedure to DS: $11,000.00
(I was told that the $4,000.00 program fee is included in this $11,000.00 fee)
On my paperwork, The hospital fee (I think it was for a 4 day stay) was $17,500.00)))))
RNY 2/26/2002 DS 12/29/2011
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298 CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003
TT 4/9/2003
Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!
GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**
Even having a sleeve already, expect to pay just as much if not more for what is now considered a revision. Those are the risks one takes when lured to get a DS in two parts. Twice the cost, twice the recovery, twice the risk. In these days and times, we cannot guarantee we will still be covered when we're ready for the second part. BTW - I never heard of Dr. Higga. I presume he doesn't do DS at all, and wanted to keep you as a patient.
Valerie
DS 2005
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