Question:
Any self payors in KS or OK

I would like some info. from self payors in KS or OK. I unfortuantely will be self pay and was wondering about the cost for local docs. Are there any hospitals that take payment plans? I can cover the cost of the surgeons fee but the hospital is the kicker. If I can't find anything local with good options, I will have to head to Little Rock, AR and that is 6 hours away. THX!    — MICHELLE F. (posted on January 24, 2004)

January 24, 2004
I am in tulsa, Ok I was not a self pay but know many have to. I asked the registrar and she said they will give a 40% discount if you do a self pay making it $14,000. If you have any questions email me. I do believe she said they do payments as well I had an awesome doctor. Tomorrow is my 2 month anniv and I am down 55 pounds.... Yipeee Good luck
   — diannapullen

January 25, 2004
I live in Kansas City and my doctor and the hospital just charge a flat fee, both of which I had to pay up front. My surgery alone cost over 70,000 but I paid a flat $10,000. Email me if you have any more questions!
   — Melissa M.

January 25, 2004
I was a self-pay and had my surgery in Tulsa, OK. My surgeon was Dr. Luis Gorospe. The total cost of my surgery including pre-op appointments, anesthesiologist, surgeon and assistant surgeon fees, and hospital stay was approximately $25,000. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me. I wish you the best of luck!
   — enoandemily

January 25, 2004
This place can get you a loan to pay for your surgery. I hear that they are pretty good in getting you an approval. www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/finance_services.phtml I hope that this helps you! Jaunine Nelson
   — onepowerfullady