Question:
Needing costs info. on any doctor in the U.S.

I would like to have the total $$ spent and doctor by any self pay pt out there. I am self pay and looking for an affordable doctor within this country. Thanks.    — MICHELLE F. (posted on February 19, 2004)

February 18, 2004
In Little Rock, AR the self-pay cost is just under $15,000.00 and we have excellent surgeons including one who is a pioneer of the roux-n-y and has done over 7,500 with no leaks and three deaths. He has trained all the others in the state. People from all over the country come here for this. Hope this helps. If you need furthur info e-mail me. Erin
   — Erin N.

February 18, 2004
Check out my profile for my expenses information
   — Renee B.

February 19, 2004
I know that you are not in California but Chapman Hospital in Orange Ca just gave me a price of $18,100 but that was for the Lap Band..... Good Luck
   — Sonya Galindo

February 19, 2004
I paid $17,500 for the surgery in Richmond, Virginia. I had to pay the full amount when I pre-registered at the hospital 2 weeks before surgery. In additon I had to pay for the consultation with the surgeon, an abdominal ultrasound, psych consult, and the barium leak test. I documented most of those additional costs in my profile. I don't think I listed the barium leak test, the cost of that was $90. If you have any questions about it, feel free to email me from my profile.
   — Patricia T.

February 19, 2004
I see you also asked for the surgeon, I used Dr. Elizabeth Martin ( http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/forums/?ID=TR-996368919 )from Commonwealth Surgeons. My surgery was done Lap. The price of the surgery is the same for lap or open. Dr. Hutcher ( http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/forums/index.phtml?ID=TR-k104 ) who is in the same practice as Dr. Martin does the surgery open. Dr. Hutcher has been doing these surgeries forever, and is very well respected in the field, that is why I went to his practice, Commonwealth Surgeons, but chose Dr. Martin instead of him since he doesn't do the surgery Lap. I am so glad I chose her, she is awesome! Very easy to talk to and she makes you very comfortable. She takes time for any questions you may have.
   — Patricia T.

February 20, 2004
Hey- In east texas Im having Open RNY without gallbladder removal for $20,000. Thats including the surgeon, assistant surgeon, anesthesiologist, and 3-5 days in the hospital.
   — Valerie03