Question:
TEXAS LAP BAND COST?????

DOES ANYONE KNOW OF ANYWHERE THEY WILL FINANCE THE ADJUSTABLE LAP BAND..... BECAUSE MY INSURANCE DOES NOT PAY FOR IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    — SHERRY M. (posted on July 29, 2002)

July 29, 2002
Being in Texas you're a neighbor to Mexico. They've done LAP bands far longer than the US and have heard they're more affordable. I've not done that myself but have heard of many others who have. Have you checked the library for any one quoting costs? I know I've read several posts where folks have mentioned a site specifically for LAP banders. Good luck!
   — Shelly S.

July 30, 2002
In the Houston area, Dr. Spivak charges $15,000. I went to Mexico to Dr. Jose Rodriguez for $6500.
   — M. B.

July 30, 2002
One of my docs just moved here fom Dallas, Tx where he did the lap-band. You can contact him (Dr Snow) at www.coloradobariatrics.net and he might be able to tell you about his peers in Texas. Also, the people who make the band at www.bioenterics.com do their own financing too. Good luck, I think you will love the band, I sure do.
   — Caddy W.

July 30, 2002
Dr Adam Smith in Fort Worth Texas does the Lap band surgery. He charges $912.00 for the inital consult. But you see a psychologist,nutritionist and him. Then the surgery cost $21,500. It covers everything for 1 year. all post-op visits all fills, all nutritionist consults and psych consults for that year. Cause you know alot of times people have issues that got them to over eating. They do have a financing available. for the $21.500. For more info you can contact me @ [email protected]
   — michellemark2764

July 30, 2002
Sorry it also covers all of the hospital fees.
   — michellemark2764