Question:
What would be the cost of surgery -RNY?
I live in north Toronto, Ontario. I have done some searching and it would take up to 3-5 years before surgery would be done. I would really like to have the surgery and was wondering on how much it would cost if I went to the states to have the surgery. I weigh about 290 and my BMI is 47. I am in very good health otherwise. Thanks to all for your input. It is muchly appreciated! Take care. Laurie — Laurie J. (posted on October 9, 2002)
October 9, 2002
I had mine done in Michigan at BTC in Ypsilanti and my total bill that was
covered by insurance was $53,000. They might consider lowering that amount
if you are selp pay though. At least it wouldn't hurt to see if they
would.
— DRutherford
October 9, 2002
I am in Oklahoma and I have several friends who are self pay and it was
$20,000.00 total cost for all of them.
— nkoehler88
October 9, 2002
I went to Monterray, Mexico for surgery I had a Lap RNY distal. I paid
approx $12,000 dollors not including my travel and hotel stay.
— train
October 9, 2002
My daughter had her lap RNY in Atlanta, GA. Her all-inclusive contract
price (including surgeon, assistant, anesthesia and hospital) was $18,700
in 2000. I understand that the cost with this same surgeon is now
approximately $20,000.
— Diana T.
October 9, 2002
I had open RNY 6 weeks ago. I had a small complication that keep me in the
hospital 5 days longer than normal. My total bill up to now is running
about $48,000. My doctor follows his patients for 5 years.
— barbara A.
October 10, 2002
Laurie, it depends on where you go and how long you would be in hospital.
I was also a self-pay and my surgery - including everything - was more than
$20,000. I was in hospital only 2 nights and part of another day. Bear in
mind that you might have to stay over longer to have a first follow-up
visit with your surgeon (mine wanted to see me 10 days after surgery), so
you would have to count travel cost, lodging and meals in your surgical
costs as well. Good luck to you in your journey! Margie B
— Marjorie B.
October 10, 2002
I had surgery at BTC in Illinois and my total bill (pre-op visits, surgeon,
hospital, anesthesia, radiology, post-op visits) is just over $48,000. I
was out of network so I have to pay 30% and BTC has been wonderful about
setting up a payment plan.
— Mary U.
October 10, 2002
I had my surgery (Minnesota) on 8/6/02 so far the bills have totaled over
$37,000.00 with no complications. (Open RNY now down 52.5 lbs.) But, the
hospital I went to (St. John's in Maplewood, has you in ICU for the first
day or so to monitor you). Good luck finding what is right for you, it's
so worth it!
— Dana B.
October 10, 2002
This is for Laurie: I also am a self pay. I got a discount through my
surgeon and hospital at $22,600.00. This includes: surgeon fee of $7,500.,
anethesia fee $1600., hospital fee which includes everything pertaining to
surgery, with 4 day stay is $13,500..Extra were the sleep study, pap smear,
mammogram, psychology test, EKG, CBC, Glucose Tolerance Test, and other
blood tests which I have not received the bill for, yet. But I imagine all
the extras out of pocket expense to be another $2000.00. So if all goes
well with me, no extra stay in the hospital which they charge $800. daily,
I will have paid out of pocket for WLS around $25,000.00. I have read all
post op comments on here, and I know this money will be well spent!! I am
so looking forward to becoming the "new me"!! I know expense is
by regions; I live in GA. Good luck to you and keep us posted!!
— kd
October 10, 2002
I am 3 weeks post op. I had my surgery in Klamath Falls, OR and the
hospital stay alone was $22,700. I have yet to get my surgeon's bill or the
anesthesiologist's bill. Looking at the other posts, it goes to show that
it varies a great deal depending on hospital. Good Luck!
— moodymich
October 10, 2002
Spokane, Washington (state) = total just a smidge under $27,000
— [Deactivated Member]
October 10, 2002
I have just returned from Brazil. I had a DS with Dr. Marchesini. The
total cost for the hospital, surgeon, testing and a binder was about
$9000.00. The airfare and hotel were probably another $1000.00. The care
if wonderful if not better than the US. I know it sounds crazy, but I am a
beleiver. If you should have any questions, please feel free to get in
touch! Jackie
— Jacklyn C.
October 10, 2002
This spring I was quoted for Open $12 - 15,000. High end cost of Lap
$17,500. This was from Dr. Herrera in Mexico. He offers a good distal
when appropriate & will do it either open or lap. This was both his
surgeon fees & the hospital fees.
— Shelly S.
April 18, 2003
I had Open-RNY on 3-27-03 with Dr.Aguirre in Ensenada,Mexico and the total
cost was $6,500.00 plus travel. Great surgeon. Please read my profile for
all the details
— latrishanickle
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