Question:
How much does a self-pay lap RNY usually cost?

I'm a Canadian and no surgeons do the RNY laparoscopically here, and there is a wait of about 2 years for an open RNY (because it's 100% covered by our medicare system) . I'm considering travelling to the US to have the lap RNY done. How much (approximately) does this usually cost? I would be willing to go anywhere in the northeast.    — Patricia E. (posted on September 23, 2002)

September 23, 2002
The cost for LAP in Neenah, WI is $29,000 and open is $26,000
   — Patti S.

September 23, 2002
Hi! My Dr. in Fresno Calif. charges $8,000 for a LAP RNY. Thats his fee and doesn't include the Hosp. Charges.
   — Tambi B.

September 23, 2002
Lap RNY in northern Delaware is roughly $15,000.
   — Karende2003

September 23, 2002
I had my Lap RNY done in NH and it costed around $20,000 - my insurance covered every cent.
   — Angie B.

September 23, 2002
Cost for self pay in South Florida was $24,000.00 for everything, ie: doctor, hospital, tests & follow-up care
   — Holly O.

September 23, 2002
I have found that this amount varies greatly depending on where you have it done and your Dr. I may have to end up paying for it myself and was expecting it to be around $20,000, since that's what I had read a lot of different places. Well, as it turns out, my surgeon and hospital would be about $30,000 to $33,000!! I was quite surprised! BUT, this is a very, very top notch surgeon and is well worth the money. I've done a lot of research and his qualifications and success rate can't be beat. So, for me, it's worth the money. Do your research and call around, because all prices are not the same!
   — Kathy S.

September 23, 2002
Beware of self pay in case of serious complications, or at leat have a plan. Something like a leak could be unpleasant and fiancially devastating..
   — bob-haller

September 24, 2002
If I remember correctly, Lap RNY Atlanta in July of 2002 doctor about 6,900 hospital about 25,000 anesthesia about 2300 people You never saw that work on you, about $1,300
   — Darlene P.