Question:
I need some basic information/advice on the costs involved if I pay cash?
— Sharon G. (posted on October 17, 2002)
October 17, 2002
I can tell you how much my costs were if it helps. My surgeons fees
totaled $8500. That is for a lap rny. It includes all follow up visits.
My psych eval was $100.00. My hospital bill including all pre-op tests and
a 6 day inpatient stay was $45,000. That was with no complications and no
time in the ICU. My surgeon likes his patients from out of state to stay
in the hospital that long. He made daily rounds at no extra charge. If
your hospital stay is shorter you will pay much less than I did. The
internist who also saw me daily while in the hospital charged $125.oo per
day. In addition I pay $25.oo per visit to see the dietician. Hope this
helps
— maryburton
October 17, 2002
My current charges are up to $48,000 for an open RNY, 7 days in the
hospital, no ICU, pretesting and preop visits.
Hopes this helps.....
— barbara A.
October 17, 2002
My costs are almost $50,000. This included my consult, surgery, hospital,
pre-op work, post-op work and doctor visits afterwards.
— sammygirlwpc
October 17, 2002
I received a "package" deal from my surgeon. He has a weight
management program out of St. Luke's hospital. The deal included: Pre-op
seminar, post-op weight management diet and exercise program, surgeon's
fee, his assistent's fee, anesthesiologist's fee, pre-op testing,
psychologist's evaluation, 3 day stay in hospital, all surgery-related and
hospital charges, one year post-op nutritionist's support, and all
necessary post-op follow-up visits with the surgeon. As a self pay I paid
just under $18,000.
— LLinderman
October 17, 2002
I paid a total of $12,450, not including the after surgery meds, they cost
about $150. I used Simonowitz at Overlake Hospital in Bellevue, WA, which
is a mile from Seattle. If you want more info, let me know.
— LionGirl2k
October 18, 2002
I went to Brazil for a DS. The surgeon is board certified here in the
states as well as Brazil. Check out DuodenalSwitch.com His name is Dr.
Marchesini. His fee is $3500, and the hosptial fee is $4500. You have a
private room, and wonderful care. I know you may think I am nuts but at
this price who can afford to stay in the states? There have been quite a
few Americans who have traveled down there. They treat you like one of
thier family. The Dr. came to see me 3 times a day, and when I was out of
the hospital, either he came to the hotel, or I went to his office which
was just next door to the hotel. Our airfare was $1500 for my husband and
me. The hotel, for 13 days was just a little over $500, with room service
if we wanted! It was truly a great experience! Get in touch with me if
you like. I would be more than happy to answer any questions.
— Jacklyn C.
October 18, 2002
All told the charges came to aprox....55k. ouch
— RebeccaP
October 18, 2002
My cost was about 11.000 in st. petersburg florida.
— Janice J. S.
April 18, 2003
I paid a total of $6,500.00 for Open-RNY with Dr.Aguirre in Ensenada,Mexico
plus travel. I had my surgery on 3-27-03.
— latrishanickle
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