Question:
how much does the surgery cost

i am gathering information on the surgery, i was wondering how much it cost, and about how much out of pocket has most people had o pay.    — angela G. (posted on February 12, 2001)

February 12, 2001
Hi Angela, I went to Dr. Rohrer in Great Falls Montana. I flew there from Alaska as the cost was the best I could find and I couldn't find anything inferior reported about him or the hospital. I paid the hospital $15k and Rohrer $3k (my insurance didn't pay so I had to give them cash up front). Hope this helps, my best~
   — Gail R.

February 12, 2001
I had an open RNY. Just got the bill. $25K.
   — Cindy K.

February 12, 2001
4 weeks postop...self pay LAP RNY...$18,460.00 with one of the best LAP surgeons in the country.
   — Debora H.

February 12, 2001
Hi! I'm waiting for approval from my insurance company, but according to my surgeon's insurance coodinator, the cost for those paying themselves is approximately $20,000. Of course, this will vary from surgeon to surgeon. Just thought I'd give you another figure to put in the mix.
   — Sharon N.

February 12, 2001
The all-inclusive cost (surgeon, assistant, anesthesia, and hospital - irrespective of complications or length of stay) for my lap RNY was $18,500.
   — Diana T.

June 29, 2003
I live In Missouri and I was told by the Dr's office that this surgery cost about $30,000. Gee's by some of the other post your state's sound alot cheaper then Missouri.
   — Susan L.

June 29, 2003
I live in VA. My hospital bill was $20,899, plus $4000 for the surgeon's fee, plus $2500 for the anesthesiologist plus $992 for pre-op testing. Cigna picked up all of it except my co-pays.
   — Cathy S.

July 5, 2003
I live in Colorado, haven't had surgery yet. I do know that my hospital will charge in the area of $38k total if self pay.
   — SweetDragonfly