Question:
What is the cost for self-pay Lap Band?

Help, please! I live in the Cleveland, OH area and most doctors in the area appear to specialize in RNY. I am interested in the Lap Band and since my insurance, Kaiser HMO, doesn't cover WLS, will be self-pay. Any info on Lap Band doctors in/close to OH and cost for self-pay (anywhere in US) is appreciated. As cost will be a factor, I am willing to travel for the Lap Band WLS.    — Lucinda B. (posted on November 22, 2002)

November 22, 2002
At a seminar here in Oklahoma City, we were told that the lap band cost would be around $18,000. The Doctors said this was the total cost for everything. Good Luck with finding a place to have this done.
   — Alisa T.

November 22, 2002
Hi- I would try UPMC in Pittsburgh, I believe Dr. Phillip Schauer does the Lap Band. Im not sure though, but I think I heard that at one of his fantastic support meetings. Pittsburgh is only a little over 2hrs away from you, & we have great hospitals here. Good Luck, T.M.
   — Tammy M.

November 22, 2002
Dr ASchauer does do the band. Heres a link to the on line archived support group meetings.<P> http://www.upmc.edu/obesitysurgery/<P> EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
   — bob-haller

November 24, 2002
hi have you tried st vincient charity dr patterson,dr. schreiber,dr. sompal they are doing the lap but depends on your age and weight because you are under a lot of hours thats why these things are important before they do them ck them out the nimber is 216-592-2801 good luck
   — ROSEMARY A.

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