Self Pay Patiens?

hello all,
   Anyone know of any Self Pay sleeve surgeons in USA Iam in Missouri and was hoping not to have to travel across the country to have my surgery,but yet I cant find anyone in Mid west with reasonable price. Any info would be appreciated.

I used Dr Umbach in Henderson Nv he was wonderful! I will be 4 weeks tomorrow! Send me a private message for more details! I can't say enough good things though!

I was self-pay with Dr. Kim at Celebration Hospital south of Orlando. It cost about $18K, and it was worth every penny.  I don't regret it a bit. I would look closer to home and be less concerned with price and more with the number of sleeves performed, long-term follow-up and support, etc. 

My price includes follow up visits with the doctor, nutritionist, exercise physiologist, support groups, and visits with the mental health counselor if needed.  I went through surgery consults, info sessions,  online orientation, and a full day of orientation class pre-op.  My plan is clearly laid out in a binder provided by the surgeon with every question you've ever seen asked on this site pretty much answered -- what/how much/and how to eat, supplements to take, water intake, protein, exercise, constipation, leaks, DVT prevention, and so on.

Good luck!

thanks for the reply. how much was it? did they accept financing?

Check out Dr. Pleatman.  All info and cost available on his website, and he takes credit card or credit care as well - about $12K all together....no insurance hoops because of self pay.  I wish I didnt have to come out of pocket, but I was glad the process was easier than what I'd gone through trying to get an insurance company to pay.  

http://www.obesityhelp.com/profiles/bariatric-surgeon/dr-mar k-pleatman/


http://www.drpleatman.com/?referrer=obesityhelp.com


Good Luck!

Dr Umbach was 11k and they can give you information on financing. The practice name is Blossom Bariatrics.

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Oklahoma City (Edmond actually, just North of OKC) has reputable surgeons and the price is around $10,000, but they're probably a half-day drive from you.
Their OH links are here:
http://www.obesityhelp.com/profiles/bariatric-surgeon/dr-gre gory-walton/
http://www.obesityhelp.com/profiles/bariatric-surgeon/dr-tob y-broussard/
They have videos on the links giving background on how they came to choose bariatrics.
Also, their personal website showing the price (there are also other nominal fees)
http://weightwise.com/default?referrer=obesityhelp.com
I personally know several people who have had surgery with them and are very pleased. I just had my first visit with Dr. Walton and feel confident in my choice though choosing which doctor was tough... I understand they assist each other anyway, so six of one, half a dozen of the other?!!!
Good luck in your search!

i go to the one in edmond its top notch one of the best i think in the country... weightwise.com

thank you all so much! very helpful!! :)