How much $$$ for self pay?

tracik3
on 2/11/15 3:51 am

I am trying to get a referral but doc not wanting to give me.  Just wondering if anyone knows approximately what it cost for self pay?

coop1977
on 2/11/15 3:55 am - Canada

Well I went to Mexico .... I paid 5900.00. 

Janet

Dr. Ramos Kelly .... Jan.13, 2015

 

    

(deactivated member)
on 2/11/15 4:07 am - Portland, OR
RNY on 05/04/15

When I was planning to go self-pay through Ohio State Medical Center in 2012, the cash price was $15,950. Other clinics in the area were $20,000-25,000. Be careful, though -- most insurance plans that don't cover the surgery also don't cover any complications arising from it, so you could be on the hook for hundreds of thousands of dollars if you have any complications or rehospitalizations.

Nicki08
on 2/11/15 4:16 am
VSG on 09/15/14

22k

    

Brad Special
Snowflake

on 2/11/15 4:50 am
VSG on 12/06/12

Have you considered finding a doc that will give you a referral? They work for you. Do you need a referral to see a surgeon? Find a surgeon you like and ask them if they can suggest a new primary. They all give free information sessions which allow you to get to meet them.

tracik3
on 2/11/15 6:01 am

We are retired military and have to go thru base to get referrals.  UGH  I have to have labs done tomorrow and he said we will see what they show.  I don't know why it matters so much to him.  I wish he would of just gave it to me.  After my labs I will request a different doc.  Also, when you try and get an appointment on base if its not "important" you could wait 2 weeks for an appt.  I guess I will just have to start lying! Now that I have finally made my mind up I'm ready to get it done!

 

L. Speegle
on 2/11/15 6:55 am - Oxford , MS
VSG on 12/29/14

Good for you!  Good luck. 

LynnTangle 

    

    

Brad Special
Snowflake

on 2/11/15 9:00 pm
VSG on 12/06/12

Yes you have to go in as your own biggest advocate. Did he even give a reason for why he won't referr you?

Stacy_WLS
on 2/11/15 4:55 am

~16.5K in Chicago.

VSG: 12/12/13, LBL, small TL, BL/BA: 11/7/14 Twins 12/9/18 HW after Twins 260. 5'10 37 years old - Stacy_WLS (MFP)

Kathy S.
on 2/11/15 5:01 am - InTheBurbs, XX
RNY on 08/29/04 with

Many factors impact the cost...

Procedure

Where you are located

Surgeon

Facility

Pre-Op and Post-Op follow up

If you decide to go out of the US, the cost is less.  Let us know if you want some links to profiles of surgeons in MX and we can help you with that.

 

HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125

RW:190 - CW:130

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