Question:
Cost for self pay lap band

I have a friend that is considering lap band (self pay). Can anyone give me an idea on how much this would cost? I also undersand that appointments are needed to adjust the band fill. Is that an extra charge or is that part of the overall fee? thanks!    — SJP (posted on July 17, 2005)

July 18, 2005
Hi, Each practice has their own price. It is around 20,000 for the procedure and hospitalization. You will have to pay a separate fee for band fills. Check with your surgeon for an exact price. It will be worth it. Some hospitals will give a discount for cash payment. Hope this helps.
   — monymony

July 18, 2005
I self payed at $13,000 with one year of fills included. Each surgeon is different with his policies. I have seen a few docs with prices as low as 12g within the US, but this isn't the time to bargain shop--I was lucky, my doc had performed nearly 1000 of these procedures AND had a low self pay rate. Go to obesity helps surgeon page, and start making calls. I called all over the US. Just be sure to tell your friend, that if she chooses a surgeon that is far, to make sure she has someone at least semi-local for fills.
   — jessicamegan