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Old 04-27-2006, 08:08 PM   #1  
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Hey everyone! I'm Jamie and I'm new to the forum and am wondering how much typical wls cost? Well that is if you all don't mind sharing that info I know that some insurance does cover it but I know for a fact that mine doesn't. I haven't decided if I want wls yet...but it's something I'm looking into! Thank you in advance for all your help
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Old 04-28-2006, 02:53 AM   #2  
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I've not done much research on WLS, but I have found a few articles that may give you some idea of cost! (Although surely someone has far better information than I do!)

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Originally Posted by The Book, Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies
Unfortunately, obtaining insurance approval is not always easy. Acquiring insurance coverage for weight loss surgery can be a major obstacle to finally achieving a healthier body and life. Over the past few years, insurance carriers have seen a significant increase in the demand for weight loss surgery procedures. According to the American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS), 16,200 weight loss procedures were performed in 1994. Ten years later, in 2004, an estimated 140,640 surgeries were projected to take place — that's more than an 800 percent increase! The average cost for surgery is now approximately $25,000. Due to this increase in procedures and cost, some insurance companies are making it more difficult for patients to obtain approval. These insurance companies don't view their policyholders as long-term responsibilities and figure their customers will switch carriers before they can recoup their investment.
This USA Today Link is just over a year old, but it gives last years prices for many of the "popular' WLS'

I hope that someone here can give you better information than what I've been able to!
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Old 04-28-2006, 10:31 AM   #3  
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Hi there!

My insurance didn't cover my WLS at all. I'm scheduled to have surgery in Mexico May 12th. I've done all the research and have follow up arranged here in Houston. In Houston, the going rate for self pay is 15K. I'm going to a doctor with more experience and who trains the American docs and paying about 9K. Just my 2 cents....
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Old 04-28-2006, 11:32 AM   #4  
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Thanks for the info
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Old 04-28-2006, 12:39 PM   #5  
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Some insurances will pay, some won't. In the US, lapband can cost anywhere up to $50k. It really depends on where you go. They do have WL surgery centers that i'm sure will cost less than a regular hospital but don't quote me on that.

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i think gastric bypass surgery is anywhere from 35K to 50K in the NY/NJ area...
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Old 04-28-2006, 11:01 PM   #7  
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My gastric bypass was done in Atlanta Georgia. It cost about 25k to 30k
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