Canceled LapBand Surgery for Sleeve. Alaska patient.
After reading more into the lapband, I have canceled my surgery scheduled for May 28th. I have decided to go with the sleeve. I'm starting over completely with the process as I am a cash pay patient and the sleeve at the original office I was going to is 6k more expensive than the band 
. I live in Alaska and would like to have the surgery done in Washington but am open to anywhere else in the country as long as it is easily accessible. Because I am cash pay, I am not wanting to spend a fortune. The absolute top of my budget is 17k but would like to spend much less if possible, but will not substitute quality for cost. Husband and my dear mother wont let me go to Mexico. Help!
there are some less expensive surgeons in Las Vegas, Texas and new jersey
, shop around but don't forget to add in travel costs
some surgeons also work on a sliding cost basted on your income
but do your homework and check out any surgeon you are thinking of using
you will not be sorry that you are waiting for the sleeve , a well made sleeve you be much easier to live with and will do a better job of helping you lose and keep the weight off
Check out Puget Sound Surgery Center in Edmonds, WA. They did a great job and so happy with their services and program.
they also have offices in Bellingham and the south end now. All great Docs! Awesome support too.
Jan D. 5'-8", highest wt 231, surgery wt 213
