SELF PAY

[JERI]

:-h I intend to get the lap band in this summer, I know about Dr. Ortiz but husband won't go for the TJ thing (even though he is from there). So my option is to find one in the San Diego/Riverside area and in between. I live in Temecula. Has anyone done research on the prices for self pay in the area? I found one in SD charging $14,300 but with almost no refills. Can anyone offer help? This is my first posting here.

Jeri :-h

[White Dove]

:-h I intend to get the lap band in this summer, I know about Dr. Ortiz but husband won't go for the TJ thing (even though he is from there). So my option is to find one in the San Diego/Riverside area and in between. I live in Temecula. Has anyone done research on the prices for self pay in the area? I found one in SD charging $14,300 but with almost no refills. Can anyone offer help? This is my first posting here.

Jeri :-h

I think everyone has the same fear but you should have your hubby read/talk to people that have the band. Also have him read about Dr. Ortiz. he should change his mind if he wants the best for you. I was scared to death but got the best surgery and the best of care. Good luck

[marshaj]

I think everyone has the same fear but you should have your hubby read/talk to people that have the band. Also have him read about Dr. Ortiz. he should change his mind if he wants the best for you. I was scared to death but got the best surgery and the best of care. Good luck

I am from Riverside and I check out a lot of places to have my surgery. One was Hoag Hospital. They do the surgery. When I started checking it out, I found that Dr Ortiz did the proctoring at Hoag. Why would I pay them twice as much for surgery that Dr Ortiz taught them how to do. I wanted to best Dr to do my surgery and he is by far the best. His surgery center is cleaner than any hospital here. The staff is very caring. I would do it again in a minute and I would for sure chose Dr Ortiz for my surgery. My husband is Hispanic and he had the same thoughts about having surgery in Mexico as your husband, but he also wanted the best for me. Good luck with your choice. Email me if you have any question? juarez.marsha@gmail.com

Marsha

[JERI]

I have spent today calling doctors all over southern cali, I have come to the conclusion that I might have to fight it out with my husband about going to Dr. Ortiz. How much did you all pay? How did you pay? I was planning on using some of those courtesy checks from my credit card at a low interest rate like I did with my daughter. do you think that is possible? thanks to all who have answered my posting.

Jeri :-h

[LisaVA]

I have spent today calling doctors all over southern cali, I have come to the conclusion that I might have to fight it out with my husband about going to Dr. Ortiz. How much did you all pay? How did you pay? I was planning on using some of those courtesy checks from my credit card at a low interest rate like I did with my daughter. do you think that is possible? thanks to all who have answered my posting.

Jeri :-h

Jeri -

Also email Lori, who moderates this board - she is wonderful ! She was so impresssed by Dr. Ortiz that she now works for him - she is one of two patient coordinators -- people who dealt with Carolyn say the same thing - that she's wonderful. As far as cost, its $8,500.00. And the others on

this thread are exactly right -- Dr. Ortiz taught many of the US doctors how to do the surgery. It was the best experience I could have imagined -- check out the newbie page and read the stories -- if you want the best, at the best price - its Dr Ortiz. This is the only thing in my life that was too good to be true and WAS. Best of luck to you!

[Mischievous1]

Jeri -

Also email Lori, who moderates this board - she is wonderful ! She was so impresssed by Dr. Ortiz that she now works for him - she is one of two patient coordinators -- people who dealt with Carolyn say the same thing - that she's wonderful. As far as cost, its $8,500.00. And the others on

this thread are exactly right -- Dr. Ortiz taught many of the US doctors how to do the surgery. It was the best experience I could have imagined -- check out the newbie page and read the stories -- if you want the best, at the best price - its Dr Ortiz. This is the only thing in my life that was too good to be true and WAS. Best of luck to you!

Jeri,

I just got back from TJ and my husband was the same way before we got there and he did alot of his own research - we are from Oregon and my BIL is doing a term in a local bariatric clinic while in Medical School so he did alot of research on his end - know what? All the local Dr.'s knew Dr. Ortiz and had nothing but good things to say. You have an advantage in that you are so close and can do physical research by taking a trip over the border and touring the facility and meeting with Dr. Ortiz (you could probably make all the arrangements through Lori or Carolyn) I felt like I was in Beverly Hills when I was there, the clinic is so nice, they have alot of staff per each patient served (more than any place i've been before) and really cater to your needs. I am 6 days post-op and typing this from work. I was up the next day and went shopping at a place called the revoluccion ?? anyway I have had no complications and because I was a self pay I am very happy with the results and the PRICE!!!

thx,

Trina

[squirlgal1]

:-h I intend to get the lap band in this summer, I know about Dr. Ortiz but husband won't go for the TJ thing (even though he is from there). So my option is to find one in the San Diego/Riverside area and in between. I live in Temecula. Has anyone done research on the prices for self pay in the area? I found one in SD charging $14,300 but with almost no refills. Can anyone offer help? This is my first posting here.

Jeri :-h

There is a doctor in Denver doing the surgery for $9950 http://www.lapbandrockies.com/cost-lapband-surgery.php

Personally, I'm still holding out for TJ. Just waiting to be approved for financing!

[dreamhappy07]

Jeri,

I just got back from TJ and my husband was the same way before we got there and he did alot of his own research - we are from Oregon and my BIL is doing a term in a local bariatric clinic while in Medical School so he did alot of research on his end - know what? All the local Dr.'s knew Dr. Ortiz and had nothing but good things to say. You have an advantage in that you are so close and can do physical research by taking a trip over the border and touring the facility and meeting with Dr. Ortiz (you could probably make all the arrangements through Lori or Carolyn) I felt like I was in Beverly Hills when I was there, the clinic is so nice, they have alot of staff per each patient served (more than any place i've been before) and really cater to your needs. I am 6 days post-op and typing this from work. I was up the next day and went shopping at a place called the revoluccion ?? anyway I have had no complications and because I was a self pay I am very happy with the results and the PRICE!!!

thx,

Trina

Hi Trina,

I am in Portland also. My surgery was 4 days ago on the 21st. Everything you said was perfect and exact. It was an awesome experience! I went shopping also on Revolution ave. and I got a few things, but couldn't stand the pressure from the shop people. The taxi let us out on the most aggressive part.

Take care,

Judy