readysetgo Posted July 1, 2008 Report Posted July 1, 2008 Hi -- So - I'm set for banding in TJ on July 21st... and I'm looking ahead into, now that I have this bad, how am I going to get this filled? The closest place to me, is Minneapolis area I imagine. (I live in Ontario, right on the MN border, so it's only a 5hr drive to Minneapolis) So I talked to a nurse today at the University of Minnesota Clinic, and says lap band fills are around $300, not including this "Upper GI" test she mentioned, which she didn't know the price of. I asked if their clinic used fluoroscopy, and she said only if they run into difficulties. Should I keep looking around for different clinics with better prices? What do you guys think? Is this rate about average? Thanks! **thinking... Hmm.. a weekend trip to Las Vegas is a lil more than that -- I should get it done there... *laugh.
Allcdngirl Posted July 2, 2008 Report Posted July 2, 2008 HI Shannon.. I'm Anita. Congratulations on making your decision to be banded in TJ and for joining the forum. You will never regret it. I don't know much about your area, as I am from BC. I know that "Cathy" is from Ontario, you may wish to connect with her. Forum name "Kitty Cat". I am going to NorthWest Fills in Arlington, and they charge $150 for fills (not under Floro). $50 for an added fill if it's within 2 weeks of getting one. Good Luck... Anita
Jann Posted July 2, 2008 Report Posted July 2, 2008 Hi -- So - I'm set for banding in TJ on July 21st... and I'm looking ahead into, now that I have this bad, how am I going to get this filled?The closest place to me, is Minneapolis area I imagine. (I live in Ontario, right on the MN border, so it's only a 5hr drive to Minneapolis) So I talked to a nurse today at the University of Minnesota Clinic, and says lap band fills are around $300, not including this "Upper GI" test she mentioned, which she didn't know the price of. I asked if their clinic used fluoroscopy, and she said only if they run into difficulties. Should I keep looking around for different clinics with better prices? What do you guys think? Is this rate about average? Thanks! **thinking... Hmm.. a weekend trip to Las Vegas is a lil more than that -- I should get it done there... *laugh. I think it's $100.00 here without flouro?
Kim2BSlim Posted July 2, 2008 Report Posted July 2, 2008 I paid $1500 for a year's worth of fills with no fluoro.
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