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This patient support community is for discussions relating to lap band surgery for weight loss, complications, finding a surgeon, whether it is right for you, nutrition, recovery, risk, and pre- and post-op issues.
Have you spoken to the surgen and asked about a payment option. The amount you are quoting in usd is about the same here in australia. Here people are able to access their superannuation money if the surgeon completesComplete Complete a-z Complete allergy Complete natal Complete premium Complete senior Complete-rf the application form correctly. Not sure if you have a similar program but look at every option. Remember also cheapest doesn't always mean the best. You need to be happy with your surgeon, have rapport with them and understand that a lap band is a lifestyle change and work out if you can do it or not because there are ways to sabotage the lap band and not lose weight with it.