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The Self-Pay price for the LAP-BAND^® Surgery is estimated at $9900.
The following services are included:

• Pre-Op Appointment
• Dietician Evaluation
• Behavioral Assessment
• Pre-Op Lab at Quest Diagnostics
• Surgeon’s Fee
• Facility Fee
• Anesthesiologist
• The LAP-BAND^® Device
• 1 year of Follow-Up appointments
• 1 year of adjustments in our office
• Professional Aftercare Program

Self-Pay price for the Sleeve Gastrectomy is estimated at $12,000* (some cases may vary).
The following services are included:

• Pre-Op Appointment
• Dietician
• Surgeon’s Fee
• Facility Fee
• Anesthesiologist
• 1 Follow-Up appointment

Self-Pay price for the Gastric Pleat is estimated at $12,500* (some cases may vary).
The following services are included:

• Pre-Op Appointment
• Dietician
• Surgeon’s Fee
• Facility Fee
• Anesthesiologist
• 1 year of follow up with Surgeon

Self-Pay price for the Gastric Bypass Revision is estimated at $9,750* (some cases may vary).
The following services are included:

• Pre-Op Appointment
• Dietician
• Surgeon’s Fee
• Facility Fee
• Anesthesiologist
• Device
• 1 Follow-Up appointment

Potential Tax Savings
In the year you finance or pay cash for your LAP-BAND^® System, you may be eligible to receive thousands of dollars back in potential tax savings. I RS Publication 502 states you can deduct your medical and dental expenses when they total more than 7.5% of your Adjusted Gross Income.  For more information, see the IRS publication and the Medical Expense Tax Deduction Brochure found in the Library.

Remember, tax and financial circumstances are different for each person and the laws are constantly changing.  This information should be not be considered financial advice or used as a substitute for the advice of an accountant or tax advisor.  Seek financial advice from a professional for any questions you have.

Personal Cost of Obesity

The "personal cost of obesity" adds up to $15,568 a year, including medications and food.*

WEIGHT-RELATED COSTS

Items	Estimated Annual Cost
Medical/drug costs (BMI > 35)	$5,965
Out-of-pocket healthcare expenses	$2,182
Employment inactivity costs	$900
Commercial weight-loss program fees	$600
Prescription co-pays (5 meds at $10)	$600
Grocery and dining costs	$5,321
TOTAL	$15,568

* June 2005 online version of the Journal Health Affairs

Once you add up all the costs related to being seriously overweight, you might think that you can't afford not to have something done.

• Are you on any medications?
• Have you ever missed work because of your health?
• Do you spend money on weight loss programs like, Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig or other special diets?
• By eating less you spend less on groceries and eating out.