People, who are highly obese and cannot lose weight even after taking all the possible measures, are the ones who usually opt for lap band surgery.
If you are interested in this surgery, before looking at the cost, take into consideration all the other factors.
The most important is choosing the right surgeon to perform the surgery.
The surgeon should have the necessary experience and expertise in performing such surgeries and he or she should have the time to address all your health concerns.
Once you have found the right surgeon to do the surgery, the next thing is to figure out what is cost of the surgery.
There will be different costs involved, ranging from the surgeon's fee to the cost of the hospital stay to the cost of the anesthesia.
All these different expenses when added together will give you an idea about what a lap band surgery costs.
Check with your health insurance provider whether a certain amount of the expense associated with the surgery will be borne by them.
Nowadays many insurance providers are covering the cost of lap band surgery if it is for health reasons.
Coming to the actual cost of a lap band surgery.
The surgery is a complex one and hence, the cost associated is a little high compared to other surgeries for weight loss.
In the US, the cost of a lap band surgery can vary from $13,000 to $30,000.
It goes without saying the cost is dependent on numerous factors, including the city where the surgery is performed.
Also, you should note that the surgery is also performed in some other countries, like Mexico, Costa Rica, Spain, India and Belgium.
These countries offer high standards and also, the cost is effectively cheaper than the US.
Many Americans opt to go to Mexico due to its proximity to the US.
In Mexico, the cost of lap band surgery is practically half of what a person would spend in the US.