The most important factor to consider before going for the surgery is the cost. However, the cost varies depending on the following factors:

The surgeon or hospital visited.

 

Visiting the best and expensive hospitals means that the cost of the surgery will definitely be higher as compared to undertaking the surgery in a not so expensive hospital.  The cost of the surgery can also change depending on the surgeon, as some surgeons are expensive depending on their experience and location. 

 

Geography- The surgery cost for Lap Band in major towns is more expensive, as compared to other towns. This is based on the fact that the ongoing business costs are higher in major cities. The bariatricdemands in major towns are also higher as compared to the demands in smaller towns.

 

The cost also varies depending on the country. In patient or outpatient services, where the surgery involves out -patient services; the costs are likely to be cheaper as the person who has undergone the operation is released from the hospital after the surgery. The in- patient person will pay more as compared to the out-patient person because it involves the patients staying overnight or for a few days.  

Depending on the surgeon, the surgery fee is inclusive of the surgeon fee, the anesthesia fees; checkup appointments, the hospital and the lab fees. The patient will therefore not be charged for these services separately from the cost of the lap band surgery.

 

Lap Band surgery cost also comprises for any adjustments or fills that areto be made within the first year when the surgeryis performed. After the one year has lapsed, the patient may be charged for the follow up, and the cost will depend on the surgeon and location. 

 

It is also important to ask for advice from the bariatric surgeon, and find out about the cost and services you expect from the surgeon. This is to prepare you adequately in terms of finances as some surgeons may offer an all-inclusive surgery cost for the lap band surgery.

 

As much as it is vital to focus on the cost of undertaking the surgery, the patient should focus more on the experience of the surgeon. The surgeon should be qualified to perform the surgery, and should also be certified by the relevant medical board.  The patient should also consider the reviews of other people before settling on that surgeon.

 

Ensure also that the type of hospital and surgeon visited will offer quality services. Safety is also a fundamental factor to consider by ensuring that the treatment to be received is safe. Avoid going for cheap lap band surgery costs in a hospital that does not guarantee your safety.Cheap hospitals can also be an indication that the surgeon does not have the experience, and that the hospital may be of low quality. 

 

In general, you're looking at anywhere from ~$5,000 USD up to $20,000 USD, depending on what you want and whom you deal with. Always do your research on the Doctor you're going to deal with to be sure that your surgery costs will be worth it in the end.