Question:
Has anyone had Lap-RNY by Dr. Kuri in TJ

self pay, how much does it cost? I know the Lap-Band is $8500, is the RNY more? Please advise. Thank you... Jackie    — Jackie C. (posted on June 15, 2002)

June 16, 2002
I'm hearing good things about the cost of the lap-band going down. My docs (Drs. Brown, Snow and ?) here in Canon City, Colorado are working with our hospital to get it all done in 23 hours for self-pay patients. This makes it an outpatient surgery with the total cost around $6,000.
   — Caddy W.

September 15, 2002
I've spoke with Dr Kuri in August to ask him how much it would cost for lap rny and he said he doesn't do that anymore. he said that the lap band was so successful that he doesn't offer the rny. I told him the info on his website says he does, and he said they are going to change that. So I guess he doesn't do it anymore.
   — Monette L.