$17K - $30K? You could spend the rest of your life on Weight Watchers for less than that, with no danger of infection at all!
Suzi I tried 'em all,every diet you can think of and Weight Watchers.I went from 338 to 329 on Weight Watchers over a four month period. My surgery was covered by Medicare,(partially) and by my own insurance as second-pay...and it wasn't as expensive as you've seen mentioned on this thread,so far my EOB's total about $8K.