[dshobbies]

Hello KenG,

Welcome and don't worry about English. If we can't understand something, we'll ask you.

Though some people quote the price of their surgery only, if you're looking at the form used on Surgical Outcomes, most quote the price they paid in total, which includes airfare, hotel expenses and often, the cost of someone accompanying them. In my case, Mark came with us too. Then, my quoted price was for 5 days in the hospital, I stayed for 9 days. I also decided to stay in Germany for 3 weeks, some only stay a few days following their release from the hospital.

I don't know the guidelines for Dr. B quoting a specific price for a specific surgery but we all have varied circumstances which add to the final cost. I believe that accounts for the differences.

Then of course, the exchange rate is forever changing.

Dale