Wednesday the 12th, my birthday, I went to a two hour presentation by the surgeon and his team on what they offer.  About 20 folk attended including a "Harley Graduate," that is, rides a Harley like me, and a woman .  The former had the sleeve, the latter RNY.  I have submitted a request for them to check my insurance, as I have hospital only cover and I don't want to enter on a process that I won't be able to pay for because of unplanned extras!  I have seen the surgeon in another setting and he has a great reputation.  Alas my surgery will be complicated as I have had a hernia, repair which has mesh which has migrated and now another hernia.  I get terrible refux and wind fore and aft!  So, hope I hear this week if my insurance will pay and then I can really get on the journey which I have started mentally!  I am 65 but pick if this op happens I'll get another 20+ years which would be really great.  The surgeon does not think age is a problem just whether I am prepared to take the risks that go with the op.  I am ready, let's hope the insurance company is!  Kiorana123.

 Best of luck as you embark on the journey of a lifetime.  Make sure you do your homework by attending orientations at your surgeon's office and reading up on the OH forums but make sure that you take everything you read with a grain of salt as we all have different experiences.  You can always check in to the Men's forum for some no nonsense (well maybe some nonsense) pointers, tips and answers to your questions.  Good Luck!

Yes, doing lots of reading and of course people quickly forget pain.  I can't imagine this all happens seemlessly if you'll forgive the pun or should that be without a staple diet!  I.

Reply 2.  Funny how you find out what your insurance covers after you get a policy.  RNY not covered.  Never mind, more incentive to go to the gym!   Keep up the good work.

I had 2 different health insurance policies...neither covered weightloss surgery.  I had to pay $23,000. out of pocket for my surgery 5 years ago.

I cant even imagine paying out of pocket, will all the bills rolling in, with all the tests that were performed, this RnY is easily costing the INS $60 grand, if not more! 

Just remember, what an insurance company is billed is often much more than what they end up paying.