Sophia Gettys

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So it's been about a month after about 5 years of research in interest that I've been going full force on this WLS adventure.  I wanted to share some info and goings on! 

My insurance does NOT cover any type of WLS.  When I called the company to see why they did not include this in their coverage, I was told that because it's CO, and we're the healthiest stare in the country, there is no reason to have this coverage.  Wow, that really sucked!  So then I had to find out my options... I am in the process of bankruptcy, so I can't get a loan... so that was out.  I AM going to school FT and could use my financial aide as a possible source, but remember I have a lot of bills already and I can't afford to take out a large school loan... so... what is a girl to do?

I googled free WLS and came up with a clinicaltrial.gov website, and for a moment I was thinking it might actually work out... but alas, no studies willing to pay for the surgeries, just willing to pay you for the after care... which is nice... but not what I need.

Then I decided to work the angle of fund raising and and getting people interested to donate or help me have the surgery!  So that's where I am about now... trying to hustle my way through!:)  Never give up!

HI!

So, it's been a good little while since I signed up here.  It's so great to get so much support!  I feel like I'm not alone and I appreciate you all that have reached out!  This road has already been bumpy with insurance issues and no financing available for those with bad credit... lol or really bad credit like mine:)  I found one organization called Beliteweight.com and Slimband.com, they offer in-house financing for those with credit issues as long as you have a lump sum as a down payment.  I haven't heard a yes or a no on either side of that coin, but I'm excited about it!  Hopefully this will be my option.  They offer surgeons in both Mexico and the US... and the Doc I'm considering has a great record on this site, his name is Dr. Jose Rodriguez:  http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/bariatric+surgeon+insurers+Jose+Rodriguez+jtr.html  I read all the testimonials and he has nothing but great responses.  I have even found a few members from this site that are his patients and they seem to be VERY satisfied and happy with their decision.   The surgery would take place in Juarez Mexico... but I'm not scared of that at all... I'm part Mexican and that is where my family is from!  So it'd be like going home:)  I've looked in to supplemental insurances and secondary insurances... grants, and ways to raise money for the surgery.  I think my next step is to chose one outlet and follow through.  It's just scary because what if I end up having a co-morbidity and lost the opportunity to be covered by one of those insurances?  That would suck!  So I'm walking on thin ice and looking at all of my options!  There is a faint chance that I might get to be a participant for a research panel studying long term effects of the REALIZE system... they in-plant you for free and all you have to do is report back, it's a 5 year study.  IF that happens I'll be the happiest girl in the world.  It's still between R-en-Y (GB) and a band... I really need to sit down with a surgeon to figure out what will be best for me... but which ever they recommend I will do.   This is going to be a long journey, but I've got my comfy shoes on for the long haul!   DON"T STOP BELIEVE'N!