out of pocket expense if you have medicare

For those who have medicare A/B did you have any out of pocket expense other than the deductable that is required? I have medicare as my primary and Blue Care(cobra plan) as my secondary, after reading the board I am sure they will cover the surgery but I just don't know how much will they cover?

Dear Gina, I had to pay $200 up front for the hospital. I paid nothing to the doc up front. I paid my nutrition counceling up front for $350. I have Medicare primary and BC/BS of Alabama as secondary. Hope this helps. I have not gotten my final bill from the hospital or the doc. Diane

Thanks Diane, That helps alot! Now I have an idea of what I need to save. Gina

Chauncine, You look great! No hanging skin? I am mad with you now.... Keep up the good work. JaNae

Way to go!!! Thanks for sharing. I love having these kinds of conversations with my doc. At my 3 month follow-up, the doc went over my health history (because I was bummed at ONLY losing 53lbs)....hmmmmmm...ALL of my co-morbidities are GONE...i'm on one prescription drug for my thyroid and the rest are over the counter stuff (vitamins, b-12, etc....heck of a lot cheaper)...he also pointed out that i've dropped my BMI by about 10 points. by the time i left his office i was soooo psyched up about being healthier....Being healthy should be our ultimate goal (in my humble opinion). Absolutely love the picture with your son.....you two are absolutely beautiful (yep, i think guys can be beautiful...inside and out) Beth

I almost forgot... the site is FREE too!

Ive been to that site but never really put it to use, the one that i use is www.fitday.com and it really easy to use and free as well. take care