So sorry to hear that, I know it must be heartbreaking to get that kind of news after having your hopes up. I don't know much about private insurance other than most of them are expensive and they can be  hard to get if you have any medical problems at all, including obesity. A good friend of mine tried to get some and was turned down because of being obese. I had to have cobra when I switched jobs and was paying over $900. 00 a month for it.  It's horrible  that companies don't want their  insurance to cover bariatric surgery, they would rather pay out the azz for other illnesses due to being overweight than add it to their policy. I wish you the best of luck in finding a way to get your surgery.

Take Care!
Mary

ty    the filter is used for people that have a family history of blood clots or if you have had them in the past  it is used to keep the bloodclots going up into  your heart n lungs    i didnt require it   but  i asked for it and dr ross was all for it and understood completely   so anything  for extra precaution   my surgery date has changed to april 7 and pre op is on march 30 th  so its comming together  how has everything been going with you and the weight loss any problems?

Most Hospitals require you to pay whatever your insurance does not cover, or at least a portion of it.
If your surgery was say, 25,000 and your insurance only covered 10,000 then they would ask for the 15,000 upfront or a portion of it, usually 20-80%.
Good luck!

I have finally decided on Dr. Bour.  I went ahead last week and paid the 500$ to start and am about to leave work at 5pm and go to a support meeting and get weighed in.  The fee is a lot but hopefully the after care and support is everything they've said it will be and be worth the fee.  I'm just so ready to get started and make some healthy changes....Also wanted to say that this website is the BEST thing ever!!!  I may not post a lot....but trust me I read A LOT.  I've learned so much from all of the folks here and there's nothing better than getting your info from experienced people...So, thanks guys !!!

I had my RNY at MUSC in the Ashley River Tower by T. Karl Byrne.  They only charge a $250.00 fee.  I was very pleased with the care I received at MUSC.  You can go the the MUSC Bariatric Surgery program online.  Check it out.