Insurance nightmare!

 I called my insurane company and they said they will not pay for any wight loss surgery, But 3 years ago they would have paid for it! I will fight till the end till I can't fight no more and I will never give up. I hope all works out for you!  

 Hi, My name is Dawn and like you I'm self pay too, I found a doctor in Conway SC Dr Morris Washington and I'm getting the sleeve and it is $8,000. That is everything from pre-op to post-op he will do the lap band too for $8,000. I will have my surgery in July 2012. I hope this will help you.

Dawn 

 Hi Dawn, thanks for the info on Dr. Washington. I am curious, how can his cost be so low? Does he do the surgery in a hospital or in a surgical center? Does he use a certified anesthesialogist? (not sure of spelling?) I don't mean to question you, I just am trying to wrap my brain around how his cost can be so low?! Lesley

Actually it's based mostly on what your employer has on the policy they offer their employees.

Most insurance companies will cover WLS IF and ONLY IF the company offers it (and pays extra for it) to be added to what is offered their employees.

So both of us could have UHC and one of us be allowed to have surgery and one not...all depending on their employer.

Liz

Check for self pay discounts with different surgeons.  I live in Michigan and my surgeon has partnered with the hospital and anesthesia so that the total cost of the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy is $11,000.  But that's not horrible when that includes everything and 90 days of post op follow up.  Also no extra hospital fees or anything.  There may be other surgeons that do the same thing and combine everything for one price for their cash pay patients.

All you have to do is look him up and you will found out for your self! Dr. Washington is a well know-en doctor if you look him up, And he is also listed on OH the web page you are on now. Maybe Dr. Washington cares for people and would like to help them so they don't have to travel to Mexico. I wish you the best!

Dawn