Insurance won't cover it so I need $25000

Izabelle G.
on 5/7/12 2:24 am - Cheltenham, PA
VSG on 10/15/12
I found out my insurance (CIGNA Open Access Plus) won't cover it at all due to the type of coverage that my company decided we needed to have. So I decided I want to finance it myself, either through credit cards or loans. So I would like tips on which lenders are credible and which ones you have used to maybe i can piece together the amount I need. I appreciate any information you all can provide.

Thanks!
Mary Catherine
on 5/7/12 3:09 am
 Also look into surgery in Mexico which can be much less expensive.  
alwayz_smilin2587
on 5/7/12 3:41 am - MO
VSG on 04/16/12
 If you are uncomfortable with Mexico...I know in Kansas City, MO there is a surgeon who has a 11,999$ self pay special. My friend had it done by him and had great success. It may be a little less nerve racking than going to Mexico! 

Here is a link!
http://kcbariatric.com/ 
    
alwayz_smilin2587
on 5/7/12 3:43 am - MO
VSG on 04/16/12
 I also noticed it's only for the vertical sleeve or lap band surgery. I just had the sleeve surgery and I'd do it over 100 times! I love my sleeve! 
Emily F.
on 5/7/12 4:08 am
What surgery?

The problem with medical loans are they are generally not for a large amount and with a high interest rate. For that amount, a credit union loan would be easier. w a lower rate. 2nd mortage, home equity line of credit. Borrow from retirement. Borrow from family member or friend and pay back.

I also went to mexico and it was the best hospital experience of my life.
Izabelle G.
on 5/7/12 4:57 am - Cheltenham, PA
VSG on 10/15/12
I want the sleeve. I am not completely against going to another country but not completely for it either. I will have to look into it.
4seasons
on 5/7/12 5:15 am
VSG on 08/13/12
My insurance company doesn't cover it either. My surgeon's office "partner" with a local bank for loans.  This is what I am doing. A little over $19,000. I would rather go that way then use credit cards.
Lisa S.
on 5/7/12 6:13 am - NV
VSG on 07/09/12
Try Blossom Bariatrics- Las Vegas. 702-463-3300. They offer $10.5k for cash pay and like $12k when you finance.

    


 


PoohHag
on 5/7/12 9:14 am - TN
VSG on 06/11/12
 Dr. Wayne Westmoreland in Murfreesboro, TN will do one for $12,000.  Shop around.  $25K is too much.
MaleNurse78
on 5/7/12 12:09 pm - Bossier City , LA
 I am going to Mexico a week from today seeing as my insurance wont cover it either although i have a medical need. But I did not want to have a large amount of debt related to this, so I did my research, luckly one of my co-workers had used this surgon in the past and it went vety well, so I am using the same one. I have to pay $7800 for the RNY Bypass the only other fee is my plane tickets. You should look into it.


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