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Topic: RE: self paying WLS newbie looking for finacing tips
Hi Cira. Thanks for your suggestion. I will look into doing a medical loan. I am planning on taking a 401k loan to finance part of the surgery.
Topic: RE: self paying WLS newbie looking for finacing tips
Welcome to the MD forum!
Can you try to get a medical loan. Like for example I had done that long time ago with MBNA who is now Bank of America. You can aleast finance the part that you don't have. I would really try that instead. I just couldn't see myself going to mexico for such a life altering surgery. You know what I mean?
At any rate I want to wish you all the best in your journey.
Keep us posted on how things go.
Cira
Can you try to get a medical loan. Like for example I had done that long time ago with MBNA who is now Bank of America. You can aleast finance the part that you don't have. I would really try that instead. I just couldn't see myself going to mexico for such a life altering surgery. You know what I mean?
At any rate I want to wish you all the best in your journey.
Keep us posted on how things go.
Cira
I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.
Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
Topic: self paying WLS newbie looking for finacing tips
Hello. I am a new member. My insurance excludes all weight loss related surgery. I am contemplating paying for vsg surgery myself. I would appreciate any tips, suggestions, etc. on finding a facility in the DC/Baltimore area who performs bariatric surgery for less than $15,000.
I have consulted with 3 hosptials in the past couple of months and all of them charge between $18,000 -$20,000+ for self pay weight loss surgery. All of them also wanted the entire payment for the suregery up front. Does anyone know of any hospitals/facilities that offer a payment plan (50% down, etc.)? I'm considering going to Mexico as a last resort. I would prefer to have the surgery in the US.
I have consulted with 3 hosptials in the past couple of months and all of them charge between $18,000 -$20,000+ for self pay weight loss surgery. All of them also wanted the entire payment for the suregery up front. Does anyone know of any hospitals/facilities that offer a payment plan (50% down, etc.)? I'm considering going to Mexico as a last resort. I would prefer to have the surgery in the US.
Topic: RE: Surgiversary 163 lbs lost in 365 days *PICS*
2011 goal It works if you work it! 
Unbelievable! Congratulations on your success and new life. All the best in what lies ahead.
Topic: RE: Revision
No I have no idea but one way to find out for sure is contacting medicare yourself. Hopefully they can give you some answers.
Good luck with everything.
Cira
Good luck with everything.
Cira
I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.
Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
Topic: RE: What happened to this message board?
Hi Andy,
How are you doing?
I am sorry I haven't been around. I have been so busy, I started working a few weeks ago fulltime, I also have online schooling and three children under 9 years of age and a 2 year old grandson that I am always busy watching after work that I don't have time to get on much on OH. One thing that I realized with OH is that most of the time it says I am off line and it takes forever to connect me so I give up waiting and never get a chance to get back on.
Have you noticed that or is it just me?
In the Summer I will have plenty of time to be posting since I will be home for the Summer with the children. If there is anything you need you can always contact me by email. I can respond to my email through my cell phone. [email protected]
Take care Andy.
Cira
How are you doing?
I am sorry I haven't been around. I have been so busy, I started working a few weeks ago fulltime, I also have online schooling and three children under 9 years of age and a 2 year old grandson that I am always busy watching after work that I don't have time to get on much on OH. One thing that I realized with OH is that most of the time it says I am off line and it takes forever to connect me so I give up waiting and never get a chance to get back on.
Have you noticed that or is it just me?
In the Summer I will have plenty of time to be posting since I will be home for the Summer with the children. If there is anything you need you can always contact me by email. I can respond to my email through my cell phone. [email protected]
Take care Andy.
Cira
I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.
Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
Topic: RE: Anthem BCBS of CA... 6 month supervised dietary program question
Regardless of what your insurance policy states, the state of Maryland requires the 6 month supervised nutritional program. Which trumps the policy. But look at it this way, those 6 months gives you a chance to start changing your eating habits and the foods you eat, prepares you mentally and physically for the surgery and is a great learning opportunity.
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