Lots of surgeons (in different specialties) do not accept insurance for a variety of reasons. Some don't want to deal with the hassle of waiting to be paid/approved; may have to do with malpractice or they just don't want to deal with insurance.

Some people pay out of pocket, loans/borrow money or go on a payment plan. Some surgeons may say they do not accept insurance but will file on your behalf.

Congratulations on beginning a wonderful journey!  I went thru Sinai's program w/a different Dr, but I've followed up with Dr. Li and she is AWESOME!  The program at Sinai is really great and I've done so well.  They are always available for questions and concerns.  Good luck with whatever decision you make!  It was the best decision I've ever made in my life.

Thanks everyone! I think I have found someone amazing: Dr. Hubbly at Comprehensive Primary Care.
http://www.comprehensiveprimarycare.com/
I met her last week and she is amazing and took so much time talking to me, and discussing the whole thing with me. She's going to go through my records from other doctors too. She is awesome!!!! I am so thrilled, I was so nervous going in

Hi~ I am just beginning my 6 month pre-op so don't have any "been there, done that" advice.  I hope it helps to know that you're not alone and I (and others) am PULLING FOR YOU!  I know for me it helps to forgive myself (loudly and sometime out loud).  Just saying "that's ok, you'll do better starting now" might actually help?
Good luck!

Hi,
I see Dr. Khetan at Rockville Internal Medicine Group.  It's off of Montrose Road.  I think he's great.  He's patient and  open.  I really like that he's never pressured me either way.  He recently asked "so we need to start thinking about what we're going to do long term about your weight loss, what do you think?"  I was amazed!  He (obviously) is male though.  I like the practice since it has a sleep clinic attached to it.  My surgeon will be out of Innova Fair Oaks though - Dr. Moazzez since I have CIGNA.  I haven't gotten to the recommendation letter but think he'd be cooperative. 
Good luck!