Question:
Very concerned abut my obesity

I am 21 yrs old and extremely obese.I have adegree in early childcare and work in that field. I have no health ins., but must do something.I am single and cannot afford ins.Can you give me organizations or some one that can guide me to financial help for the surgery? Heather Covert    — heathernicole (posted on March 9, 2009)

March 9, 2009
Hi Heather, Not knowing what state you are in, it may differ from state to state. Call your county Family services center and explain to them the situation. They should be able to direct you to an agency or service that may be able to assist you. You may also want to try the larger hospitals in your area. They may offer a program to assist people with procedures at little to no out-of-pocket expense to you. Good luck. Barb
   — babs71958

March 9, 2009
You can look up Vocational Training in your state and then see if they can help in some way.
   — kathysews

March 9, 2009
Hello Heather, I would check and see if you are able to get Medicaid in what ever state you are in. As different states have different rules to apply. You can also check with a Gastric Dr. and see what type of plans he/she has to offer. I know when I went to my very first meeting they had different companies to apply to for a loan. I'm on state medicaid and all I had to do was [when there was open enrollment] change to a company that would cover the surg. I did all my prelim test and my documented 12 months of Dr visits for them and all went very well. I wish you luck!
   — tootsie52

March 9, 2009
Hello Heather, Insurance wouldn't pay for mine so I went through CareCredit... They give you a loan for it. Just an idea. Goodluck and keep up posted!
   — batiekall05