AStephenson

Well that sure is sucky, to say the least! I just started mid-july on my weight loss surgery journey and already I've been shot down by my insurance, thankfully I haven't gone through anything but an hour long bariatric seminar to find out though. I was sorely disappointed, I can imagine how upset and frustrated you must be feeling right now, probably even angry and I completely understand. I'm not giving up...too early in the game for me, and you shouldn't either. You've gone this far, don't turn back now!

Hello! I just joined the group and have been busy reading everyone's posts and soaking up all the great and generous information provided. I am newly considering VSG with Dr. Alvarez, found out about it researching the lap band(my cousin was urging me to have it done after her lap band success) and watching his youtube videos. I just cant get my mind around the idea of having that foreign device willingly implanted and the ensuing "maintenance" so now after learning about VSG I have myself completely talked out of it! I'm currently trying to gain my husbands support and researching finances. I've never been much of a money saver and know it will take me FOREVER to save up $9000, especially since I'm currently unemployed! I've already been shot down for the lapband procedure by my insurance here in the states, so I know VSG surgery in Mexico is not going to be approved either..I've read a lot of folks get it financed and the interest rates and terms vary a lot. Just wondering what kind of monthly payments people have?? Also...am I correct in that some people have applied for credit through Dr. Alvarez's website, been approved, then denied credit?? Craziness....