Okilady

Hey there!!! I am 30 & have just started the journey as well, but for the Gastric Sleeve. I am so excited/anxious with this decision. My mother had Gastric Bypass & has gone from 350 to 145 in a little over a year. I am currently at 230 & hoping to be back to my old 150 self with the help of this surgery. I would LOVE a journey buddy too. I am a cash pay patient so I'm currently working on saving the funds.

The fine was only $200 last year for my family of 4. This year they are projecting around $400. We were quoted $1300/mo for our family with extremely high deductibles to meet should we need to use the insurance. After doing the math & the fact that my family (by the grace of God) NEVER uses the hospital or has any serious medical conditions needing insurance, we decided not to get it right now. That $1300/mo is more than our house payment. So to us, Saving $15,600 (plus the deductibles if used) over a $400 penalty is perfectly fine. I did call around to insurances for myself & none will cover this surgery unless you have a year of documented health issues (high blood pressure, sleep apnea, diabetic etc) In which I don't have.

No insurance at all. I'm a small business owner.

I am terrified of the idea of going to Mexico. As most of you know, it is so much cheaper there. So, I am looking for Dr in Dallas/Plano area that does the sleeve for a good price. So far I have been quoted everything from $12,200 (no post opp meds etc) to $16,000 with 2 years post up care etc. I have NO insurance. So I am cash pay. I don't have good credit, so I don't qualify for some of the medical financing groups. So, someone who does in house financing with proof of income is what I'm looking for. PLEASE let me know if you know anyone.