vonnie,
RE: "I am still trying to decide if I can afford the surgery..."
Yes, I have, and Dr. Carter is not only great :thumbup:, but has an excellent bedside manner and he and his staff will make you feel very comfortable :tt2:! HE IS A GREAT SURGEN!
Now: First and formost, you can't NOT AFFORD the surgery. Not only will it save your life, but your will MORE than make back whatever it costs in reduced meds, healthcare costs, insurance premiums, comfort and a thousand other things.
Also, I believe I have a card that you can use to get $500 off the cost (other that have had the surgery may also have them). I gave one to another friend that jut had it done and that is what she saved...she also paid for it all herself. Let me know if you are interested. I think you have to tell them you are being referred by someone and have the card.
I, being VERY LUCKY, having GREAT insurance...it only cost me $20! Total! Remember cost wise that you have to go back for scheduled “fills” and that can be an additional expense. For me, it’s $20 each visit but I don’t know what it would be for you.
Now , if you don’t want to lose weight, lose it easily, not feel deprived of your “special foods”, don’t won’t to reduce your grocery & eating out budget by 3/4ths,, don’t want to look years younger and live longer, then whatever the cost, it’s not worth it :cool2: (Tongue in cheek).
I had it done 5 months ago by Dr. Carter. I wanted to lose very slowly…I started at 345 and now weight 290, so I would give it a "TWO THUMBS UP"!
Hope this helps...feel free to contact me.
Drew
