Your Out Of Pocket For Surgery.

[Kate rules 43]

10 copayment at each preop visit plus each ancillary appointment (shrink, etc.). Probably 100 bucks. 150 for hospital nutrition class. 300 for surgeons nutrition program. Insurance didn't cover any of that. 30 for post-op meds.

Now, new clothes...

[BigDennis 236]

That is disgusting how they over bill the insurance companies and they still end up paying way more than us self pay people had to pay. No wonder healthcare is where it's at... Greedy hospitals/Doctors.

I think you hit the nail directly on the head! Our medical system is driven more by greed than any concern for the American people! Nothing is standard, nothing is managed, and they are free to charge anything their little hearts desire! The checks and balances for this industry is need of some serious overhaul!

[Rojasanoll 920]

So far, I've paid out of pocket for Phychatrist evaluyation ($200) The day of surgery if it's in and out patient will be $250. If I have to stay over night it will cost me $500. The rest of the bills are paid by BCBS. Of course all the Protein shakes, special diet foods and chewable Vitamins are all costs we have to endure.

I have my doctor appt on Jul 10, nutrition class same day, and then hopefully pick a date for surgery. I've lost 15 pounds since Jun 18 using Protein shakes and a nice dinner salad. I felt by eating light early my pre-surgery 2 weeks of liquids will be easier on me.

Very anxious for the band.

[cfurrey 53]

My insurance was billed 16,500 i paid 175 for the nutritionist but found out i get reimbursed!