No VSG for Me?

[Kelkie 0]

I have been hanging around here for a few weeks now, and just love this site. It is by far the most supportive and least judgemental place for WLS support on the net. So, I had my first consult with my surgeon on Monday (2/22). They decided to have me do a 3 month supervised diet, just because the formal program requirements are so vague in my insurance company policy. The wonderful insurance lady from their office called my insurance company today, and other than the psych eval, and this 3 month diet, I am good to go... for the Band or RNY :sad0:, neither of which I want.

I posted on another thread that i live in Oregon, but we have insurance through BCBS North Dakota, from my hubby's job. They are covering the sleeve, but the catch is that you have to have it done at a facility in North Dakota. So, it is 1020 miles from here to there, plus lodging, etc. I could probably work it out so I do all of my preop stuff here, and then have the aftercare covered by my PCP. Since its a "pilot program", I would probably have to participate in studies and tons of other stuff in North Dakota. I could stay here and figure out how to come up with $16,000. Ok, I am done whining now. I just have to figure out how to get this done. I have 3 months of dieting, ahead of me:angry:, and hopefully by then we will have a plan.:thumbup:

[MINI-Me 196]

I traveled out of state for my surgery. It wasn't bad at all. Don't lose hope - I am sure you can work something out. Let us know what you learn about their requirements. We have some pretty smart Cookies here - I bet we can come up with some options for you.

[notsofluffy 3]

Kelkie,

I am going to Mexico for mine in about a month. My insurance won't even CONSIDER it. Cost is 10,000.

Tracy

[Kelkie 0]

Thank you. I am going to look into it, either way. The mexico thing is not an option for me at all, I just don't have that kind of money and no options for borrowing it either. I am going to do some calling next week to find out what I would have to do to get this done. As soon as I know what the requirements are I will post it here.