Tino 0 Posted April 14, 2011 Hi everyone, how are you all doing? I'm turning 17 pretty soon, just got approved by the doctor to get the surgery however my insurance company(Cigna) will not cover anyone under 18. The cost of the surgery is $16,250 and this Doctor has done thousands of surgeries. I graduated from high school when I was 15 and have been overweight for nearly 7+ years. It was just a bad Portion Control and it's just incredibly difficult to change my life with normal exercise/diet. I've tried all of the diets out there, including hCG. Currently working full time as an entrepreneur, business is my passion. I work anywhere from 80 to 100+ hours per week and used to sleeping less the 5 hours per night. I've had to grow up a lot over the past 3 years simply because of needing to take care of my family. I really need to change my health though(& put myself first), I'm almost 200lbs overweight. I weigh a few lbs from 400 and 6'4''. It's not a good situation. This is sort of my introduction to the forum as I love the community sense since I registered and want to remain a member for a long time to come. If you have any advice to get the money, I would really appreciate it. I currently make anywhere from $5,000 to $50,000(I have a very weird online business at the moment) but the last few months I've made nearly nothing and the reserves have dried up so I cannot pay it straight cash. The doc said if I paid cash I can have the surgery within 2-4 weeks and I really want to change my life as soon as possible. My dad's credit is around 560 or so right now, it won't change for at least 3 months because of something that we just fixed today. My mom's credit is even lower so I don't know how well a loan will work getting approved. The only person that "can(770 FICO)" cosign is my Grandma but she refused to help out at all. Tino Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BajaMedGroup 6 Posted April 15, 2011 Hi everyone, how are you all doing? I'm turning 17 pretty soon, just got approved by the doctor to get the surgery however my insurance company(Cigna) will not cover anyone under 18. The cost of the surgery is $16,250 and this Doctor has done thousands of surgeries. I graduated from high school when I was 15 and have been overweight for nearly 7+ years. It was just a bad Portion Control and it's just incredibly difficult to change my life with normal exercise/diet. I've tried all of the diets out there, including hCG. Currently working full time as an entrepreneur, business is my passion. I work anywhere from 80 to 100+ hours per week and used to sleeping less the 5 hours per night. I've had to grow up a lot over the past 3 years simply because of needing to take care of my family. I really need to change my health though(& put myself first), I'm almost 200lbs overweight. I weigh a few lbs from 400 and 6'4''. It's not a good situation. This is sort of my introduction to the forum as I love the community sense since I registered and want to remain a member for a long time to come. If you have any advice to get the money, I would really appreciate it. I currently make anywhere from $5,000 to $50,000(I have a very weird online business at the moment) but the last few months I've made nearly nothing and the reserves have dried up so I cannot pay it straight cash. The doc said if I paid cash I can have the surgery within 2-4 weeks and I really want to change my life as soon as possible. My dad's credit is around 560 or so right now, it won't change for at least 3 months because of something that we just fixed today. My mom's credit is even lower so I don't know how well a loan will work getting approved. The only person that "can(770 FICO)" cosign is my Grandma but she refused to help out at all. Tino Hi Tino...16k seems a bit steep for your surgery. Maybe since you are paying cash you can get some type of discount. Try to work out a lower price with your surgeon. Also, try neighboring cities with different doctors...best of luck and don't get discouraged!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tino 0 Posted April 15, 2011 16k does seem a bit, he said it included 2 nights hospital stay, 3 months followup and a little more. I have chosen this surgeon because he has done almost 6,000 surgeries but I am definitely open to more solutions. Thank you for your advice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shana16 0 Posted April 17, 2011 Have you gave Mexico any thought? I think I have seen it priced around 5000.00. Have you tried nopatientleftbehind.com They are through My Medical Loan. You have to come up with half and the loan has to be over the amount of 3000.00. Hope it helps and good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tino 0 Posted April 29, 2011 Thanks Shana16, I've been moving the past 2 weeks so been very busy and couldn't get back to forum. Been speaking with my dad extensively about Mexico but there seems to be no movement on the subject. I really want to make this happen but 16k is so far away and my insurance won't cover under 18 anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rev Me Up! 75 Posted May 3, 2011 I know that it seems like 18 is a lifetime away. You sound incredibly ambitious and capable with your life. Taking on debt right now may not be the best idea. I don't want to be a downer, but it might be best for you to wait a little while until you have the money or you turn 18 and can have insurance cover the surgery. I know it is hard when you want the surgery so badly. Hang in there--- Lara Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
