Money I saved after having WLS

[Suzannesh 376]

Hi Everyone,

I thought about how much WLS cost and then I sat down and did a little calculation on what I would save each month. I was amazed when I figured out that is sure didn’t take me long to pay myself back because I wasn’t spending as much for food, medication, doctor’s visits, eating out and less gas for my car because I walked a lot more and did my shopping on my walks.

Yes self-pay does cost us more. I gave up waiting for an insurance company to say yes, because I knew that they just weren’t going to do it and I wasn’t willing to give away any more days of my life. I knew Dr. Aceves was the best and that was just where I was going.

Check out my numbers and think about how fast you actually recover your initial investment in yourself.

Suzanne

Sleeved 10/21/2008

Total weight lost 105 pounds

Item

Saving Costs per month

Savings

Cost of my Sleeve Surgery

Food

$150.00

$1,800.00

by Dr. Aceves

Eating out

$150.00

$1,800.00

Medication

$75.00

$900.00

Doctor

$100.00

$1,200.00

Gas/walk more

$25.00

$300.00

Saving per month

$500.00

Total savings for 1 year

$6,000.00

$8,700.00

How long it took me to pay myself back

for my WLS because I was saving each

month because I wasn't eating as much

or going to the doctor as much and

taking less medication.

So at the end of 17 months I had saved

enough money to pay myself back what I

spent for the cost of my WLS. AREN'T YOU WORTH THE COST OF THE SURGERY?

Take care, and be happy,

[Margaret 4]

Impressive! I just got to ditch a $60/mo blood pressure med for an as-needed $7/mo prescription. That's big, too! And I love the grocery/eating out "new" bills! I'm just 4 weeks out but it's wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

Hi Everyone,

I thought about how much WLS cost and then I sat down and did a little calculation on what I would save each month. I was amazed when I figured out that is sure didn’t take me long to pay myself back because I wasn’t spending as much for food, medication, doctor’s visits, eating out and less gas for my car because I walked a lot more and did my shopping on my walks.

Yes self-pay does cost us more. I gave up waiting for an insurance company to say yes, because I knew that they just weren’t going to do it and I wasn’t willing to give away any more days of my life. I knew Dr. Aceves was the best and that was just where I was going.

Check out my numbers and think about how fast you actually recover your initial investment in yourself.

Suzanne

Sleeved 10/21/2008

Total weight lost 105 pounds

Item

Saving Costs per month

Savings

Cost of my Sleeve Surgery

Food

$150.00

$1,800.00

by Dr. Aceves

Eating out

$150.00

$1,800.00

Medication

$75.00

$900.00

Doctor

$100.00

$1,200.00

Gas/walk more

$25.00

$300.00

Saving per month

$500.00

Total savings for 1 year

$6,000.00

$8,700.00

How long it took me to pay myself back

for my WLS because I was saving each

month because I wasn't eating as much

or going to the doctor as much and

taking less medication.

So at the end of 17 months I had saved

enough money to pay myself back what I

spent for the cost of my WLS. AREN'T YOU WORTH THE COST OF THE SURGERY?

Take care, and be happy,

[lkcraig316 4]

Just on the two-week pre-op diet I figured I saved anywhere between $50 and $80 per week on Breakfast and lunch. I ALWAYS ate those out during the work week. It's amazing how much money obesity costs us individually, with food, meds, docs, etc. So not only are we becoming physically healthier, we are also becoming FINANCIALLY healthier!

[Suzannesh 376]

Just on the two-week pre-op diet I figured I saved anywhere between $50 and $80 per week on breakfast and lunch. I ALWAYS ate those out during the work week. It's amazing how much money obesity costs us individually, with food, meds, docs, etc. So not only are we becoming physically healthier, we are also becoming FINANCIALLY healthier!

Hi,

Bingo,

You got just what I was saying. I didn't figure this out right at first about about 2 months into it, I sure did. I wish you great success in your new journey.

Suzanne

[Suzannesh 376]

Impressive! I just got to ditch a $60/mo blood pressure med for an as-needed $7/mo prescription. That's big, too! And I love the grocery/eating out "new" bills! I'm just 4 weeks out but it's wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

Hi,

It is amazing in the amount of money that we spend to remain fat. As we lose the fat we gain control over our eating, and being healthy and our money too.

Good for you and I wish you nothing but success.

Hug,

Suzanne