Self-Paying Us Doctor

[HeatherN 0]

I have been denied coverage of my revision of lab band to sleeve. I have been researching Mexico options for self-pay. My husband prefer that I stay in the US, because of after care. Has anyone used a US doctor for a revision that gave a good price for self-pay patients. I will travel anywhere in the US.

Thanks for any information!

Heather

[PEvette 297]

I'm in Houston and my doc is in our medical center here.....he charges 17,700, I'm self-pay too, my insurance has a total exclusion on WLS....it will pay for me to do Optifast, but not WLS, stupid!

[valdostaGA 149]

There's a Dr in Vegas that charges $10,000 I'll find out his name. I seen several of his patients on another forum. Inbox me if u want the info.

[PEvette 297]

Why would going to Mexico negate any after care in the US? I had my surgery in Mexico, but my PCP is here in the USA and is well versed in bariatrics. FYI.

there are some doctors who refuses to see people who have had WLS in Mexico...I know a couple here in Houston who will refuse to see mexico WLS patients

[valdostaGA 149]

Dr.Thomas Umbach he done several of my chat friends sleeve for $10,000 but I'm not sure about revision. Google him he has youtube videos, and his office # is also on there.

[littlebits 154]

I'm in Houston and my doc is in our medical center here.....he charges 17' date='700, I'm self-pay too, my insurance has a total exclusion on WLS....it will pay for me to do Optifast, but not WLS, stupid![/quote']

I have to do Opti-fast too. How is it? I am easing into the pre-op diet. The EAS shakes are too thin. I like Premium shakes from Trader Joe's; they are a lot thicker. I'm hoping that the Opti-fast ones aren't bad...

Little Bits

[PEvette 297]

I have to do Opti-fast too. How is it? I am easing into the pre-op diet. The EAS shakes are too thin. I like Premium shakes from Trader Joe's; they are a lot thicker. I'm hoping that the Opti-fast ones aren't bad...

Little Bits

I chosed to do Medifast instead of Optifast...they are basically the same, but Medifast is more popular....my insurance covered the doctor visits for both...depends on your testing results you do one of 3 plans, 1) eat/drink 4 Meal Replacements and have one lean and green meal, 2) eat/drink 5 Meal Replacements and have one lean and green meal, or 3) eat/drink 4 meal replacements and have 2 lean and green meals....and you can have pickles, SF popsciles, and SF Jello as Snacks....I did it for 4 weeks and lost 25 pounds, but couldn't take it anymore, I wanted to eat food, not drink shakes all the time...

[littlebits 154]

I chosed to do Medifast instead of Optifast...they are basically the same' date=' but Medifast is more popular....my insurance covered the doctor visits for both...depends on your testing results you do one of 3 plans, 1) eat/drink 4 meal replacements and have one lean and green meal, 2) eat/drink 5 meal replacements and have one lean and green meal, or 3) eat/drink 4 meal replacements and have 2 lean and green meals....and you can have pickles, SF popsciles, and SF Jello as Snacks....I did it for 4 weeks and lost 25 pounds, but couldn't take it anymore, I wanted to eat food, not drink shakes all the time...[/quote']

Wow...my "official" pre-op diet starts on the 5th. You can purchase a combination of the shakes, bars & Soups.

Sn: Congrats on the 25 lbs!!!

Little Bits

[HeatherN 0]

Thanks for all the input! I am still doing my research and praying that my appeal to the insurance company will come back postive, so I don't have to go anywhere else.

[MINI-Me 196]

Dr. Umbach was my surgeon. But this was my first WLS. If your appeal is denied, definitely contact him & see his pricing for revisions.

[thinmymind 107]

I have to do Opti-fast too. How is it? I am easing into the pre-op diet. The EAS shakes are too thin. I like Premium shakes from Trader Joe's; they are a lot thicker. I'm hoping that the Opti-fast ones aren't bad...

Little Bits

I like the Optifast better than any of the other Protein shakes out there.

[littlebits 154]

I like the Optifast better than any of the other Protein shakes out there.

Thanks thinmymind. Are they filling?

Little Bits

[joyfuljoy 3]

My dream is finally coming true thanks to BeLiteWeight. My surgery is scheduled in July.

I tried with BlueCross No Choice excuse me... Bluecross BlueShield and it didn't work!! If you want more info about them please inbox me!! FYI... Everyone please do your own research about doctors and don't let others influence your decision. Also, going out of the US is not what others make it seem. DO YOUR RESEARCH AND PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME.

[alexb 9]

I was self pay with Dr Nick in Dallas. His is around 13,000 for the sleeve and he has one of the highest success rates in the country!

[ShoeLover 141]

My dream is finally coming true thanks to BeLiteWeight. My surgery is scheduled in July.

I tried with BlueCross No Choice excuse me... Bluecross BlueShield and it didn't work!! If you want more info about them please inbox me!! FYI... Everyone please do your own research about doctors and don't let others influence your decision. Also, going out of the US is not what others make it seem. DO YOUR RESEARCH AND PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME.

Exactly what do you mean by "going out of the US is not what others make it seem".....please do not make blanket statements like this, it can be confusing to the newbies on this board.