Just Went To My Preop Appt And This Is What Happened...

[NenaLinda 20]

My preop appt consisted of weight 269, height 5-6.5", urine sample, blood work, EKG, and a chest X-ray. Anesthesia woman came in and asked a bunch of questions from what medications do i currentlytake, when was the last time i took them. She asked if i took any drugs or marijuana. They ask because smoking cigarettes effects healing and so can marijuana use. She asked if i bruised easily or have been sick recently. Everything took maybe a couple hours. I was told the estimated amount of this vsg surgery is $65k and the insurance allowable portion is 10% so out of pocket I have paid to the hospital $2,142.00 (not including meds and prep foods) not bad considering the surgery is so expensive. I just hope no other bills are sent to me... Now on to patiently waiting for surgery day.

[Webchickadee 716]

It's so crazy that they book the cost at $65K, when I was able to have my surgery done by an excellent surgeon in Mexico for $6000. And that included a 10% premium for my high BMI (>50), all meds, tests, private hospital room, 2 nights in hospital and 2 nights in a 4 star hotel!

[Jlewis229 191]

Congratulations on getting ready for surgery! It's so exciting!!

Just wanted to say, I can't believe that they bill 65K to insurance! That just seems insane to me!

Good luck!

Johnathan

[aliandrews 98]

My surgery was 42,000 and I had to pay 1333 out of pocket. I am on a payment plan because I couldn't pay it all at once.

[SML1997 308]

Congratulations...youre just that much closer to a new you.

[Dooter 1,457]

Holy cow!!! I'd have to say I got one of the best surgeons in the U.S., and he only charged me $12,300 self pay. It must be different when they're billing insurance? I don't know. That seems like a lot. The hospital I was in was nicer than a luxury hotel!! Well, at least you didn't have to pay very much of it, which is good.

Congratulations on getting one step further!

[NenaLinda 20]

Yes, it's different Billing INS they always try to get.more. Self pay would.have been $14,400.00 but you know that's how it is in the USofA lol. I am happy to being this much closer. July 5th is my morning!!!! Just thought I would share what happened bc I was curious of what to expect.

[NenaLinda 20]

Oh and I have UHC choice plus pop plan

[NenaLinda 20]

Ppo lol my phone is nuts!

[mesaucedo 207]

My stats were very similar! I was 260 and I am 5'6"

You better not lose faster than me

My preop appt consisted of weight 269, height 5-6.5", urine sample, blood work, EKG, and a chest X-ray. Anesthesia woman came in and asked a bunch of questions from what medications do i currentlytake, when was the last time i took them. She asked if i took any drugs or marijuana. They ask because smoking cigarettes effects healing and so can marijuana use. She asked if i bruised easily or have been sick recently. Everything took maybe a couple hours. I was told the estimated amount of this vsg surgery is $65k and the insurance allowable portion is 10% so out of pocket I have paid to the hospital $2,142.00 (not including meds and prep foods) not bad considering the surgery is so expensive. I just hope no other bills are sent to me... Now on to patiently waiting for surgery day.

[TinkerToyz 45]

Amazing, I know that what they bill the insurance for is no where near what that actually get paid. I also have a UHC PPO and they will pay my surgeon only $1770.72 for the actual sleeve procedure. My co pay for the procedure was only $301 and change.

[NenaLinda 20]

Geez I wish all I had to pay was $301!!!! I had to pay 10% but it will Be worth it on the long run. :-)

[aznurse4u 17]

I have my pre op appointment July 12. I have BCBS of Alabama. I'm not sure yet what I will have to pay for out of pocket. But this year I signed up for the flex card for $2000. I've used it for my payments for my supervised weight loss, mine and my hubby's RX, and his glasses. I need to check and see how much I have left on it. I hope just enough to cover whatever I will owe out of pocket for my surgery!

[NenaLinda 20]

I have my pre op appointment July 12. I have BCBS of Alabama. I'm not sure yet what I will have to pay for out of pocket. But this year I signed up for the flex card for $2000. I've used it for my payments for my supervised weight loss, mine and my hubby's RX, and his glasses. I need to check and see how much I have left on it. I hope just enough to cover whatever I will owe out of pocket for my surgery!

Good luck to you!

[NenaLinda 20]

My stats were very similar! I was 260 and I am 5'6"

You better not lose faster than me

Haha I just hope to be on the losers bench w you!