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What kind of options are there if insurance won't approve a band to sleeve revision? Like where can I go where it is inexpensive to self pay?

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Many of us self payers are choosing to go to Mexico. There are doctors there who charge anywhere from $4,500 to $10,000.

Do lots of research about the doctors, look through and use the search function on this site, or ask questions.

Check out the Self Pay Mexico Forum..http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/forum/114-self-pay-mexico-vertical-sleeve-surgery-new-forum/

Some folks also report lower cost in Nevada and Texas... But I still think Mexico may be the cheapest option with qualified doctors that have done a lot of these surgeries. But I've been wrong before ;)

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You could try to appeal to the insurance company...why did they disapprove?

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While you're waiting for approval research the MX docs so you are well prepared.

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While you're waiting for approval research the MX docs so you are well prepared.

Good idea. Many satisfied Mexi-Sleevers on here.

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I haven't been denied by BCBS yet but the dr to me that unless they can find anything wrong with the band, BCBS MI only covers 1 bariatric surgery per lifetime

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Im still pending because i have a out of network doctor.......... Do anyone have Aetna, just wonder how long the approver will take?

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