Washington State VSG self pay and surgeons

[kristenskuddles 1]

This question is for anyone who has had VSG performed in Western Washington State and had to pay out of pocket.

How much was your total? Which surgeon did you decide to go with? Are you happy with the outcome?

[magicalwoman 190]

Hi Kristen,

I'm having my surgery on Sept. 8th and I have great insurance. However, my daughter is out of work and wants to have her sugery. It seems like she is not making any progress at all. So many have asked her to just pay out of pocket, I think she was looking at around 6 thousand. I have heard and even the office staff at my surgery center told me that U of W does several free surgeries each year. Might be worth checking into.

Keep posting so that we know how you are doing.

[kristenskuddles 1]

@@magicalwoman Thanks for the info! I will be attending my first seminar next week, but I have been researching online for a couple of years now. I am so ready for this --- even if I have to pay out of pocket {which I heard WA state is one of the highest priced for VSG} --- so be it.... Mama needs a new stomach!!! I have what I thought was great health insurance, but it does not cover bariatric,

I appreciate you taking the time to comment!

And Congrats on your upcoming surgery on the 8th! Cheers to you and your soon to be new self!!!!!

[magicalwoman 190]

Sorry about the insurance.

A couple years ago my insurance made folks join this program (can't remember the name), but it was VERY pricey over $2K and was not covered by insurance. Then once you had this year long program under your belt you could apply to have the surgery covered.

Since then we just need to do 6 months supervised weight loss with our primary care Dr.

My Dr. and I discussed my surgery. I was in an auto accident in 2011, injuries I have only allow me to do limited exercise which is only swimming. So the weight piled on. Once I get rid of the weight, then I will need surgery on my knees and my spine. A truck hit me from behind at 60mph. I told my Dr. I can't ride a bike bad knee, I can't hike anymore, can't do dance or zumba, my back and spine are so bad, bulged C4, 5, 6 and 7. I've had all the injections I can have. The weight makes it so much worse.

Anyway, I am thankful for my Dr. and where I am right now.

Hopefully I can get fully fixed and enjoy this beautiful life.