MONEY QUESTION

[Miz.Phenom 32]

So with surgery near I'm kinda freaking out about paying for things. How much did u guys spend on medication and shots..and as far as paying for the surgery..how much were u asked to put down? (My bariatric center does payments) any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[TJBintheOC 104]

All my meds were included in the price. I paid $18,000. I put down $500. Good luck!!! You're going to be so happy.

[Miz.Phenom 32]

Thank you soo much

[theother_onefoot 122]

My pain and nausea meds for after surgery were also included. My consultation was $200 and I guess kind of a down payment. It was included in my total quoted cost of $13,900 total though. My final cost may have been a bit less since insurance covered the hiatal hernia repair..

[Riz2006 242]

I paid 10k down and making payments to hospital on rest. (30k all together). I am almost 6 months out and 124 lbs down and it's been worth every single penny!

[Sharon1964 2,530]

Do you have insurance? What is your coverage? What is your deductible? What is your out of pocket max for the year?

[Dream4tc 192]

I have insurance that covers bariatric surgery. It paid for my band and will also pay for my revision to bypass. I have a 500 deductible which I already met. My out of pocket max is 1000. I admit my insurance is pretty good and so glad I have it. Surgery is expensive and the biggest fees are for the hospital, not the Dr. I had thought of getting sleeve cash pay and got a quote of 18 K and that included band removal and hernia repair. The surgeon said his fee was only 3000 and the rest went to the hospital....ridiculous!!! This is why so many people go out of the country. Not everybody can afford that much.

[Miz.Phenom 32]

I paid 10k down and making payments to hospital on rest. (30k all together). I am almost 6 months out and 124 lbs down and it's been worth every single penny!

Wow!!that's so awesome great job ????????

[Miz.Phenom 32]

I have insurance that covers bariatric surgery. It paid for my band and will also pay for my revision to bypass. I have a 500 deductible which I already met. My out of pocket max is 1000. I admit my insurance is pretty good and so glad I have it. Surgery is expensive and the biggest fees are for the hospital, not the Dr. I had thought of getting sleeve cash pay and got a quote of 18 K and that included band removal and hernia repair. The surgeon said his fee was only 3000 and the rest went to the hospital....ridiculous!!! This is why so many people go out of the country. Not everybody can afford that much.

Ive been approved by my insurance. I have a high deductible plan that is almost met. I'm estimating that I will only have to pay around 700 or 800 dollars for this procedure just wasn't sure if the meds were included. I should be getting a call here soon to go over payment with someone from the office. Just hope they can take a smaller down payment instead of a large lump sum.

[Riz2006 242]

My insurance does not cover WLS. Only thing it paid for was one blood work. It sucks bc 30k out of pocket is a lot of money but it is what it is.

[Ilovecats1985 100]

My insurance covers everything completely. I meet with my surgeon tomorrow to get my date!!!! I will have a $20 copay for tomorrow's visit and I've had to pay 2 other $20 copays. So in the end I'll have paid $60 pre-op and if they prescribe any medication after surgery my co pays will not be higher than $10 each. We are blessed with very good health insurance.

[Miz.Phenom 32]

My insurance covers everything completely. I meet with my surgeon tomorrow to get my date!!!! I will have a $20 copay for tomorrow's visit and I've had to pay 2 other $20 copays. So in the end I'll have paid $60 pre-op and if they prescribe any medication after surgery my co pays will not be higher than $10 each. We are blessed with very good health insurance.

Daaang where u work at? Lol jk that's awesome tho ????????????

[Ilovecats1985 100]

Lol! It's my husbands insurance. He's a teacher. We've gotten our money's worth this year between me and type 1 diabetic daughter.

[emilyphoenix74 49]

I went to mexico. I paid $250,down and $4000 when I got there. All meds were included.

[jcrob 19]

My insurance paid 90% and I paid 10%. So I paid out of pocket $2500.