Out of Pocket Copay Disappointment

[President_Kynnedy 1]

Well, everything over the last three months in regards to my procedure went off without a hitch. From one appointment to the next, everything went smoothly. So, I'm at my last preop appointment and they tell me my out of pocket expenses that need to be paid before my procedure and killed my whole vibe. I won't be discouraged that easily though. 3 weeks to come up with the money!

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[KateintheKitchen 12]

Hey man I did the same thing. I even had my doctors office contact my insurance and get a two month extension so I could come up with the last $700...do what you gotta do[emoji14]

[QueenOfTheTamazons 634]

My original surgeon had a $2500 lifestyle management fee that had to be paid in full before they would schedule the surgery. Luckily i was able to find a surgeon not much farther away that accepts my insurance and had much more reasonable fees.

[Barryindiana 9]

Way to go, Q. Did you get a school-Doc or Student/Dr.-in-training?

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[QueenOfTheTamazons 634]

No. Fully fledge well regarded doctor. I just did the leg work of finding a doctor that woukd take medical rather than accept the dictor assigned to me by location.

If you are within a couple of hours of northern CA, i suggest Lifetime Surgical and Dr. Richard Nguyen. His staff is awesome and his fee is only $300. That includes the bariatric food packets for the two week pre op diet.