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Hi All!

I am restarting my real weight loss journey today on Black Friday, 11/24/2017.

I am a newbie and had my first surgeon visit 11 months ago. I knew going into my appointment that my insurance would not cover the procedure. I was a good candidate and even scheduled a preliminary surgery date, but I had to cancel it (last week of December of 2016). I thought I could cover the surgery until the final price was given to me. I then thought I could get financing from a bank and/or appeal my insurance. Needless to say, both of these did not occur.

My question is, what reputable companies offer financing? What are options for financing? Do any medical provider/facilities offer it? I've done a pretty extensive Internet search, but wanted to ask forum.

I look forward to participating and getting to know many of you.

Follow Me on Instagram: cdbond816 and Twitter: cdbond

Thanks in advance!

Chris

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If you want to stay in the states try CareCredit.
I was approved through Medical Tourism companies but they wanted to add a $2000 processing fee but they would give me a 0% interest if paid in full in 12 months instead of 24. I wasn’t willing to pay that extra so decided to wait. I have heard that a few people have been able to finance and did not mention that high fee. Hope you are more successful than me. I only tried 2 companies and approved by both but neither was enough for the type of surgery I wanted.


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I know it sounds silly, but did you ask the surgeons office? I mean im sure they get plenty of cash pay patients and they want the business. So it benefits them to help you out

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