Insurance doesn't cover surgery

[Ellens531 81]

Has anyone had an insurance policy that doesn't cover bariatric surgery? And what other options are there aside from paying over $20k?

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[Chunkysoup 75]

You can finance through Care Credit, that’s how I’m getting mine done. Although I was fortunate to find a Dr in my state that does it for 10,000. You may do some research to see if you can find one with that price. I know of Dr’s in Florida, Dallas, and OK. Hopefully some others can chime in if they know of other locations where Dr’s do it for around that price. What state do you live in?

[Frustr8 7,886]

I'm pretty sure there was one someone quoted in Louisiana if that OP is still active maybe she will chime in. Also Dr Mark Pleatman in Michigan is pretty reasonable.

[GreenTealael 25,528]

Medical Tourism, Mexico is very reasonable

[Ellens531 81]

I'm pretty sure there was one someone quoted in Louisiana if that OP is still active maybe she will chime in. Also Dr Mark Pleatman in Michigan is pretty reasonable.

Thank you. My boyfriend's company changed insurance companies and new one doesn't cover surgery. Do you think he looked into it before doing 7 months with nutritionist? Of course not. I told him to review with their office lets see what we can do. My company is also switching insurance on July 1. Not sure if I should do my 3rd nutrition appt when that office isn't on my plan now.

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[Ellens531 81]

You can finance through Care Credit, that’s how I’m getting mine done. Although I was fortunate to find a Dr in my state that does it for 10,000. You may do some research to see if you can find one with that price. I know of Dr’s in Florida, Dallas, and OK. Hopefully some others can chime in if they know of other locations where Dr’s do it for around that price. What state do you live in?

$10k is great! Unfortunately we live in jersey and we never get any kinds of breaks [emoji12]

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[Sosewsue61 3,185]

The recovery from this surgery is relatively easy, so traveling for it would not be a major issue. FL flights are inexpensive.

[Creekimp13 5,841]

7 minutes ago, Sosewsue61 said:

The recovery from this surgery is relatively easy,

Be careful. It's relatively easy for MOST people...but if you run into complications, being at a clinic away from home can turn into a nightmare.

Not a super common scenario, but it does happen pretty often (about 5% of patients...one in twenty). Lot of stories of folks here, in fact, who have had issues with strictures, bleeds, digestive issues, etc. Very important to figure out who is going to take care of you if problems arise once you get home, who you can call for help, ect.

Edited June 14, 2018 by Creekimp13