I need help to get started with lap-band!!!

fatabulous · February 23, 2009

Hello, my name is Charlotte McCoy. I have a Home childcare, so I am self employed. I have no major insurance to pay for the surgery, yet I am 5'3 and I weigh 356lbs. I JPS Connection, but they do not have a surgeon to cover the procedure. I have two kids that I can not even take to the movies. I know this because, I took them yesterday to see Madea Goes To Jail, and I cried thru the whole movies, because the arms on the chair were killing me. But how much can you deny your kids, because you are fat. The truth of the matter is, I am not ready to die. I want to live and live happy. I am married and he tries to support me mentally, but I know the truth about myself. What can I do? Who can help me?

GuyMontag · February 23, 2009

I went through a company called CareCredit and did my lapband self pay. Also, I found a doctor that had a fixed price...that covered everything for 2 years...that way there's no hidden fees to sneak up on me. The CareCredit website is just CareCredit if you're interested.

Dinorahp · February 24, 2009

Have you considered Mexico? I had my surgery done by dr. Ponce de leon in TJ, it went great and paid a fraction of whta I would have paid in the US.

Good Luck!

Dinorah

kleedy · February 24, 2009

If financing it isnt possible then try finding a hospital in your area that has a weight loss center. A weight loss center is supported by lap band doctors and dietition that will work with you on a diet and excercise.

I always say that when it comes to anything in life as far as price goes, you get what you pay for so if you do look into Mexico be caution.

Best of luck and God Bless.