florida girl needs help

Some of you may remember me, I've been trying to get gastric bypass surger since 2000. I've both watched and help this website and education regarding obesity grown since then. I'm still strugling to get the surgery and am loosing my battle with obesity now more than ever. I need help. My insurance will only pay 50% of my surgery to a max of $25,000.00 including all preoperative and perioperative costs. Now I'm turning to all of you for help. I live in the panhandle of florida, only 20 miles from dothan, alabama and 50 miles from panama city. I need a surgeon, and ideas on how to pay for the remaining costs of my surgery. I cant let the go on any longer, my life is slipping away. I need help.

What about finding a new job with better insurance?  My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Even though my insurance is picking this up, I did notice that my doctor has advertisments for "care credit" which allows you to finance your surgery. 

Also, when you do find a surgeon, ask him if he is willing to give "insurance rates" to your surgery.  Meaning that he might charge 30K for a surgery, but insurance pays him 18K--he might let you have a discount.  Best of luck to you and I hope you will find everything that you need!