Help I need some advise.
Hello to everyone. I have been on my WLS journey for almost a year now. I have completed every imaginable test and completed a six month diet plan pre insurance prerequisites. I have BCBS of IL and been rejected two times now. In November I got "permanently laid off" I have elected continuing my medical coverage with COBRA. I have checked and BCBS will continue my same coverage under the COBRA program. Its pricey considering my unemployment is only 300/week. I'm currently having back pain and now severe leg and foot pain from a spinal injury (surgery) in 2004. My primary care doctor spoke to me yesterday and said due to declining health issues with my spine I need to move now on the surgery (especially if I wait until I get another job I will have to start the process all over again.) I need the sleeve but will have to entertain the idea of self pay or get the band and let the insurance company cover it. (I had a family member have severe consequences with RNY and will not consider that) Can you self payers give me some prices? I know my family prefers I stay in the states but I need to get all my information then make my decision. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY AQVICE FROM MY SLEEVESTER FRIENDS OUT THERE.
