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Im considering on going with Dr C, how has ur journey gone. how long did the process go from start to surgie date. If u dont mind what was the out of pocket cost, if you dont want to say thats cool. I also have HMSA, HMO and Dr C refered me to a Dr SCHIFF at Pali Momi, my  current BMI is 42 and Im 330 pounds. I need to get heathier, Me and my wife just had a son and i need to watch him grow. Any help would be grealty helpful again thank you.

Aloha!

I sent you a private message and if there is anything else you'd like to know, please don't hesitate to ask......  Everyone has been so helpful to me I'd love to be able to help someone else :)  viki

Aloha:  I'm really enjoying reading these posts. I'm at the stage of trying to figure out which doctor to go to, I have one friend that had Dr. C and one that had Dr. Fowler. Did HMSA cover most of your expenses w/Dr. C or did you have a big co-pay ($4000?)  Mahalo

Yes my out of pocket to Dr C was actually $4500.00.  I believe at one time it was $4000.00 but it has since gone up.  I think Dr. Fowler only requires $600.00 fee.  Don't quote me on that but it's close to that.
No matter who you chose it's a personal choice but either way, it's a wonderful thing!!!
Good Luck on your journey :)

If there is anything else you'd like to know, please don't hesitate to ask.

Aloha,
viki

I am going thru the queens program. As far as i know, our fee will be like 250 dollars...and thats just for the dietician because HMSA doesnt cover it. Then I recall them saying it would be 12 dollars each for the anesthesiologist and surgeon fee. But we have to pay 20% of all eligible charges for the hospital......as far as Dr. Fowlers (if this is the doctor at palimomil, im not to sure)....his fee is 1000 bucks....but it includes all dietician cost, an gym membership...and etc.

i only had to pay $600 for Dr. Fowlers fee but maybe he upped the price since he got so busy