paying for any complications
to those of you who have had complications no matter how small how did you pay for them? I am pulling all the money I have along with my little bit of 401k money and other savings just to pay for this and the flight. what would happen if a complication happened during surgery or while in the hospital. I know things could possibly go wrong (leaks, infection, anything)? how do you finacially handle it?
There is a local doctor here who will cover any complications related to the surgery for 6 months, and sleeve related issues for a year. I am thinking it is worth the extra money to just stay in the U.S. to have this added benefit (he charges $15K versus $8700 for Dr Aceves). Yes, it is more upfront, but I am thinking that is a drop in the bucket compared to what complications could cost me if I went to Mexico.
Still researching though, but that is my thought right now.
Hi - My husband had VSG with Dr. Joya on May 14 this year. Dr. Joya has a complication fund that one could pay into that would cover any problems while we were in Puerto Vallarta - it cost $500. We did pay into it. Had no complications - but hey - as a nurse - I am well aware of what a few nights in an ICU could cost. The other thing that we were told before we signed consent - was that if for some reason Hubby had to have an open VSG versus laparoscopic - there would be an extra $1500.00 added to our bill. Once we were home here in Canada - no worries - our provincial health care will cover any problems. Good Luck!
Hi - My husband had VSG with Dr. Joya on May 14 this year. Dr. Joya has a complication fund that one could pay into that would cover any problems while we were in Puerto Vallarta - it cost $500. We did pay into it. Had no complications - but hey - as a nurse - I am well aware of what a few nights in an ICU could cost. The other thing that we were told before we signed consent - was that if for some reason Hubby had to have an open VSG versus laparoscopic - there would be an extra $1500.00 added to our bill. Once we were home here in Canada - no worries - our provincial health care will cover any problems. Good Luck!
Unfortunately US citizens do not have that luxury.
I am still pre-op but I've been told with Dr. Kelly that the price includes any issues/complications for up to a year. I am about an hour flight from his office...so I'd still have to pay flight but it'd be cheaper than local medical bills. I am right there with you as far as the draining of the accounts. I'd considered RNY but opted for VSG just because I foresee fewer expenses later and less follow up/complications. Leaks are usually found within 6 months...so if he covers it for a year then I"m good to go. And that is the most common complication.
I am still pre-op but I've been told with Dr. Kelly that the price includes any issues/complications for up to a year. I am about an hour flight from his office...so I'd still have to pay flight but it'd be cheaper than local medical bills. I am right there with you as far as the draining of the accounts. I'd considered RNY but opted for VSG just because I foresee fewer expenses later and less follow up/complications. Leaks are usually found within 6 months...so if he covers it for a year then I"m good to go. And that is the most common complication.
Unfortunately sometimes you dont have the luxury of flying when you have a leak. It is an emergency situation that has to be dealt with immediately.
