I NEED THIS SURGERY!!!

I dont have insurance, I dont have any money, and I also dont have good credit. There are a number of thing I dont have but I do know what I need. Can someone help me. Anyone with this kind of experience please let me know how u did it or how u are going to get the surgery done.

Hi Robin, There's no easy answer, but maybe you could get into a clinical trial? Go to www.clinicaltrials.gov, and enter "obesity" in the search criteria. A lot of times they are comparing weight loss surgeries, and I don't know for certain, but it sounds like they will give you the surgery for free if you take part in their study. Best of luck! -Erynn

Have you tried looking for employment that offers insurance or what the requirments are for qualifing for medicaid in your state. That is the only way a surgeon will accept you as a patient for the surgery because they want to get paid for there services to.

Are you eligible for Medicaid?? If you are, see if your doctor will accept it...

Hi Robin, First are you working? If not are you able to work? Do you have a disability that prevents you from working? If you are able bodied then I would suggest that you find a job that carries insurance that will cover all or part of the cost of surgery. Or find a job and start clearing up your credit report. If you are disabled you can apply for social security which if you qualify for it, they will provide you with medical coverage called medicare. If you don't qualify for social security, maybe you qualify for state aide to help you get back on your feet? I don't know what they offer in Pa. . I was disabled and applied for social security, while waiting for that I applied for state aid. and qualified for it. The medical coverage they provided did pay for my surgery. Because of this surgery I am no longer disabled. I work and provide for myself and my family. I have lost 214 pounds and can do what ever I put my mind to doing. You can to. Best wishes to you. Please let us know the steps you are taking to help get yourself healthy. Sometimes it seems impossible to have this surgery, but remember where there's a will there's a way. If you want it bad enough you will find a way to get it. Take care. May God bless you, Annette