here I go again....I need your prayers :sniff: :help:

Well, a few weeks ago, I finally was able to resolve the how and when of finally having RNY surgery. For months, I've been trying everything to be able to afford the surgery. I have insurance but have an exclusionary policy, I looked for other places to work with qualifying insurance, tried to buy private insurance, wrote a letter the the CEO of my company and contacted multiple doctors to find the lowest price. No matter what, I was never able to find a way that I could afford it. With the help of others on OH, I find out about surgery south of the border and I had enough money pulled together to (barely) pay for the procedure. I was down to scheduling the procedure today when my husband started in about not wanting me to get this done in Mexico! I love him so much and he has been fairly supportive of this but I feel so betrayed! We talked it out and mutually agreed that I will continue to work on trying to find some way of paying for the procedure here in the states. We agree that if by March, I haven't found a way to pay for the procedure and have it done before summer, then I will schedule in Mexico. I feel like all the work I've put into this has been for nothing and I'm back at square one. He doesn't understand why I have to have it done this year. In his mind, I've waited all this time, why not wait another year. I know myself and I know that some situation will present itself and I'll feel guilty for being selfish and spending all this money on myself and I will cave in and spend the money I've saved on something or someone else. Besides, I've already committed to $5000 in my medical savings account for 2006 that will be lost if I don't spend it. I am so frustrated! I guess I'm back at square one. I think I'll post a request for Dr. Hornboestl information as a while back someone emailed me that the hospital where he performs surgery will work with you on the hospital end of the charges. I suppose I'll need to repose the question also of any employers in Southwest missouri with insurance that covers the procedure as my husband is willing to go back to work with a company that offers the needed insurance. Booo hoooo! I am so depressed!

good day to you. Just want you to know the best way to get to Dr. Hornbostel is to attend his seminar in January. There you will get all the info you need and the details. Everyone has to attend the seminar first. He is a great doctor and the hospital was great too. Had mine done in Nov. Colette