Obtaining private insurance AFTER having bypass surgery - PLEASE HELP - NC resident

Cigi
on 1/15/10 12:05 am
Am I going to be able to get affordable private pay insurance after gastric bypass?  I'm checking and it doesn't sound good.
Deborah R.
on 1/15/10 11:11 am - Rocky Mount, NC
I had my surgery last January.  I'm a year out.  I've been looking into insurance options and you are right.  It's not looking good.  I did get some information from an AFLAC rep regarding insurance for someone who is hard to insure.  You are welcomed to pm me and I will get you her information if you are interested. 

It just doesn't seem right.  I'm healthier now than I was a year ago.  No more diabetes or high bp.  She said it would be like a 5 year wait to go back to the way it was.

Good luck.

Deborah

Barbara C.
on 1/15/10 11:28 am - Raleigh, NC

Hi Cigi

I think Deborah's right. I'd pm her and you might also see about cross posting this to the RNY, Main and Insurance forums to see if you get any more responses. 

Wishing you all the best,

Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
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Jennifer K.
on 1/18/10 4:33 am - Phoenix , AZ
Depends on what you mean by 'afford'. I got a quote a little after a year post-op and it was over $800 a month.

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

1/14/2025 still maintaining 135 :-)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

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