Thanks for the advice from everybody & Star_Beneath_The_Stairs. I am going to have to finance it because my insurance are SOOOOO Not having it. LoL. Which is ok. I don't mind working my butt off for this. I also have a meeting with RMAP so I am SO excited about this. Thanks for all the support. Even though it's just info everyone is giving me it feels like more support than I currently have! Love, Peace,  & Low Fat Chicken Grease, Island Princess

hey there! im in draper and had rny with RMAP Dr. Mckinlay in july 2007 , I self paid because insurance was just too difficult about it all.. i got financed through America Fisrt Credit union i took out 2 loans for it and i dont regret it a bit!! Id suggest also going to the information class at RMAP at st. marks hospital theyll give you some good information about financing and things like that.. good luck!!!

Hey girl-             I live in Utah county too.  Actually not far from you. I'm in A.F.  I had my surgery March 13th,2008 by Dr. Smith through Rocky Mountain Physicians.  I LOVE HIM.  I was refered to him by the woman I take care ofs daughter in law. She had the RNY done like 15 years ago.  She is still doing well and has had a complication FREE 15 years! I was a self pay but am afraid that I don't know much about it because I did not finance it, etc.  But if you have any questions feel free to e-mail me on here, or my aol account:  [email protected] Good Luck!  Julia

Hi my name is Jenny I live in provo,ut I had my wls (rny) march 24,08  I had a GREAT  doctor in orem, his name is dr. david hilliam he pushed for my surgery and helped my through all my insurance he is WOUNDERFUL!!!!! His number is (801) 234-8600 Good luck to you if you have any questions let me know, Jenny  BTW He refered me to dr, christa rhichards in SLC

Dear island princess: I live in West Jordan.... , Utah County isn't too far from SLCity.  I had RNY, Gastric Bypass surgery Nov 8, 2005 at St Marks Hospital.  The surgeon I chose was Rodrick D. McKinlay, with Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians.  All the surgeons there are excelent and the group has been around along time.  They have a toll free phone number 1-800-999-9970, their local phone # is 268-3800..  They also have a web site:  www.utahbariatrics.com. Check out the web site, it's not as active obviously like this web  site, that has people all over the world posting on it  but there is a message board and most of the  people posting on it have used RMAP. They actually have an introductory meeting you can go to at no cost and learn more. I was fortunate to have an insurance that would pay for my surgery but there are many people who have been self pay patients.   There are also many others who have been able to change their current plan during open season for their insurance and select one that will pay for the surgery. Just one other comment.  I had Type 2 Diabetes for about 5 years prior to having surgery and  2 1/2 year post surgery still no sign of the diabetes. Best wishes Marva