Preparing Finacially

Aloha everyone just wanted to get some information on out of pocket cost for WLS more sprecifically VGB. I have great insurance but of course preapproval is needed. My question is after approva what where your actual cost out of pocket. I met Dr. Cirangle here in Hawaii and felt very compfortable with him, being a nurse I think I have a little more insight on MD's. So if anyone could help me exp if SFLap surgeons did your surgery. Mahalo!

I also had insurance. Got approved and sawed open within a month. My only out of pocket was $10 co-pays for every doctor and nutritionist appointment. About $100 total so far. Hope this helps, and good luck. MKJ

Hey thanks really appreciate your response I hope to get some more feedback.

I have United Healthcare--they paid 80% of all fees once I paid my deductible. I figure I paid around $900 out of pocket. That includes hospital, anesthesia, doctor, phych doctor, etc. I felt that was pretty good, too. Hope that is helpful. My surgery was April in "o5, so that would change from year to year (for sure!!!!) Best wishes!!!!!!

I was a self pay... even though I had dual coverage for WLS go figure! 14,000 out of pocket. Made for a nice tax deduction though... just gotta look at the positives! Angel J

I want to thank all *****plyed to my query. I have paid my uncovered charges and the rest is covered by insurance . In fact I should find out my surgery date tommorow as I fedexed my payment into my surgeons buissness office. Check out my profile for the update. MAHALO NUI LOA