Please help me

My name is Emilia and I am the mother of two boys, 23 & 11 and daughter 31. I have been overweight for as long as I can remember. I have tried to purchase health insurance but because of my weight no one will insurer me. Four years ago my mom agreed to pay for my surgery and right before my surgery date, she had a change of heart. I been saving ever since and I finally paid cash for the doctor and hospital. My surgery is scheduled for August 21. Today I learned that the pretesting is not part of the monies I have already paid. I need 1,500 more to pay for these test. I know without this surgery I can not survive. I would do anything for this surgery and a chance at life, if you can help me financially, please contact me at [email protected].  Thanks you and may god bless you.

Please go directly to your Patient Assistance Center , either at the clinic, or the hospital.  Many times they will waive the fee or give a reduced rate if you're income is within certain guidlines.  Be aware that since you are self paying, when you become eligible for insurance, most every time they will not cover anything related to your weight loss surgery.   Good luck with your surgery.  Your mom is going to be so surprised at yoyur success, she may reimburse you after all!!

Thank you so much, been there-done that but I don't meet those guidlines.  Please keep me in your prayer!

Hi..
  Talk to the financial counselor at Aurora Sinai. There are many different ways you can get help.  Payment plan, waived fees, financial assistance. Please check into it. The main Hosp. number is 219-2000. Good Luck with everything. Also, talk to Dr. Chua's office and ask them to steer you in the right direction for financial help. He has many pateints that are self pay and I'm sure not all of them had the entire amount up front.  Good Luck and please keep us posted. I also had Dr. Chua. The staff is wonderful and I'm sure they will help you.

Shari
RNY 10/15/07
Dr. T. Chua
Starting weight 242 lbs. / 131 lbs.

I spoke to Maria there, she is pretty rude.  She states that the fees are set and "she can't do anything about it".  If I don't pay up front  it's not going to happen.  Please keep me in your prayers.

With your 11 year old you should be able to qualify for MA or BadgerCare.  Worth looking into.  They even cover WLS...so maybe no need to self pay if you can wait??

Thank you, been there -done that.  They turned me down twice.  Please keep me in your prayers!