Self Pay

I am brand new to the forum as a member.  I attended my first information session on weight loss surgery yesterday and I am ready to get the ball rolling.
I already know that my insurance does not carry a "bariatric rider" to the policy, so I will be a self pay.
I would like to have the RNY.  I am wondering if anyone here has been a self pay for this procedure.  If so, how did you go about financing it? What were your costs, etc?  I realize that every case is different and costs will vary, but just lookinf for some insight into this process.  Thanks!

I was self pay and my doctors office had several financing options; however, I just went to my credit union and took out a 3 year loan and decided to drive my Trailblazer for a few more years.

I had the RNY in Alabama and total (doctor, hospital, anesthesia) was right at $20,000. 

Hope this helps...Good luck.

Hi,

I was self pay and it took me about 6 months to figure out who I wanted to trust my life with.  My choice was Dr. Aceves in Mexicali, Mexico--wow what a nice hospital so very clean and the staff is fabulous.  I know without a doubt that this was the best choice I had ever made.  Excellent care, by a team of skilled doctors and staff.  I know that they can tell you some of the places that you can finance this surgery.  Just remember that they charge a high interest rate.  If you can get a loan at your local bank or credit union you might be better of.  But, no matter what it is worth every dime you are doing to pay.  I know that the price is lower for the sleeve now than when I had it.  I suggest that you call Dr. Aceves office and ask them about the financing and what their current cost is for the sleeve. 

You will received the most excellent care you could ever have.  I am here for any questions that you might have.  This is something that you will never regret having.

Take care,

I was self pay and here in Charleston, SC the Medical University wanted almost 28k stating that was inclusive but it didn't include the pre-approval appointments which would have run around 500.00.  I couldn't afford to have it there so I went to overseas to India.  With airfare, procedure, visa and 4 nights in a really nice hotel my cost was a little under 13k almost two years ago (surgery was on 4/1/09).  I made arrangements with my Internist to do follow-up care.  His only question was where I was going overseas and when I told him India he said fine.  I asked if he would have said yes if I told him I was going to Mexico and he said he wouldn't have done my follow-up care if that was the case.

My experience in India was really good.  My Internist was completely blown away by how extensive their pre-op testing was (said it was better than MUSC would have done).  While the hospital wasn't as 'pretty' as the ones here, it was spotless and the nursing care was almost too helpful.  The plane ride home was a little tough but not horrible.  All in all, I'm really glad I choose this option.  I haven't had any complications and I'm 3lbs from being half my size (302lbs at time of surgery).  I had my surgery at Wochart Hospital in Mumbai but I think they were bought out by the Apollo chain sometime last year.