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Jules, no...you were right to ask the question. Not that I disagree with the other posts here but would like to tell you what happened the day I had my band surgery.
My insurance is a government/military insurance for survivors and they do not advise to pay upfront for anything. They pay a percentage of "their allowable amount" and I pay the balance, IF they determine, after the fact, that I do owe it.
However, the morning I went for surgery, at check in, the lady there asked how I was going to pay the $2,000.00 that day. I just about fell out of my chair! She told me that if I didn't pay then the surgery would be postponed! I reminded her what insurance I had and that I was told do not pay anything upfront. That's when she got real pissy! I told her I was not paying a dime that morning and if she was going to postpone my surgery, she needed to call my surgeons office right then. She did and I could hear the billing woman, whom I had met, reaming her out.
Needless to say, I had my surgery. The fact that I am now scheduled with another surgeon to have the band removed, my point to you is...always ask if you aren't sure! And this is a great place to ask.
All posts that I make on this site, any forum, are a result in my having experience and caring for anyone having to go through life as an obese person. If you have medical issues, please see your doctor for medical advice.
Karen
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Aww thank you! Next week I have the second month of diet class and just went to the wellness assessment and paid the $700 to get cleared yesterday. I have to get a few things done and see a counselor about emotional eating before I get cleared which is ok because I def need to address my eating issues any way. ..I have to meet them in 3 months again for afollow up. just one step closer! Thanks for your concern it means allot! !! When are you getting yours and where and what type?
on 5/22/14 8:44 am - Margate, FL
No I have a surgeon already just wanted to inquire about you. Where are you in the process?
Congratulations! !!!!! I'm still in the six month thing . Good for you! !!
on 5/22/14 4:54 am - Margate, FL
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