Weight Loss Sugery Grants or some one who can help?

chrissy50
on 6/13/10 11:56 pm

Hi Every one,
Probably a crazy question but,I figured I would ask.Is there any place for some one who don't have money to get some sort of grant if possible.Of course I would be having this is Mexico.I have to have a revision to boot because of a failed gastric bypass years ago.If any one can help with these questions,please let me know.Thanks for reading this.

NursieGirl
on 6/14/10 12:46 am

You must have thought of this already, but if your insurance paid for a gastric bypass that failed, surely it would pay for a revision as well?

Otherwise, no there is no such thing as a grant.  There are however, ways to finance the surgery and make payments.

                                                                
    
NursieGirl
on 6/14/10 12:53 am
Wouldn't it be great if you COULD get grants for WLS?  *wistful sigh*
                                                                
    
chrissy50
on 6/14/10 5:16 am
Hi there,
The surgery was 25 years ago and things were different but,thank you for your reply:)
spittman
on 6/14/10 6:41 am, edited 6/14/10 6:53 am - Reston, VA
VSG on 06/29/09 with
If you search in the internet sometimes you see studies for WLS. They tell you what they cover, you may be able to find something. Each country/state has different studies. Not too long ago I think there was a study being done in Baltimore.

ETA:
try this site:
http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/intervention=bariatric +surgery

When I was researching I remember there were several on this site that would pay the VSG unfortunately they were not in my area.
          As of 12/10/10 CW: 150 pounds Lost: 52 
        
chrissy50
on 6/14/10 10:42 am

Hi,
thanks for the link I will; definately check in to that...

zsflower
on 6/14/10 7:36 am, edited 6/14/10 7:37 am - Elk Grove, CA
I met these people at the recent Obesity Help conference. They help people that can't afford weight loss surgery. Maybe they can help you:

Weight Loss Surgery Foundation
415-256-2597

Tell them Sandy Johnston sent you!

Sandy Johnston
Patient Care Coordinator
aLighterMe.com

chrissy50
on 6/14/10 10:41 am

Hi,
thank you for your help I am trying for help thats for sure just thought I would bring my question here cause so many nice people here who have been there..

jenni80
on 6/15/10 2:17 am
Oh that would be so nice if there was.

Jeanette  

            
FWLizzie
on 6/15/10 11:08 am - Fort Worth, TX
Good luck to you, hope you find the funds you need!!!

Liz
                                                
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