Any advice on how to affor the surgery?
I used Dr. Joya (he has a website) and my RNY was $9,000 excluding plane tickets. Price included one night at resort prior to surgery, 2 nights in hospital, and 2 nights at the resort after surgery as well as all blood work, ekg, and meds while in the hospital. There are a number of other surgeons in Mx that people rave about....Personally, I did alot of research on OH and on this board as well as independent research until I settled on Dr. Joya. My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. If you have any questions, let me know.
Heidi
A lot of surgeons have financing available through their office or know of lenders that previous patients have used. You can always ask your local bank for a medical loan or apply for Carecredit which is like a credit card for medical expenses. I would suggest researching surgeons first and contact their coordinator to walk you through the process of financing.
Does anyone know what lending companies should be avoided? I was filling out an application and before sending I noticed under the main name it said "No Patient Left Behind" I freaked and didn't send it because I thought I had seen something about avoiding that company on one of the websites?
Sorry to hijack this post... maybe the information will help Lex too! I am also looking at just refinancing my home since interest rates are so low but worried the process would take too long and I am planning surgery the first week in April.
Highest 303.4, Surgery 263, Current 217.8, Goal 180