Any advice on how to affor the surgery?

lex1380
on 12/11/12 12:09 am - cambridge, MN

My insurance just decided to drop my approval for a roux en y...6 days ebfore my surgery. Now I am looking at mexico...any advice on how to afford it?

    
hwbrewer11709
on 12/11/12 3:05 am - Ravenel, SC
RNY on 10/02/12 with

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

mnmommaof2
on 12/11/12 5:30 am
VSG on 11/23/12

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.  

Highest weight 279.8

Surgery weight 268 

  

        
Rubielee
on 12/11/12 12:30 pm - OR
VSG on 02/14/13

Just a tip...CareCredit is not accepted in Mexico.

        

    

            
6penningtons
on 12/18/12 7:13 am - MO
DS on 12/12/12

I used ALighterMe and they offer financing.  Total surgery was $7500 for DS, or $6500 for rny.  That included everything except airfare.  I was very pleased with them.

  Age: 34; Ht: 5'2; High Wt: 190; Goal Wt: 120; DS by Dr. Lopez 12/12/12

  

    
darlynn
on 2/17/13 4:20 am - Appleton, WI

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.

 

Kelly-AnneH
on 2/18/13 12:44 am - Edmonton, Canada
VSG on 06/26/12
We were fortunate enough to be able to pay with savings, but I know that Dr Aceves does some sort of payment plan for some people. I think I read 1/2 up front and the rest in monthly payments.

   

Highest 303.4, Surgery 263, Current 217.8, Goal 180

 
  

     
  

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