Question:
does any one know of a finance company that will finance for

does anyone know of finance company that will loan for gastric bypass. i need to self pay. ins. wont cover it. and what is average cost. dr. here in alaska wants 60,000.00. that is too much for me.    — gogeko (posted on December 11, 2004)

December 11, 2004
How about a part time job with insurance that cover WLS? Are you CERTAIN you cant get insurance to pay? Call your LEGISLATORS, laws must be passed to mandate coverage.
   — bob-haller

December 11, 2004
Cynthia, I have a listing of finance companies over on www.bodybybaltasar.com - go to "Links" and then "Money Stuff." Many of us end up self-paying when insurance doesn't work out. Some of us end up going out of country for surgery. I went to Spain to Dr. Aniceto Baltasar for my surgery almost 2.5 yrs ago. It was an excellent experience and I've lost 210 lbs and all but my structural co-morbidities (which are much improved). I paid $15,000 for everything - surgery, travel, etc. Let me know if I can answer any questions, okay? Blessings, dina
   — Dina McBride

December 11, 2004
First of all...$60,000 is way too high. In Tyler, TX the hospital gives a package deal for around $20,000. It would be cheaper to fly here for that much difference. Hope this helps..
   — debi327

December 12, 2004
Hi, I just had surgery in Little Rock, Arkansas with an absolutely excellent surgeon called Dr. Mark Gibbs. The full cost of the surgery, including after care up to (I believe) 6 months is $15,100 for open. (The woman in the bed next to me paid cash, this is how I know as we have become friends.) I think it's a couple of thousand more for Lap which is what I had. But we've both done very well. His phone number is 501-227-9080. You should call and get details, because honestly it's worth the travel to have it done. E-mail me if you want more information. Good luck! Melinda
   — Melinda M.