Question:
Who do I talk to if I am uninsured but in desperate need?

I am 20 years old(young) and almost 200 pounds over weight and my BMI is 52! But I am uninsured and in desperate need of surgical weight loss...Please some1 tell me wat to do?    — JessicaHudgen09 (posted on March 18, 2009)

March 17, 2009
Hi can you work, if not are u on medicare, medicade medicade for my state has alot of loopholes medicare is much easier but u have to be disabled, and not working weither it be depression or physical I am not sure what else U R in y thoughts hopefully someone else may have anwsers Tammi
   — Tammi Sandoval

March 18, 2009
Hi Jessica, Fist of all, you are not alone. There are many in desperate need of wls and unable to get it due to no insurance. Check with the larger hospitals in your area. Some of them will sponsor patients to have the surgery at no cost to them. With some, you have to live in a certain area near the facility. Also check with your local Dept. of Public Health. They may be able to guide you to other possible resources. Good Luck and you will be in my thoughts.-Barb
   — babs71958

March 18, 2009
Hi Jessica, I have VGS ( vertical gastric sleeve) surgery in November of 08 in Mexico. I was able to get financing with a company that finances medial procedures. I used Dr. Alberto Acceves in Mexicali. He and his staff were wonderful and I did great and have lost almost 60 pounds. The do the surgeries at Almater (sp) Hospital in Mexicali and the staff is great. You can google him and find out more. Also you can email me directly if you are interested and I can give you the email address for Nina. She works with you to get you financing and sets up your surgery date. Good luck. Denise
   — deejacobs

March 18, 2009
There are doctors in the states that will do the surgery for a self pay, cash price and also have avenues for medical financing. For example there is a doctor in my city that does lapband surgery for just under $10k. Just be careful if you do something like that as if there are problems after, that may not be covered and will have to pay more for
   — Libby R.

March 19, 2009
A good first step would be to visit your primary care doctor. S/he can help you figure out what programs you might be eligible for. Good luck!
   — mrsidknee