Question:
I don't have insurance. Does anyone have a payment plan?

I'm a single mom with limited income. I'm 75-100 pounds overweight. I'm very interest in surgery. Is there someone who can work with a person like me? I'm in Texas.    — Angela T. (posted on October 2, 1999)

October 2, 1999
Try the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. They will pay for WLS if you meet their criteris for rehabilitation. They have done it before, but I am not sure how often. It is worth a shot though. Good Luck!!
   — Donna D.

October 3, 1999
I think self-pay is too expensive for anyone. It would be cheaper by far to buy private insurance (maybe $150/mo.at most), and then cancel it, if you need to, after the surgery. Even if you had to keep it for 6 months (at most) the surgery would still only cost you less than $l000 rather than $20,000 or more for self-pay. Be sure to shop around and make sure the insurance you choose does not have an obesity exclusion. Good luck. This is what I plan to do if I am denied by my HMO.
   — joroclo

September 19, 2001
go to www.financeit.com & ask for a booklet. They finance all kinds of surgery & treatments.
   — Alisa Sheets