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    Gastric Sleeve Member slim190's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Shannon
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    Lightbulb Money for the Sleeve

    My insurance changed and they now require me to put up $5,000 before insurance costs. Heck, I might as well have it done in Mexico. Either way I have to raise the money for the procedure.
    My company just announced they'll be expanding into New Jersey as of Thursday 9/8/11. If any one is looking for a way to raise the funds, or just wants to earn some extra money on a part time basis, call me ASAP. My number can be found on my website: www.itPAYStoSave.energy526.com



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Rae's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Rae
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    Hoehn
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    Default Re: Money for the Sleeve

    good luck!





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    Gastric Sleeve Member lovin_me_again's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Tonya
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    Dr. Fedorka
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    Default Re: Money for the Sleeve

    Does anyone know what the true cost of having the surgery in the US is? I am a Kaiser patient and never did find out the cost of having the sleeve.

    Thanks


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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    08/23/2011
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    Dr. Almanza
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    Default Re: Money for the Sleeve

    In Buffalo NY, they wanted $24,500 for the surgery plus initial $300 surgeon consultation fee plus cost of psyc. evaluation. I went to Mexico for $4,500 plus $555 for round trip airline ticket. I did not have enough money for the surgery in this country. I also did not have all the run around that accompanies the surgery in this country. I didn't want to wait for 6-8 months. I wanted to get it over with and get on with my life.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Ericam's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    ERiCA
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    DR. G
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    Default Re: Money for the Sleeve

    Just for my surgery, 1 day stay in the hospital was $46,000 in Oklahoma. Thank GOD for insurance


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    Gastric Sleeve Member lovin_me_again's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Tonya
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    08/10/2011
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    Dr. Fedorka
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    Default Re: Money for the Sleeve

    Ericam for one day in the hospital? Damn! I would love to see what my final bill was.


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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    08/03/2011
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    Dr Scott Stowers
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    Default Re: Money for the Sleeve

    My insurance went to a $5,000 copay September 1, which is why I knew I had to get it done before then. My doctor ran a summer special which was lap band for $9995. I would assume that sleeve would be quite a bit more than that. I should know shortly, since I have to have an itemized statement from the hospital to apply for supplemental insurance.


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    Gastric Sleeve Member Ericam's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    ERiCA
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    08/16/2011
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    DR. G
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    Default Re: Money for the Sleeve

    Yes, talk about CRAZY! My copay was $150 per day for the hospital, $150 per surgeon, so I think I got off pretty cheap! I had to pay the surgeon cost initially at my first consultation. I think its been the best $500 I have spent this year!\


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    I have not had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Money for the Sleeve

    Quote Originally Posted by lvbigmom View Post
    In Buffalo NY, they wanted $24,500 for the surgery plus initial $300 surgeon consultation fee plus cost of psyc. evaluation. I went to Mexico for $4,500 plus $555 for round trip airline ticket. I did not have enough money for the surgery in this country. I also did not have all the run around that accompanies the surgery in this country. I didn't want to wait for 6-8 months. I wanted to get it over with and get on with my life.
    \\How was Dr. Almanza?

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