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Thank you so much! Im so excited! Im gonna call the doctor as soon as they open tomorrow lol Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App

UPDATE! I sat down and talked to my grandparents and they are paying for the surgery and I will pay them back! im so stoked! Now I can book my nutritionist appt and get a surgery date scheduled! I feel so blessed Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App

Then you will find a way. A second job? Borrow from a retirement account ? Etc..... You're right. I will find a way. Praying my grandparents can help but if not I'll have to bust my butt to get a second job to save money for it. Was really hoping that my insurance would cover but they won't. I've considered Mexico as a last resort, just kinda nervous about it. Thank you

Thanks y'all. Just not sure my family would be on board or feel comfortable with me going to Mexico for surgery. They would tell me it's silly and that I can lose weight without this surgery.... I have never wanted something so badly in my life

Hey everyone. I had my gastric sleeve appt with my surgeon today and was under the impression that I could do payment plans since my insurance will not under any circumstances cover the surgery. So now I'm forced to do self pay. I have no idea where I'm gonna get $15,000. I can't even get a loan because I'm still working on my credit. My only option was to ask my grandparents because they have a lot of money and I'm praying my grandpa says yes. My grandma said she would in a heartbeat but she needs his blessing.... I'm just feeling really down. My parents can't help me because they are financially struggling as well. And I'm going to have to get a second job to pay back my grandparents if they say yes. My parents seem to think I can lose it without surgery but I have struggled with my weight since I was a kid. And no matter how much I workout or how much I diet, nothing sticks. I KNOW this will work for me. I just need some positive vibes or advice. Feeling really depressed today. I thought my appt would go better than it did. The surgeon was great, but obviously they can't move forward until I have the money. But he did say that once I pay, I only have to see their nutritionist one time, included in the price of surgery, and I could have my surgery in up to a week from now.

I have my first surgeon appt tomorrow too! Good luck to you! Let me know how it goes! Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App

Walking around the mall is a good idea! Its too hot here in Texas to walk outside but Id have to drive to the mall and idk if we are allowed to drive after surgery. So it only took 2 weeks from the time you had your appt to surgery because you were self pay? Im hoping mine is that fast! I have to set up payment plans. My insurance will not cover it at all :/ Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App

I guess Ill just see how Im feeling after surgery and determine if I need 2 weeks off. Im nervous about my appt tomorrow because I have to make payments for this surgery so Im hoping it can be scheduled fairly soon. Im so anxious to get it done! Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App

Yeah I was thinking 1 week for me because I go stir crazy at home and all I do at work is sit so its nothing too strenuous. I work for my parents so if I have to walk around a lot that wont be a big deal. Im just nervous for my appt because my insurance wont cover it so i have to make payments and Im gonna have to get a second job after surgery to help pay it off. Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App

Hello everyone! This is my first post. Im looking into getting the gastric sleeve and I have my first appt with my surgeon tomorrow however Im being forced to do payment plans because my insurance will not cover the surgery. I was wondering how long yall take off work after surgery? I have a desk job so I don't lift anything heavy or anything. I was thinking 1 week off and I should be good. Any thoughts? Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App