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I will have my first consult next week and will be looking for an October/ November surgery day. I have no wait with insurance.

Oh no, no ones comments upset me. We dont even have cable and I have to have internet for work ( its how I put in my hours). I havent had "eat out" food in 3 weeks. I have been saving for the program fee. As far entertainment goes, we take the kids to the beach once a week. It cost about $20 in gas. I even sold all the tvs in the house but the one in the living room. We are a low income family as is. There isnt much more we can cut.

I know I shouldnt be complaining when so many of you wonderful people have to pay it all. The surgeon takes payments for the remaining balance but the deductible has to be paid up front before surgery. I will be making my appt tomorrow for my first visit. Knowing it is covered at 80% was wonderful news I just forgot all about the $1000. I am going to try and borrow it from my mom. I just need to know I am not alone in money problems. I just called my manager and will be taking on double my hours for a few weeks. That will help.

So I heard from my surgeons office yesterday that my surgery is covered at 80% and I have no Dr Supervised weight loss. So whats holding me back?? The $1000 deductible. I have two small kids and dont have that lying around. Surgery is so close. I will be making my first appt at the surgeons office as soon as I have the $200 "program" fee. I feel hopeful and sad at the same time. :wub:

No I dont know anyone who was banded by him as of yet.

I too am in Jax and just went to a seminar for Dr Cywes and Baptista.

I am from Jax!

I am pretty sure I will have to do a six month diet and I am more upset with the wait then having to lose weight. Good luck guys!

My doctors have $200 program fee and I thought that was bad! good luck guys!

I got a lot of wonderful info and I am excited to move forward. I will find out soon if my insurance covers it and if it does I will be moving forward. I am a ball of nerves but know I can do it and that this will change my life!

I have BCBS of FL through my husbands work ( PPO) and was wondering who if anyone, has been aprroved. I meet the requirments with a weight of 320 and a height of 5'5. Anyone info would be great!:redface:

Hi, My name is Cassie and I am in the early phase of still learning about weight loss surgery. I need to lose 170 lbs + to be at my ideal weight. I am young ( 20) with two kids. I am hoping this forum can help me.