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Too funny!! You know I was like, "I can eat pasta?!" Very cute.

Thanks for responding. The surgeon I would use works with a few banks of funding through an equity loan. This is a great option. However, my husband and I just did an equity loan one year ago. I hate to do it again and risk going above our means, but...what else do I have to lose? I'm trying to find a better way so as to not further burden my family financially. <sigh>

Hi all. I feel like I've reached the end of my ropes trying to fund this surgery. My insurance company covers lapband, but my employer has excluded it? Purchasing the rider is not an option for my employer because it is $52,000. If I applied, I know I would be denied, but through the appeals process, is there any way to still get them to cover it? If its excluded, am I doomed? Any advice is appreciated. I am READY!!! I've made up my mind and I'm committed. Looking at all the before and after pics just make me weap in jealousy and am so happy for all the success stories. HELP! Shannon

Hi everyone. I'm new here, but wanted to jump right into the discussion. I just discovered this forum last week. I too am desperately trying to find a way to get insurance to cover the surgery. My employer excludes this clause to keep cost down. I asked them to consider purchasing the rider, and they were very open to the idea and wanted very much to help me. Unfortunately the rider costs 52,000, and by the time our contract is up for renewal it will be close to 60,000. So...needless to say, they won't be able to help me out with that one. I'm at a loss. I'm ready to do something and I just can't find a way to overcome the financial burden. <sigh> Shannon