Applied for lapband financing, hubby has great credit and was turned down twice. We just bought a house 2 months ago but his credit is decent. I am sooo discouraged anybody have any ideas? Can't use my credit because it is terrible. Thanks.:smile2:

Borrow from your retirement if possible.

Put it on a credit card.

Talk to surgeon's office about a finance plan.

Refinance the new house.

thanks for the advice. Any ideas are welcome. The credit card is a no go, but maybe the house. Has anyone used a flex spending account?

Edited January 7, 201016 yr by SarahMizzou

willing to travel? get on the phone. One mans junk is anothers treasure, someone will make this happen for you. There are more than your local folks available around here...

I am very willing to travel. I can't use my house so I am running into many road blocks. I have 3-4 grand in a flex spending account but I still need 5-6 grand for the Dr. Kishenbaum in Colorado. Thanks for the ideas and keep them coming!

Hi Sarah (Go Tigers),

Is your insurance not covering anything on the band? I went to Dr. Van Wagner in St. Louis and I believe he offers a payment plan, his part of the surgery is only about $3500, the surgery center is a bit more, but it's worth a look--and you wouldn't have to go to Colorado...although you may be dead set on that Dr. too, which I can understand...