Oh My! Should I Really Hand Over This Pile Of Cash For This?

[sman342 13]

I'm a self pay ($18,000 that was supposed to be $12K) too. I think I can get past where I am now (plateau, learning how to eat and chew with restriction, self control) and get to those amazing "AFTER" photos. When I look like all these amazing people who have lost the weight, I will say it was the right call.

I know I cannot lose this weight any other way.

Having relocated alot, I always advise others that they need to give any move 1 year before they like it. I am going to follow that same advice with my band.

[bigtruk_us 56]

Wow..your insurance did that to you?right before surgery?I would be protesting this issue with your insurance company.Because of the fact that your procedure was already in motion.That is not right.So they ok'd it initially?

[audreycat123 59]

When anthem spoke to the consultant in July she was told it was a covered procedure. When it was submitted for approval the week before surgery they found the exclusion. I would have thought that it was a trick by the surgeons office to trick me into self pay if they had not bent ver backwards to lower the down payment and adjust the payment schedule for me. I really do think that it was a mistake on the part of the first anthem representative. I have spoken to several insurance reps and human resources and they all provide proof that it is excluded from my coverage. It super sucks but I have turned over the cash now. The decision is done...... Now I jus have to make this work. My goal is a Water park with my boys next summer!

[enuff_is_enuff 126]

Sounds like that anthem rep was speaking generally vs about your llan specifically. Some plans cover it and some do not. Im so sorry for their lack of information upfront. At the same time im excited for you! Congrats on making your decision and trust me it will pay off.

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[SandyC2 32]

woohooooooo! Congradulations! Sandy

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

You and your health are worth every penny!