I called my insurance today and was informed im not covered for any type of wls. So sad I just want to cry.

i am sorry

Do you have flexible spending at work?

Yes. That's what a had planned to use to pay my or of pocket maximum.

You might want to check into Care Credit. They cover surgeries like this. It's just like borrowing money from a bank, only it's for Medical procedures only. Hope this helps.

Hi there - I am in Canada and our insurance won't cover it - I paid $16,000 out of pocket, dipped into my RSP's (think 401K).

Quite frankly if I didn't do something I wasn't going to have to worry about my retirement.

It's a shame that so many other surgeries are covered but one to help people live longer healthier lives is not.

Don't know where you are located, but I was self-pay through True Results. They also offer financing.

My band was the best $10K I spent on myself.

Good luck to you.

Don't know where you are located' date=' but I was self-pay through True Results. They also offer financing.

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I'm in California. I'll have to look into true results. Thank you.

Same here, I first seriously considered doing the Lapband 3 years ago in 2010 but my insurance didn't cover it. My insurance still doesn't cover it, so I financed the $10K... I wish I would've done it 3 years ago!

I'm in California. I'll have to look into true results. Thank you.

Where in California are you?

You might want to check into Care Credit. They cover surgeries like this. It's just like borrowing money from a bank, only it's for Medical procedures only. Hope this helps.

Yes, Care Credit is great, because you can pay it off interest free for several months.

I called my insurance today and was informed im not covered for any type of wls. So sad I just want to cry.

I'm so sorry. It took me 3 yrs to finally be covered for WLS. Your PCP has to confirm that it is medically necessary and that is the first requirement.

Good luck, keep trying !

Where in California are you?

Im in visalia. Right by Fresno.

I'm so sorry. It took me 3 yrs to finally be covered for WLS. Your PCP has to confirm that it is medically necessary and that is the first requirement.

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I haven't gone to my doctor yet. Scheduled for a seminar on the 28th but u called Mt insurance and asked what kind of Naugatuck surgery coverage I have and she said none. Should I still go to my doctor and try to submit a claim?

There is a thing here in Texas called Texas Rehabilitation Services, they will cover the surgery if you meet certain requirements, to help you get a job to support yourself if your weight hinders you from getting one. It's not easy but if you have no other option it could be something to look into, I don't know your personal situation and I don't know the requirements. But it should be listed under California Rehabilitation Services if your state has it. Good luck, I hope you find a way to have the surgery.

~~~Stephanie

Im in visalia. Right by Fresno.