I'm just wondering what everyone had to pay out of pocket or if insurance covered or what. The hospital I decided has their own dietician for the program and a psychologist they recommend patients to. NEITHER of them take any insurance at all and each charge $175. I'm a bit annoyed over this. Of course I am going to do it because I have to and it is for my health. It's just frustrating as money is really tight right now.

So just wanted to know if this is the norm. If it is then I won't be quite as annoyed lol.

The nutrition class was $200 and the psych eval was $250. Neither were covered under the PPO. I've spent a small fortune on protein powers and other things as well. I'm of to GNC today to get more clear liquid protein at $55 for 12 bottles. It kills me, but I'm losing a crazy 2-3 punds a day. i didn't even know that was humanly possible.

i had to pay 125 for the Psych exam. nutritionist was covered with the surgery.

So just to update, I found out that as long as I get detailed receipts from both providers I can submit to my insurance and have 80% refunded to me. They do ask for provider's name, tax ID, my dx. code, procedure code, and some other basic stuff to be on the receipt. Even if I just get back the $ for one of them I'll be happy!

With these additional cost, it's good to have the right insurance. I am in GA and I am wondering which is the best health insurance plan for VSG surgery -one that doesn't take 6 months to approve.