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So the photocopy is a way for them to know the money is on its way and assures them that payment will be made.

How would you pay? is a cashier cheque the same as a travelers cheque? Im coming from Canada

You would get what is called a Bank Draft payable to the Doctor for the remaining amount owing.

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My surgery was around 10k including flights and accommodations I also was required to submit a 1' date='000 pre-payment to secure my date for surgery. I didn't encounter any problems with the financial side. And the doctor also gave me documentation because I guess I can write it off of my taxes which is nice![/quote']

Hi COnative, what is the name of the form? I here in recovery and would I've yo know before leaving. Thank you!

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$12,000 cash in the Houston, TX area. If I financed through Care Credit it would have been $14,000.

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Hi COnative, what is the name of the form? I here in recovery and would I've yo know before leaving. Thank you!

I am a Colorado Native and actually still living in Colorado just west of Boulder. All the best to you and for a quick recovery!!!

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Bgerb - check with your tax preparer - may or may not be deductible if it is outside of the US.

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Thank you for your advice' date=' I feel better :) Now i know what to do.[/quote']

I'm from Canada too. I got a bank draft made out to them and faxed them a

Copy. Better than full

Payment I think.... You can get there and see its not a rip off before you pay lol. Oh and it was in us funds but the dollars good now anyway:)

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So I'm considering just paying myself but I wonder what it will cost and what others have done who've gone this route. I may use care credit.

check out endobariatric.com or cosmed.com

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I'm just wondering why you aren't having the surgery in Canada Frank? Don't you have a good Medicare system, similar to Australia? All up, using one of the top surgeons in this field, I am out of pocket $3,000.

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They offer it for free, you get a Doctors referral and hope for the best. They never call to confirm you are in the waiting list. I am tire of waiting. It can take up to 2 yrs.

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I really hope that it all works out for you.

This surgery should be supplemented by all governments. It not only saves lives but decreases the number of people who eventually take up hospital beds due to numerous ailments caused by their weight. It was recently recognized as the most beneficial surgery developed in the last 10 years. It just seems so wrong that when so many people need this surgery that it is so hard for most of those in need of it to have.

For me, it has definitely been a lifesaver in many ways.

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I am financing my surgery with a credit card and am paying 11,000 all inclusive ( doctor, hospital for one day, anesthesiologist and three months of check ups and nutritionist) I am in the DFW Texas area.

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check out endobariatric.com or cosmed.com

Thanks!

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I'm just wondering why you aren't having the surgery in Canada Frank? Don't you have a good Medicare system' date=' similar to Australia? All up, using one of the top surgeons in this field, I am out of pocket 3,000.[/quote']

Yes the waiting list is huge, more than two years in my province. Self pay option is available here too for $12000-16000... And I have a lower bmi so the chances of me getting in before someone's else with higher bmi or other issues are pretty much nil right now. I went to Mexico and had it done, no regrets;)

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