What kind of options are there if insurance won't approve a band to sleeve revision? Like where can I go where it is inexpensive to self pay?

Many of us self payers are choosing to go to Mexico. There are doctors there who charge anywhere from $4,500 to $10,000.

Do lots of research about the doctors, look through and use the search function on this site, or ask questions.

Check out the Self Pay Mexico Forum..http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/forum/114-self-pay-mexico-vertical-sleeve-surgery-new-forum/

Some folks also report lower cost in Nevada and Texas... But I still think Mexico may be the cheapest option with qualified doctors that have done a lot of these surgeries. But I've been wrong before

You could try to appeal to the insurance company...why did they disapprove?

While you're waiting for approval research the MX docs so you are well prepared.

While you're waiting for approval research the MX docs so you are well prepared.

Good idea. Many satisfied Mexi-Sleevers on here.

I haven't been denied by BCBS yet but the dr to me that unless they can find anything wrong with the band, BCBS MI only covers 1 bariatric surgery per lifetime

_{Im still pending because i have a out of network doctor.......... Do anyone have Aetna, just wonder how long the approver will take?}