Hi everyone

This is my first official post but I've been reading for about a month now. I'm so excited that my journey has begun!! :clap2: However, I'm a student so the idea of self pay is VERY daunting and nearly impossible. So, I was wondering if anyone has had any sucess with Aetna or Chickering. I get both through my school and I'm anxious about having my surgery covered! I've found a great doctor near my home who has done loads of bands and bypasses. He charges $15,800. Does that sound reasonable?

Thanks for all your help and inspiration!

With love,

Sheila

I have Aetna and got approved. If you meet there requirments of 40 or above BMI, and do the 6months doctor supervised diet, you should be fine!!! Good luck!

That sounds about right, maybe even a bit low. I know the average for my area is 16k - 18k.

Keep in mind those figures are for surgeries done in the US.

Check out the insurance links on this form

Best wishes

my doc in nashville tn charges 14,000

bkwalling- who is doing your surgery? Mine is Dr. Morton at $17,500

well the one who was going to do my surgery was Dr. Olsen who I love to death but my insurance was not in network and they could not get a deal cut so back in sept I started with Dr.westmoreland and he will be doing my surgery this monday he charges 16,000 I think

I still refer to Dr. Olsen as my doc sometimes he is awesome

Hi,

I am also a student, so I know it can be hard. I am a grad student, so I actually am borrowing up to my max to finance the surgery. I also work fulltime too, so that helps. I don't know if this is an option for you. I thought in the long run it would be cheaper and easier than trying to find a loan somewhere. I have also moved back home w/my parents to cut expenses. I don't know if I would advise that one though.

$15,800 is cheaper than what I have found around here. I have found a doctor in Colorado for $9950 and I have decided to go w/him. I live in NC, so it is a bit of travel, but it is still worth it for the $$ I will save.

Good luck!!!

Welcome...Bwaydiva

Congrats on making the first steps to the newer lighter improved you...Best wishes on your journey and search for a Dr.

Keep us posted!

:welldone2: becky

WOW, that's a lot of money to pay. We are lucky here in Australia, I paid about $3000 Aussie dollars after medical rebates, as i have private medical coverage and had it done in a private hospital. If you cannot afford it you can go on the waiting list for about 5 months and get it done for free, also you can also go on the waiting list and have a free tummy tuck.