Student Financial Problems!

[bwaydiva 4]

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

[rroswelltx 1]

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!

[Wheetsin 714]

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.

[kwhenrykerr 0]

Check out the insurance links on this form

Best wishes

[bkwalling 0]

my doc in nashville tn charges 14,000

[bexleygal 1]

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

[bkwalling 0]

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

[skyeblu79 0]

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!!!

[flabuless 18]

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

[kaye 0]

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.< /p>