I have insurance through our local hospital where everything is paid 100%. The bariatric surgeon moved and left leaving them with no bariatric program. I went to another city who's covered under my pop through bcbs. Thinking it would be covered 100%. I went through the whole process waiting for a call with my surgery date and she says I have a 2,000 dollar ded. I need to come up with 1,000 now to get surgery. I'm screwed. Or can I keep checking other surgeons within my ppo that will allow payment plan for everything? No cash up front.

Talk to the people at your local hospital to see if they have reciprocating privileges with another program. Maybe they can steer you to one that will be no cost to you. 2000 is a lot of money but still a great discount for what many others will pay. Start saving. I am sure it was a let down to think it was all good to go, but your health is worth it

Suzy

My insurance is with Aetna and I have to pay $868 before I can have my surgery!!