Hello. I'm new to the site. I'm 21years old and I'm from California. I've struggled with my weight all my life. I've been researching about gastric bypass for the last few years. I need to get healthy or my life is just going to keep going down hill. I'm still young & I know that there's still a chance for me to turn my life around. I really want to get the surgery but I'm scared that I won't be able to. I don't have any insurance & my family is dirt poor. Do I have any options that could help me? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you

I am self-pay. I used savings to finance my surgery. Options that I know of include (1) obtaining financing through your surgeon; (2) if you are a Veteran you might qualify at a veteran's hospital; (3) you could explore surgery options in Mexico. I wish I had more ideas but this is all I can think of. Maybe someone else on the forum will have an idea.

I recommend at least calling some surgeons' offices for ideas. Maybe they will know of something.

I wish you success.

I am self-pay. I used savings to finance my surgery. Options that I know of include (1) obtaining financing through your surgeon; (2) if you are a Veteran you might qualify at a veteran's hospital; (3) you could explore surgery options in Mexico. I wish I had more ideas but this is all I can think of. Maybe someone else on the forum will have an idea.

I recommend at least calling some surgeons' offices for ideas. Maybe they will know of something.

I wish you success.

Thank you!

One other idea: at least at my surgeon's office, the gastric bypass is much more expensive than other procedures, the vertical sleeve gastrectomy and the lapband. If you have to self-fund, these options are more obtainable.

Really saving up your money or maybe trying to raise money.

Do they have Medicaid where you live at? If so you can apply & they cover gastric bypass.

Thank you! Ill look into Medicaid.

Thank you! Ill look into Medicaid.

Your welcome

Look into pcip insurance thats what i did google it