I've spent months reading everything I can about VSG. I researched doctors. Finally made the call. Looked at my husband's insurance and after he changed jobs this new employer does not allow BCBS to cover any weight loss program/surgery or complications.

So the surgeon's office doesn't seem to be that interested in working with a cash patient. It's 20K up front in two different checks - one to hospital and one to dr office. Does not include appointments with the surgeon which run $150-$550 per appointment depending on the 'level of care' they provided.

I don't want to go out of state or country.

I just assumed we had good insurance. I'm feeling really devastated and defeated. I had worked myself up to this ... I talked with my husband about it. I did so much research but didn't even think that our insurance wouldn't cover it. So stupid of me.

I guess back to nutrisystem ?

Nobody pays $80,000+ for this surgery.

That "bill" is bullshit.

What's the reason you don't want to go out of state or to Mexico? I paid less than $4500 in Mexico and the experience was excellent. Is there a reason you don't want to consider traveling?

I am going to Mexico. My insurance will not cover. You should really do some research on Mexico. I am using Dr.Altamirano.

I'm using True Results. I'm going through the HH program. I'm in Atlanta. However, flying to Dallas for my surgery. The total cost is about 14,oo.oo the insurance pays 7,000 and I'm responsible for the rest. The flight,Hotel,and car rental is included in that price.

The best part of it all is..The in house financing. You should check them out.

Why are you going to Houston when there is a True Results in Georgia? Just curious. I am in Ohio and I am thinking of coming to Atlanta for mine because of the in house financing.