Did anyone ever utilize a GoFundMe to help provide for their surgery?

Not me...

But I've considered something along those lines for my skin removal surgery if/when it's time...

I won't lie. I considered it. However, I've heard that unless you are super popular most people won't give much for such. Probably better to just save up money yourself.

not for surgery.I do have a go fund me account it is for my husband's dental bill

I had a similar account and I got a whooping $25.00. Proud2BMe is correct. Unless you are a very populur person involved in all sorts of activity clubs, get yourself broadcasted on the local evening News and have tons of friends willing to put your GoFundMe account url in their signature line you will probably not raise much.

Totally my opinion...

If you have to beg others (friends and strangers) to afford something like this, then you can't afford it.

Reduce your spending, save money and pay for it yourself. Living below your means (which means you aren't spending every last penny of your paycheck and that you are saving a good percentage) should be a given. Just off the top of my head - cut out the high phone bill (plenty of low cost phone plans out there below $40/month - I pay around $30/for TWO phone plans!), stop eating out, cook in bulk and freeze meals, do away with shopping for fun or things like car washes, manicures or cable... just about everyone has one or two (or 10) things that they do that could be stopped to save up without causing real pain. The money is there, you just have to give up some other luxury to find it.

Again, completely my opinion, but I think it is a really sad sign that some people think they are owed an easy time just because they want something, instead of working hard and making some effort to do it themselves.

I appreciate you feeling that way, but have cut everything that we can cut. I'm not saying that in the next five years we couldn't save the $21,000 that we would need to save, but there are people out there willing to help and donate. We don't live outside of our means at all. But not everyone that is looking for help is looking for a "handout"

Edited December 22, 201510 yr by Salinagetssleeved

I appreciate you feeling that way, but have cut everything that we can cut. I'm not saying that in the next five years we couldn't save the $21,000 that we would need to save, but there are people out there willing to help and donate. We don't live outside of our means at all. But not everyone that is looking for help is looking for a "handout"

Have you looked into CareCredit?

If you have a hiatial hernia, your insurance will probably cover that surgery. They did the hernia repair and sleeve at the same time for me. Only cost me around $6,000 which I paid for with care credit

I appreciate you feeling that way, but have cut everything that we can cut. I'm not saying that in the next five years we couldn't save the $21,000 that we would need to save, but there are people out there willing to help and donate. We don't live outside of our means at all. But not everyone that is looking for help is looking for a "handout"

Have you looked into CareCredit?

I haven't looked into that no!!! Thank you!

If you have a hiatial hernia, your insurance will probably cover that surgery. They did the hernia repair and sleeve at the same time for me. Only cost me around $6,000 which I paid for with care credit

they won't cover under any circumstances. Even if medically necessary. Stupid insurance.

CareCredit is a financing option. Obviously borrowing is never ideal but it's better than a traditional credit card. It is not a revolving card. One time interest and you choose your repayment terms. More like a car loan. Best of luck

CareCredit is a financing option. Obviously borrowing is never ideal but it's better than a traditional credit card. It is not a revolving card. One time interest and you choose your repayment terms. More like a car loan. Best of luck

thank you so much ❤️

I appreciate you feeling that way, but have cut everything that we can cut. I'm not saying that in the next five years we couldn't save the $21,000 that we would need to save, but there are people out there willing to help and donate. We don't live outside of our means at all. But not everyone that is looking for help is looking for a "handout"

Have you looked into CareCredit?

I haven't looked into that no!!! Thank you!

>If you have a hiatial hernia, your insurance will probably cover that surgery. They did the hernia repair and sleeve at the same time for me. Only cost me around $6,000 which I paid for with care credit

they won't cover under any circumstances. Even if medically necessary. Stupid insurance.

My insurance does not pay for weight-loss surgery but they do pay for hernia repair. Because I had both procedures done at the same time, my weight-loss surgery costs me much less than usual.

I appreciate you feeling that way, but have cut everything that we can cut. I'm not saying that in the next five years we couldn't save the $21,000 that we would need to save, but there are people out there willing to help and donate. We don't live outside of our means at all. But not everyone that is looking for help is looking for a "handout"

Have you looked into CareCredit?

I haven't looked into that no!!! Thank you!

>If you have a hiatial hernia, your insurance will probably cover that surgery. They did the hernia repair and sleeve at the same time for me. Only cost me around $6,000 which I paid for with care credit

they won't cover under any circumstances. Even if medically necessary. Stupid insurance.

My insurance does not pay for weight-loss surgery but they do pay for hernia repair. Because I had both procedures done at the same time, my weight-loss surgery costs me much less than usual.

unfortunately I don't have a hernia ????

CareCredit is a financing option. Obviously borrowing is never ideal but it's better than a traditional credit card. It is not a revolving card. One time interest and you choose your repayment terms. More like a car loan. Best of luck

my surgeons office doesn't take care credit ????

I didn't think that I had a hernia. I was sure that I didn't but the doctor insisted that most people at least have a small one. When they scoped my stomach, they were able to find a small one.