Private Pay Moves FAST!

[Love2Travel816 24]

I've been thinking about the VSG for what feels like for-EVER but it's finally getting really, really real.

I attended the WLS seminar at the clinic I'll be having surgery at on Monday of this week and left feeling really excited. I've been waiting for their phone call to schedule my initial consultation with the surgeon all week and got it today.

Much to my surprise, we also scheduled ALL of my additional appointments (NUT, Psych, Class, etc) AND my tentative surgery date.

HOLY COW. It's all happening so fast!

I have appointments on June 4th and June 11th and my surgery is scheduled for July 10th!

I.can't.wait.

[allwet 868]

About half of all the people that start the process give up and the insurance companies are in the money business not the save your life business. So a few roadblocks here and there a couple of paperwork issues and there expenses go down as people give up.

grats on getting your date and good luck

[Love2Travel816 24]

That’s what makes me sad about this. I’m truly amazed at the difference between private pay and insurance paid. I’m grateful for this opportunity, especially when I know there are others who seek it and it doesn’t happen for one reason or another.

[curvylady 49]

Yes, fast track here you come! My husband and I were not covered by insurance so we privately paid for our surgeries too. We met with the surgeon for our initial consultation on Jan 23 and my hubby was sleeved Apr 9 and I was sleeved last week. It’s a whirlwind for sure. We have two friends who went through the insurance path and they had a LOT more requirements before surgery. They had a lot of appointments with the nutritionists, Group classes, etc. As such we ask our friends a TON of questions. They had surgery years ahead of us so they have a wealth of information. That being said it is an emotional journey. I was really emotional when my husband was sleeved but by the time my turn came I was convicted and had no fear. You’ll do great! Keep us posted on your progress and congratulations!!

[sillykitty 10,709]

This makes me realize how lucky I was with my surgeon & insurance.

I had my initial consult in October 17, but put everything on hold because scheduling conflicts wouldn't allow me to have surgery before the end of 2017, so I would be paying my deductible in both 2017 & 2018.

So I really started the process on 1/9/18 and had everything done, insurance approved, and had surgery on 2/12/18!

[moondoggie1983 202]

I’m jealous! It took me 18 months to finally get approval from my ins company! I certainly don’t regret it, but it would have been nice to have a much smoother journey like yours!
Good luck! I’m happy for you!