Found out today that my insurance will not cover PS. Who else has paid out of pocket and how much? What procedures did you have done?

Geesh Julie I'm sorry to hear the insurance won't pay. I went to one consult a few months ago at a very nice facility and they wanted $10,000 that included everything. My sister had hers done in Mpls and they charged her $6,000 so I thought that he was a bit high.

Hi Steph, what did the $10k include? Was it outpatient? Mine wanted me in overnight for a TT and BA but it looks like it may have to be outpatient now. Let me know. What did the $6k include?

Julie,

I found out last week that my insurance will cover the pannectomy (sp). I went to see my PS today (she's the one who submitted to my insurance co.). I was very disappointed. The pannectomy will cost me nothing. But, if I want the muscles tightened and the upper abdomen done it will cost an additional $7400. To have the incision go around a bit in back so as not to have any dog ears, It will cost an additional $9,200. To have the 180 degree lower body lift will be an additional $11,900. These prices would include hospital and everything. That seems awfully high if my insurance is paying for all hospital costs. I live in the Seattle, Wa. area.

I am having to think hard about which surgery to have.

Cheryl