Weight Loss Surgery Cost Questions
Cost Of Weight Loss Surgery? My fiancee weighs almost 400 pounds and wants to look into getting gastric by pass or lapband surgery but he has no insurance. Does anyone know how much it would cost?
What insurance companies cover weight loss surgery? I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE LAP BAND WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY BUT MY INSURANCE DOES NOT COVER IT. I HAVE BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELDS I NEED TO KNOW WHICH COMPANY I SHOULD GET A POLICY FROM TO COVER THR COST OF SURERY.
What do you think about weight loss surgery? I am 21, and 310lbs. I have done dieting and excersising and I can not get this weight off. I am thinking about weight loss sugery. What do you think? And do you know anything about health insurance coverage? Does anyone know what it would cost out of pocket? All info appreciated!
insurance that covers weight loss surgery? I am from Oklahoma and need to know if there are any insurance companies that will cover weight loss surgeries? And can anyone tell me from first hand eperience how the procedure works and the cost of the surgery?Any information is helpfull. Thank you
Have you had weight loss surgery in North Alabama? I am contemplating weight loss surgery. I live in North Alabama and would like to know what procedure you had done, who you saw (if in my state), about how much it cost, if your insurance covered any of it, and what was negative about your experience? i.e. malpractice or would you recommend your doctor And please no one tell me that diet and excerise are the only answers. I am strictly trying to gather information about a possible alternative
Have you gone through weight-loss surgery? This is not an invite for people to critisize someone's choice, but only to share valuable information. I would like to hear from those of you who have used surgery to take off weight. Be it Gastric Bypass, stomach stapling, or the newer stomach banding. Was it worth it? Did you have many complications? Did your health insurance cover the costs? Because of the personal nature of this question, I understand if you would rather answer by email, so feel free to click on the link in my profile. Thanks!
How much does laproscopic gallbladder surgery cost? After pregnancy and weight loss I have stones and need it out. Surgery,one night hospital stay, what is going to be the total cost roundabout? Interested to know from people who have had this surgery how much it cost them I am insured but I have a $5000 deductible......
high protein shakes and weight loss? Start of I am overweight. I started Adipex prescribed by my doctor the end of April . I have lost 31 lbs so far. I work out at YMCA and recreationally swim (play with my kids) 3 to 4 times a week. My doctor suggested this meal replacement I haven’t even heard of myself but he has and he has been using it with other patients with great results so I trust him. Average weight loss 2-5 pounds a week on it. I will continue my Adipex for Appetite suppressant and I started the meal replacement today. The meal replacement is sold through him and he gave me free boxes 50 dollars worth. It will end up costing me about 100-150 month. Essentially the diet is high in protein and low in carbs and fat. This diet is calorie restricted. My question is Is protein what I want to lose the weight and if it is would adding a protein shake once a day aid in further weight loss? I am trying to avoid weight loss surgery. The way it is going I see great things.
Diet Medication/Lapband, what should be my first step towards major weight loss and how can I pay for this? First off, I have health insurance, but it's not the greatest, so I'm not sure how much of this would be covered. I'm at the point where my weight is a real hinderence and a health issue. It's been this way for most of my life and I've been through so many diets I couldn't even tell you how many. I'm considering going to a doctor (a general doctor first?) about this and finding out if I should go on a medication or possibly even have that lapband surgery. Has anyone here gone through this and what do you think my first steps should be? What things do I need to consider and how does this all get paid for? How much would diet medication or surgery cost? Also, I have to find time away from work if I have the surgery. Is this something short-term disability will cover or do I need an unpaid leave of abscence?
LapBand Surgery In Singapore? I am keen to do lapband surgery for weight loss. The cost is very high at $13K in Alexandra Hospital. Anyone knows where I can get it done at a lesser price
please help me i am sooo over weight? i wana do one of the weight loss surgeries and i am thinking of the stomack belt or stomach stabled and i wana know could my insurance cover it and how much does it cost? and do you know any one did it and how long it take to loss weight after it i need to lose 90lbs PLEASE HELP
Toning Up After Weight Loss? I've lost a lot of weight around 100 lbs or more,I've got a lot of loose skin left and trying to tone it up but my body does not seem to be normal rather very flimsy and flexible to the point it's hard to lift weights to tighten it feels like I have a very boney body with extra fat on it.Do you know how I would go about tightening it without the cost of expensive surgery?
the cost of excess skin surgery? I'm in a weight loss program but what about the excess skin thats left .i need some figures on cost and if insurance companies are picking up some of the expenses ----thank you -------------chelsie
Extra skin after weight loss? I am on the road to having lost a lot of weight, and of course there's extra skin I must get rid of. The only way to do it properly is with surgery, from what I understand. Does anyone know how much this costs? And am I right to think no insurance would cover it?
As a society, have we gone completely mad? Last year, over 200,000 Americans had weight loss surgery. www.asbs.org/Newsite07/resources/press_release_cbn_11107.pdf Over nineteen million Americans have Type II diabetes, and of these, an estimated 78% have a body mass index in excess of 35, and thus are considered eligible for weight loss surgery. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/23/health/research/23diabetes.html?_r=1&oref=slogin At approximately $30,000 a pop, the cost of performing surgery on every one of these individuals would be well in excess of 400 BILLION dollars. Before we go any farther down this road, maybe we ought to step back and take a look at where we are going. We live n a society in which cutting open an individual's abdominal cavity and rearranging his intestines is considered "normal," and the idea of expecting an individual to exercise a modicum of self-control is considered, well, crazy. I repeat: have we gone completely mad? A third-generation freethinker To Primordius Drool: We are also the descendants of people who evolved brains precisely so they could recognize that circumstances had changed and adjust their behavior accordingly.
Why is it still taboo to criticize obese people? I understand that there are diseases, genetics, and other factors that affect weight but there is a point on the way to becoming so obese your life is threatened, that you realize you have to change. In Ontario, if a certain BMI is reached, Ontario Health Insurance Plan covers the cost of getting a gastric bypass surgery or another extreme weight loss surgery. Gastric bypass is around $16000-$18000. As I tax payer, I don't see why I should have to compensate for people who can't control themselves. These people need help for mental disorders; not surgery. We can judge people who smoke because of their addiction and express our belief/opinions of religion, etc., but it's still so taboo to say ANYTHING to people about how wrong it is to be obese!!! ***When I say fat or obese, I don't mean chubby. I mean people who are extremely unhealthy because of weight*** I never once said I would on purpose go around to insult anyone. That's not the point, and I agree, people don't deserve that kind of judgment. But we can judge a drug addict because of their excessive drug abuse and tell them that drugs are detrimental for their mind, etc., but yet it would be offensive to tell an overweight someone all the ramifications of being overweight. We're trying not to hurt their feelings while we neglect the severity of the growing obesity rates. I believe it was on the movie Supersize Me, where the one man told the story of how a few people were at a restaurant, or just having dinner, when one of the men went to have a cigarette and a severely obese woman started telling him how bad smoking is. If he would've turned around and started telling her how bad obesity is, it would have been personally offensive to the woman. How does that make sense?
For anyone that has had plastic surgery or any plastic surgeon.? I am 34 and due to weight loss i have a minimal amount of loose skin on my neck. It is nothing major, but i am very self conscious about it. If i squeeze the back of my neck, it goes away. I would still like to get this taken care of. Any suggestions and how much would something like this cost to get done?
Liquid Diet? I am interested in starting a Liquid Diet. Im VERY overweight and i currently have insurance to cover a weight loss surgery. I am wondering if anyone knows of a GOOD liquid diet plan to try..and something that doesnt cost 500 for 2 months. Thanks!
How do I get on Dr 90210? Before anyone jumps down my throat about being self centered I'm having weight loss surgery next month and i would like to try to get Dr Rey to do my reconstructive surgery next year after i have lost all of my weight. I am 23 and i saw him do another young wls patient and he told her he did an amazing job. So does anyone know how you get on the show as a patient? And if you have to pay or if the show takes care of the cost for you being on the show?
What can you tell me about Lap Band surgery vs. Bariatric surgery? Has anyone had personal or professional experience with either of these? What information can you give me as far as success, risks, considerations, cost, follow-up care, happiness with the overall procedures? Thanks! :) Additional Details I've encountered people who have had bad luck with Bariatric surgery. Two that I know have died from complications. I'm also concerned about what happens with fast weight loss...what to do with all the extra skin. I saw at least one surgery on the Discovery channel where that was removed and the guy looked like he'd been sawed in half...it was horrible. I'm not that familiar with Lap Band, but a friend is considering it so I'm just looking for some information about it. Thanks!
Plastic Surgery and health company covering costs? i have Americhoice, Medicaid & Medicare I had Gastric Bypass in 2001 and insurance company covered surgery in full i now have alot of sagging skin due to the major weight loss. what kind of letters do i need from doctors / specialists to get an arm lift, leg lift or breast lift covered by my health insurance. what do the letters need to say that would help me get approved. i am from NJ
gastric bypass surgery, insurance...? so im 17 and i have aetna and with aetna you have to see a diet doctor for 6 months and have no or little weight loss before you can get covered cost for the surgery. i cannot go see a doctor because i do not have a car and my mom will not take me due to taking off work. so in like a few months after i turn 18 i wll not have insurance any more... so i am wondering what incurance company i can choose after i can no long recieve aetna. which one covers the surgery but is not extreamly high in monthly costs? ps please do not tell me the surgery is bad.... its something i truly want to do. and also i was recomend by my regular doctor due to my weight............ im 5'1 & 240 so yes i know i meet the criteria. thanks
I want to have a WEIGHT LOSS surgery, and need to find an Health Insurance Company "?"? I am young and in savings I have about 20 Grand. I want to have a weight loss surgery and I believe it costs about 50 Thousand Dollars. I need to find an insurance company to help cover the costs. Would I choose a plan where I pay a high deductable?? Do I tell them immediately that I would like surgery, and which plan would be right for me? How does this work? I have never had insurance on anything before other than my home and my vehicle coverage. I am 25. Thanks in advance
my friend needs help to pay for her dental surgery she is disabled and can not afford her surgery help please? does anyone know of a program to help pay for oral surgery we have found a dentist but it will cost $3555 but we only have 13 days to come up with the money she is HIV pos. thanks to her second husband and can not work anymore due to other health problems so she is on a fixed income with 2 kids at home this problem has become medically neccesary due to weight loss but medicare and medicaid does not cover dental please someone help us thank you
How much does it cost to have excess skin removed after weight loss surgery? I am extremely interested in having Lap-Band surgery, however, I do not have a lot of money and I dont want to go through with it if I can't follow it through to the end, which will result in me having to have my excess skin removed. Does anyone know the type of cost for something like this? And can it be done for cheaper/ free if the skin is donated for skin grafting on burn victims? Pleaseee help!
Gastric By Pass vs. Lapband surgery? I'm just curious why people are still getting gastric bypass when Lapband is 10 times safer and less risky then bypass and cost almost half as much. I do know with the bypass you lose weight faster, but as we all know thats not healthy. Almost anybody i've ever heard of thats had bypass is very sick. They need supplements after supplements to support the lack of nutrition. I got lapband surgery and i'm as healthy as a horse. I lost 80LBS. If I ever wanted to be fat again I could have it removed, bypass is permanent. I can't imagine being malnurished all the time. Anybody know? Please don't anybody be rude by saying people that get weight loss surgerys are lazy because that isn't my question and thats not true.
Stretch mark removal? What are some surgeries to remove stretch marks? I don't care about pain or money costs. I'm 16 and I gained weight weight on steroids (went to 270 pounds). I'm 215 now and my stretch marks won't even allow me to wear a sleeveless shirt (like they go from my armpit down past my elbow). They're absolutely horrid (and what's the point of losing weight if I can't even wear a tank top). Do you think I could get an arm lift and jsut remove the skin on my arms (it's starting to become saggy from weight loss anyway and I'd rather a long scar than the stretch marks)? Also what can I do about ones on my stomach, butt, back, sides, hips, thighs and such? Don't suggest a cream. They don't work. Suggest a surgery or procedure that gives good results. Thanks. Also what's the name of this treatment? http://www.docshop.com/education/dermatology/body/stretch-mark-removal/laser/ Also I've had these stretch marks since I was like 11 years old so they're older. They're silvery. I'm not going to grow anymore unless I gain weight. I have stunted growth from the steroids so I'm probably not going to get any taller than my height right now (which is 5'8 ft). I'd rather save my money for a permanent surgery than waste it on lotion that won't work half as good. I'm 16. I can't get a tummy tuck. There's not even a doctor that would perform a tummy tuck on someone under 30 who hasn't had children.
What are you going to do with the money? What are you going to do with the money that you want and so desperately need if it ever comes you way. You know, the money you keep "hoping" will happen to you some day. List everything you need the money for. I want a nice home and enough money to live in it for starters. Like a townhome in NYC or something like that, plus enough to live in it forever. It isn't enough to get the home, you have to afford to keep and maintain it. I also want money to help set up shelters for homeless animals and to improve shelters that already exist. I would also get plastic surgery and join a weight loss club or group. I would get a new car and use it to fight for the rights of the disabled, going to places. You know it costs money to drive a car so I would need money for to keep and maintain the car too, for gas. I would make sure my pets were well taken care of with quality food and healthcare. I would also want to somehow help abused people. What about you? P.S. I know I sound like goody two shoes with all the stuff about helping the abused and animals etc. Of course I want stuff for myself too, not just a house but nice furnishings. Please be honest in your answer. You don't have to put down you want to help the needy, etc. Just tell the truth.
My husband? I have been thinking of having lap band. It hit me hard when my doctor referred to me as obese. I told him please for the love of God just call me FAT! Obesity sounds like something you just cannot get rid of...or some kind of disease. Well, it seems as if this is what obesity is starting to become. I have always been a large woman, but shapely, well proportioned. I have always been agile. I have given birth to four children. With my last child, I had a C-section. My stomach is BIG now! It hangs and I will be the first to say it is rather disgusting. I diet, exercise, and get no results. I need to see a doctor that specializes in weight loss. I have no energy what so ever. I get hungry at odd hours. I drink more water than you can imagine trying to fulfill some of my hunger. Whatever it is that I do is irrelevant to what I want to say. I am not seeking advice for dieting and exercise. So, please read this post to its entirety before responding! My problem is that every time I bring this matter to attention to my husband he responds negatively. He can be the sweetest man I know as well as the meanest man I know. This morning we were lying in bed talking. I told him I want to get lap band. I am tired of being fat and I am beginning to become physically challenged...I just want to be healthy. He says man if you do I hope you do not think I am going to stop eating the things I like. I never suggested that, neither would I. He can eat himself to his grave! That is his prerogative. I reminded him that when I diet that I never make changes that will affect the whole family. I will not deny him something. This is for me! I don't eat Lil' Debbie snacks...he does! I have never asked him to alter his diet. So, why would he think I would ask him to now? He says there are certain things I won't be able to eat. I am not sure. This is one aspect of the surgical procedure I have failed to research. I have mostly spoken to others that have received lap band. I have researched things like cost. That was my main concern. I should consider researching side effects of the surgery and I will. I am just disappointed that he is so insensitive. I do not want to be fat. He makes comments that make me realize that he does not want me to be fat. I know he would much rather enjoy making love to a thinner me. I have become so large that it interferes with our sex life. I don't mean to be so graphic but this man loves for me to be atop while making love. I feel like I am going to crush or somehow hurt him and I refuse. This is unfair to him. I want to be able to run around and play with my kids again. I cannot figure out why discussing me having this procedure done is so hard for him to talk about?!?! It is hurtful to listen to him say things like that. He says you can do all that with diet and exercise. I can have the procedure done, still diet and exercise, and get some results! That is what, I want and I cannot fathom why he will not respect that. Ok, here is what I do not want. I did not anticipate people telling me how to lose weight. I know how. I DO DIET & EXERCISE DAILY! Nothing is effective anymore. I have always lost weight after giving birth to my oldest 3 children. However, on the contrary have always been what society and most doctors consider overweight. I was told I could quite possibly have a thyroid issue. I never went for the testing. I am currently changing insurance providers. I was thinking that if I had the procedure, dieted and exercised, I would not have to deal with excess skin. Because I will be toning my body!! I am not a flabby, fat nasty, heifer or anything. I am just simply tired of being overweight. I have never in my life had a problem with neither getting nor keeping a man. I am MARRIED!! I am not had on the eyes! As far as the Paul McKenna program, my professor is going to be on TLC. It is a program with Paul McKenna. She recommended him too. My husband knows I am not going to get thin and le Ok, here is what I do not want. I did not anticipate people telling me how to lose weight. I know how. I DO DIET & EXERCISE DAILY! Nothing is effective anymore. I have always lost weight after giving birth to my oldest 3 children. However, on the contrary have always been what society and most doctors consider overweight. I was told I could quite possibly have a thyroid issue. I never went for the testing. I am currently changing insurance providers. I was thinking that if I had the procedure, dieted and exercised, I would not have to deal with excess skin. Because I will be toning my body!! I am not a flabby, fat nasty, heifer or anything. I am just simply tired of being overweight. I have never in my life had a problem with neither getting nor keeping a man. I am MARRIED!! I am not hard on the eyes! As far as the Paul McKenna program, my professor is going to be on TLC. It is a program with Paul McKenna. She recommended him too. My husband knows I am not going to get thin and leave We don’t usually have any communication gaps. He is a great person! I think he may be scared of risks involved I have tried a variety of things, none have been successful. I will not stop...I can't. I never stop when I truly want something. I will never give up!
Why is the husband so insensitive? I have been thinking of having lap band. It hit me hard when my doctor referred to me as obese. I told him please for the love of God just call me FAT! Obesity sounds like something you just cannot get rid of...or some kind of disease. Well, it seems as if this is what obesity is starting to become. I have always been a large woman, but shapely, well proportioned. I have always been agile. I have given birth to four children. With my last child, I had a C-section. My stomach is BIG now! It hangs and I will be the first to say it is rather disgusting. I diet, exercise, and get no results. I need to see a doctor that specializes in weight loss. I have no energy what so ever. I get hungry at odd hours. I drink more water than you can imagine trying to fulfill some of my hunger. Whatever it is that I do is irrelevant to what I want to say. I am not seeking advice for dieting and exercise. So, please read this post to its entirety before responding! My problem is that every time I bring this matter to attention to my husband he responds negatively. He can be the sweetest man I know as well as the meanest man I know. This morning we were lying in bed talking. I told him I want to get lap band. I am tired of being fat and I am beginning to become physically challenged...I just want to be healthy. He says man if you do I hope you do not think I am going to stop eating the things I like. I never suggested that, neither would I. He can eat himself to his grave! That is his prerogative. I reminded him that when I diet that I never make changes that will affect the whole family. I will not deny him something. This is for me! I don't eat Lil' Debbie snacks...he does! I have never asked him to alter his diet. So, why would he think I would ask him to now? He says there are certain things I won't be able to eat. I am not sure. This is one aspect of the surgical procedure I have failed to research. I have mostly spoken to others that have received lap band. I have researched things like cost. That was my main concern. I should consider researching side effects of the surgery and I will. I am just disappointed that he is so insensitive. I do not want to be fat. He makes comments that make me realize that he does not want me to be fat. I know he would much rather enjoy making love to a thinner me. I have become so large that it interferes with our sex life. I don't mean to be so graphic but this man loves for me to be atop while making love. I feel like I am going to crush or somehow hurt him and I refuse. This is unfair to him. I want to be able to run around and play with my kids again. I cannot figure out why discussing me having this procedure done is so hard for him to talk about?!?! It is hurtful to listen to him say things like that. He says you can do all that with diet and exercise. I can have the procedure done, still diet and exercise, and get some results! That is what, I want and I cannot fathom why he will not respect that.
amino acids to grow taller? Has anyone tried it? on this website http://www.grow-taller.com/ it says There are two unnatural ways to increase growth hormone level: 1) Using growth hormone - releasing products like glycine, glutamine, agrinine, ornithine, niacin, and 16 other amino acids which you can get with or without a prescription. Such substances and drugs are usually used by body builders. They are also useful for elderly people to increase their growth hormone level. Some of them are good for boosting immunity, protecting the liver, fighting cancer, helping rebuild body tissue after surgery or trauma, and many other treatments. Because amino acids help produce growth hormones, some of them, with proper exercises, may be taken to increase your growth. However, I would not recommend doing this self-treatment without medical supervision, especially for children. Any of these drugs has to be taken with proper dosage and some of them with other drugs or nutrients. Improper usage may cost you serious problems. Also, there are many side effects from using these products: diarrhea, low toxicity, headache, drowsiness, muscle spasms, dizziness, high blood pressure, nervousness, depression, hair loss, gaining weight, and many more. So, be careful! 2) Another unnatural way to increase growth is the man-made growth hormone received by series of injections (which cost from $12,000 to 18,000 per year), prescribed after careful evaluation of a person's growth pattern and growth potential. These injections may help you to grow, but inducing growth too quickly may inhibit later growth. In addition, unnatural growth hormones may produce other various side effects including: high cholesterol, diabetes, liver abnormalities, increased tissue stiffness, carpal tunnel syndrome, musculosketal disease, neuropathy, allergic reactions, pancreatitis, hyperglycemia, visual deterioration, headaches, vomiting, increased liver enzyme levels, increased sweating, edema, pain in general and back pain specifically. Pick the one you prefer. If you receive these injections, your body will adapt to this drug and will refuse to produce natural growth hormones after you stop receiving injections.