tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533778415902100490.post1315550025827438254..comments2023-06-08T08:52:35.387-04:00Comments on Embracing a New Path: You are cordially invited to my pity party.Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09210759567767466760noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533778415902100490.post-80035431786758668372010-03-05T00:24:33.585-05:002010-03-05T00:24:33.585-05:00*hugs* I sure hope everything works out for you!!!...*hugs* I sure hope everything works out for you!!!BanderificBeautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04456542316466853565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533778415902100490.post-67785150837908406032010-03-04T10:11:11.174-05:002010-03-04T10:11:11.174-05:00Will your insurance cover the first office visit? ...Will your insurance cover the first office visit? All I had to pay was my $20 copay. If I didn't have insurance it would have been a little over $300. My doctor requires a two week Optifast diet. It's $250 and insurance doesn't cover it. It's like they throw stuff in at the last minute. Money is so frustrating.Amanda M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07061660843911190928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533778415902100490.post-46375961513580775532010-03-03T20:42:41.892-05:002010-03-03T20:42:41.892-05:00It will somehow work out Jenny, you'll see! O...It will somehow work out Jenny, you'll see! One way or another, you'll find the money. I do understand that it sucks until its all sorted out. I am in Ormond Beach, right by Daytona. I'll get banded, you'll get banded and then we can have a celebration party and meet half-way! I am about 3 hours from Tampa. Let me know how you make out.Jacquiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03612121609893900847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533778415902100490.post-6336715432469707172010-03-03T17:03:01.784-05:002010-03-03T17:03:01.784-05:00It is all so frustrating. I'm so sorry. I wil...It is all so frustrating. I'm so sorry. I will definitely join you for the pity party. Just hang in there, will your insurance pay for the consultation? Mine did, so I only had to pay the co-pay. Good luck!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07794746954511347596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533778415902100490.post-25157194072563713352010-03-03T16:38:19.958-05:002010-03-03T16:38:19.958-05:00I am so sorry you are going through this - it seem...I am so sorry you are going through this - it seems so ridiculous! I can't believe that all of the surgeons in your area are charging fees like this. Are there any other surgeons or bariatric centers? Anything like True Results? <br /><br />Don't worry, I would have felt exactly like you do - wanting to cry, not knowing what to do. Just hang in there. You can do this. The universe is speaking to you - when it's right...it will be RIGHT! (If you believe in Karma and all that...)LDswimshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16047339088972152520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533778415902100490.post-4534325481669918912010-03-03T11:17:31.150-05:002010-03-03T11:17:31.150-05:00I am so sorry you are going through all of this. T...I am so sorry you are going through all of this. The initial process is the hardest thing of all. Is there any way to work out a payment plan? <br />Stay positive, this will happen for you one way or another. Even if it has to be postponed a little while, put $10 away a week if you have to. I know you want this now but just remember it will happen!!carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15254193966341752813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533778415902100490.post-90679460795367444822010-03-03T11:00:13.743-05:002010-03-03T11:00:13.743-05:00Thanks Manda! I know the fee isn't huge, its ...Thanks Manda! I know the fee isn't huge, its just that they require it at the first visit upfront. I've moved now into the attack phase and I'm trying to think of stuff I can get rid of that will get me the $300!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09210759567767466760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533778415902100490.post-22391769305485130712010-03-03T10:02:24.904-05:002010-03-03T10:02:24.904-05:00I don't know if this will make you feel better...I don't know if this will make you feel better or not but my surgeon has a $1000 fee. I had to take it out of my 401k. The good thing is he doesn't require it until the 5th month of my supervised diet. Gives me time to save. I feel your pain though. The first two seminars I went to and heard about the program fee, I just wanted to give up. So glad I didn't though...of course, we'll see if my insurance approves me. Hang in there.MandaPandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03362923550051566309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533778415902100490.post-78136609520773105712010-03-03T08:25:55.985-05:002010-03-03T08:25:55.985-05:00Jacquie, I'm near Tampa Bay-where are you?
I&...Jacquie, I'm near Tampa Bay-where are you?<br /><br />I'm not sure if I feel better yet. lol. I guess now I'm in the disappointed phase. The self-pay would almost be better in some ways. I know that I am super lucky to have insurance that even covers it. I just wish that they had told me when I asked. I'm going to try to think of some things that I could sell to make the $300 or get as close as I can.<br /><br />Friday cannot come soon enough!! Thanks for all your support ladies!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09210759567767466760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533778415902100490.post-61951135872715908962010-03-03T07:47:18.386-05:002010-03-03T07:47:18.386-05:00Hi Jenny...I'm in FL also so we can do the cos...Hi Jenny...I'm in FL also so we can do the cosmo's! Where are you in FL?<br /><br />I'll tell you something to make you feel better but than I need to find a cosmo quick because I keep trying to forget that I am 100% self-pay for my surgery. I feel so guilty about using this money for me but thankfully, my DH is the one who keeps reminding me that it is for everyones sake that I have the surgery and avoid all the health problems that I would surely be walking into.<br /><br />Because i have a lower BMI, 33ish, my insurance does not cover it at all. They told me to gain weight and come back! WTF? So, after researching all my options, I chose to have the surgery in Mexico and will be banded 21 days from today by Dr. Kuri. I can't wait.<br /><br />Ok, are you feeling a little better now?Jacquiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03612121609893900847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533778415902100490.post-16175840526956469002010-03-02T22:28:44.457-05:002010-03-02T22:28:44.457-05:00Bonnie-wish you lived in FL! Cosmos would be a re...Bonnie-wish you lived in FL! Cosmos would be a requirement right about now.<br /><br />Linda-thanks, that is what I'm holding on to at this point. That in the end it will be worth it.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09210759567767466760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533778415902100490.post-83304377323783358032010-03-02T22:05:23.335-05:002010-03-02T22:05:23.335-05:00The process is so frustrating - I know I cried a f...The process is so frustrating - I know I cried a few times. It's still worth it in the end so keep trying. :)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07045822533798781579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533778415902100490.post-19064000003635404812010-03-02T21:46:57.555-05:002010-03-02T21:46:57.555-05:00Jenny - I'm so sorry you are going through thi...Jenny - I'm so sorry you are going through this. A pity party is definitely in order! I'll bring the Grey Goose for the cosmos. :) Maybe the fee is something that is the norm in your area. It seems like there are other followers in the Florida area. I can't remember if anybody said anything the first time around about how their surgeon handled things. This really sucks.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00603681230277050772noreply@blogger.com