Re: Re: cost Sis

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Yeah, it would be the cost with a lift. I could live without that I think. It's a relief to hear that it is about $7000.00 other wise. Still, I would have never guessed.

Gosh, thanks you guys for being patient with me. This is such a shocker. lol I could almost cry...but end up laughing. ) Who would have guessed.......

~julie

Re: cost of explant...wow

Hi ,Unfortunately, when we get implants we aren't warned that we'd better get a second job just to put money away for our future surgery. I'm still paying off the credit card from the implant surgery, and the explant surgery came out of my severance pay after getting downsized. I wouldn't wait until I got sicker to get them removed, because the longer they're in you, the more damage is done, and the longer it might take to get well. My explant cost $6600 - I didn't require a lift. Is the $10,000 your speaking of the cost of explant plus lift?I agree with Kenda - you're making an investment in your family, because if you continue to get sicker, you might not be able to take care of them. You said you have a family with many needs - and their biggest need is you.The only way to know for sure if your insurance will cover it is to call them and find out, and honestly you don't have to give them your name if you don't want to - you can just say you're making a general inquiry.Sis >> Hi ,> > I can't answer any of the questions regarding insurance or cost but I did> want to tell you that you aren't spending the money on yourself per se, you> are spending it for your family. Your family wants and needs you and this> is a medical procedure that is necessary in order for you to regain your> health. If you were having heart problems, would you hesitate in spending> the money? You need to change the way you perceive the surgery and cost and> remember how much your kiddos need you.> > Kenda> > > > Hey everyone,> > I had no idea that explant could cost so much. yikes.> > How does everyone afford it? I have McGhan smooth saline under the muscle> > over-filled to 450cc. I have had them for six years this spring. I don't know> > if they are leaking.......I do have a lot of symptoms....vaguely. I have> > BCBS insurance, will they pay for any of it? Will it be a fight? Will they> > pay upfront?> > Are there payment plans? Do I have to wait until I am really really sick?> > I am in Michigan, and can't afford $10,000 for Dr. Feng, plus hotel expense> > and travel. wow. Is it really that much? I would be afraid to go to someone> > without experience. I would never trust my origonal PS....he wasn't honest> > with me about the risks.> > I just can't imagine spending that much on myself...when I have a big family> > with many needs. Is this ever a dilemma for you guys? what do you do?> > Thanks,> > >