Re: some new questions for y'all

[Guest guest]

Dory, I have Aetnahmo without of net work option. I have a bmi of 40 and two

comorbitidies. They approved me in two days after receiving DR.R's letter.

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I am a self-pay who had the MGB last Thursday, August 10. Mine was done at

Ambulatory Surgical Center. Doctor R.'s fee was $3200 (plus the $255

fee for the clinic).

The anesthetist was $858, and was $7000. I am not sure if I will be

billed for more for anes. because my surgery took longer (82 min.) due to

scar tissue and adhesions from previous open surgery for gall bladder

removal. But is a flat fee of $7000. And that is for one night. You

are sent home by 7am the day after surgery. Dr. R. only does MGB on Thurdays

at , they close at 7am the next morning. If you need to stay longer

they will send you to Durham Regional. Hope that helps. Sherry

[Guest guest]

Dory,

I was a self pay patient. I had my surgery on Aug. 3. My expenses were the

same as everyone else's. I had mine done at as well. The only thing I

need to warn you about is if you don't have a prescription card be prepared

for the expense of the post op meds. I was floored when my husband came home

from the pharmacy. Just the carafate, previcid and actigal and vioxx was

440.00. I could not believe it.

Just wanted to warn you.

Good luck on your journey!

Debbie from Raleigh

MGB 8-3-00

284/262

[Guest guest]

Hey Sherry,

I am considering having the surgery as a self pay as well. The only

problem is I am scared they will have complications with my surgery and my

bill will be outrageous! My insurance company has denied me twice and it

plainly states in my exclusions that they do not cover for morbid obesity

treatment or surgery. Do you recommend being a self pay? I am a healthy 25

year old with no previous surgeries. What do you think?

Jada Munn

BMI 52

still waiting for MGB!

Re: some new questions for y'all

> Hi,

> I am a self-pay who had the MGB last Thursday, August 10. Mine was done

at

> Ambulatory Surgical Center. Doctor R.'s fee was $3200 (plus the

$255

> fee for the clinic).

>

> The anesthetist was $858, and was $7000. I am not sure if I will be

> billed for more for anes. because my surgery took longer (82 min.) due to

> scar tissue and adhesions from previous open surgery for gall bladder

> removal. But is a flat fee of $7000. And that is for one night.

You

> are sent home by 7am the day after surgery. Dr. R. only does MGB on

Thurdays

> at , they close at 7am the next morning. If you need to stay longer

> they will send you to Durham Regional. Hope that helps. Sherry

>

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