Re: RNY poor.. ...DS wealthy??

October 16, 2001

Hi,

Dr. Jossart in San Francisco is NOT charging a program fee. You may

run into insurance issues, but no program fee yet. Let me know if

you would like more information on him.

Theresa

> Hello,

>

> I'm fairly new and just starting research on the RNY vs DS, and so

> far I have found that every DS doctor charges a " program fee " , even

> for those patients who are going to be out of town, and not

following

> up with the surgical doctor. I seem to have a problem with this,

or

> maybe just question this.

>

> Granted this is a much skilled surgery, but just wonder why they

have

> targeted it so that only the rich can afford this?

>

> I barely put a roof and keep my electric and water on. One month I

> pay the water, the next I pay the electric, to keep them from

getting

> shut off. Why is the DS only targeted for the rich people, or

those

> who are well to do? They say payment plans, but the only ones I

have

> heard discussed is $2000 split into 3 payments. And when I call I

> get the same response. It would take me 5 yrs to save up this

amount

> of money, if I'm able to then.

>

> This surgery is so much better, and I believe in it with my whole

> heart. I have been turned down for loans because of my debt/income

> ratio. It's just very sad that those who can't afford

this " program

> fee " (which I feel is lining there pockets), are forced to have a

> horrible procedure like the RNY.

>

> I just wanted to vent, thanks for listening.

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