Bad, bad news....

suzyq584
on 8/15/15 3:44 am

Many of you know that I am a self pay patient. Unfortunately today I found out that my doctor of choice does not accept my method of payment. I am devastated. I don't know what to do at this point, but I think I will figure it. I do have another seminar today and maybe that is my answer. I am so upset...

(deactivated member)
on 8/15/15 4:02 am

I'm so sorry! That's terrible. I will be a self pay too. It's a bad blow but don't give up!!! Something good will happen :) maybe you can start searching for another physician who may accept your payment method. I found my potential doctor on healthgrades! 

 

I wish you you the best! 

 

-Maggie 

kranky813
on 8/15/15 4:17 am
VSG on 08/20/15

I'm so sorry to hear that! I am a self pay patient too and I would be devastated if my doctor didn't accept my payment... keep your chin up. there are several good doctors out there and there is a perfect match for you just waiting for you to call them.

Surgery Date: 8/20/2015 - CW 233 - GW 140

    

Ready2goNOW
on 8/15/15 5:38 am

WOW! What a disappointment!

However, I truly believe things work out a certain way for a reason so move on to a doctor who will accept a self-pay. Just a bump in the road so to speak!

Good luck!

Kathy

Lissa_ND
on 8/15/15 9:36 am
VSG on 09/02/15

That's so frustrating, more so as a self pay! Just try and stay positive, you will find a good surgeon I just know it. Update us when you find out something.

 

Age 37 starting weight 301lbs, 5'6. VSG and Gallbladder removal September 2nd 2015

suzyq584
on 8/15/15 12:53 pm

Update...went to another seminar today and liked this surgeon even better than the last!  He operates out of an older hospital in a not-so-noce area of town but it is a Center of Excellence so I don't think the age nor location really bothers me. 

SoSo excited to have made my decision and to have found my surgeon.  Everything will get rolling on Monday and have a Pre op class on Tuesday.  Consult with surgeon sometime after that to schedule October surgery!!  

Thank you all for the support!!

 

 

 

 

 

Lissa_ND
on 8/15/15 2:41 pm
VSG on 09/02/15

YAY I was hoping for a good outcome from the seminar!

 

Age 37 starting weight 301lbs, 5'6. VSG and Gallbladder removal September 2nd 2015

Laura in Texas
on 8/15/15 1:57 pm

What method of payment would not be accepted by a doctor??? 

Laura in Texas

53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)

RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis

brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco

"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."

suzyq584
on 8/15/15 3:12 pm

I am financing the surgery with Care Credit then will pay that off as quickly as possible.

Laura in Texas
on 8/15/15 4:18 pm

It costs them money to use Care Credit, but many doctors just add that cost to the bill.

I am glad you found a different surgeon who will use your Care Credit. 

Laura in Texas

53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)

RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis

brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco

"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."

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