Bariatric Heavy
Friday, July 1st, 2011How can I obtain bariatric surgery on a pro-bono basis?
I am SICK AND TIRED OF BEING OVER-WEIGHT!! I've gone through all of the motions, consulted with the physicians, heard the words, "you would make a GREAT candidate for bariatric surgery, but give me $15,000 to do it for you. Yes, I've submitted to insurance, but they know best and will not cover the surgery. You name it, I've tried it. I have two shelfs of Nutrisystem food sitting in my pantry as I type!! C'mon!! There has to be someone out there that knows the ins on how to be the guinea pig for new doctors...I'm 37 years old with a daughter that is soon to turn 5. I've had to teach her that fat is not a nice word. Now she calls over-weight people "just a little heavy". I'm not asking for a hand-out by any means, only an avenue as to where I might receive the surgical procedure and process pro-bono while aiding a physician in obtaining practice for this booming new phenomenom.
Unless you are famous like Carnie Wilson and allow it to be over the internet - it won't be pro bono. It's not that new. You can often fight with the insurance company as it being as necessary surgery vs/ cosmetic. Talk to the office manager at the different offices. Some have a lot of experience doing this type of dealings. Other option is change insurances if you can when the new year comes. Some work places offer more than one. Good luck.