Thread: Major sabotage

either way you look at it..i'm going to have to have surgery. the other treatment for the condition i have is for my neurologist to put a shunt in my head...so i'm trying to pick something that will do the most good. I can have my condition improve from having the shunt placed...and then develop other problems from remaining obese for the rest of my life. or i could have weight loss surgery...lose the weight...have this condtion...

Quote: Originally Posted by jerseygrl684 So, it's ok for you to use your BMI as an elbow-up to get approved for surgery, but don't want it used AGAINST you? Yeah, makes total sense. Excuse me I have to call Kate Moss to come to my defense, I feel discriminated against as a skinny girl. For the record...I didn't 'use' my BMI to get coverage for my surgery anymore than any one else 'uses' their health related...

Quote: Originally Posted by Aomiel Interesting...that sounds like discrimination to me. What's next...an insurance plan based on race because certain races are more high risk for certain diseases? . Insurance companies frequently charge those at "higher risk" more money. For instance, health insurance companies may charge higer rates to smokers. Car insurance companies charge higher rates to cover teen drivers....

Quote: Originally Posted by Aomiel Do you understand what the definition of 'discriminate' is: Discriminate: the act, practice, or an instance of discriminating categorically rather than individually b : prejudiced or prejudicial outlook, action, or treatment <racial discrimination> At 220 pounds I was in better shape than most 120 pound women. I was able to backpack well above one mile above sea level with a 25 pound...

Quote: Originally Posted by lovinlivin34 either way you look at it..i'm going to have to have surgery. the other treatment for the condition i have is for my neurologist to put a shunt in my head...so i'm trying to pick something that will do the most good. I can have my condition improve from having the shunt placed...and then develop other problems from remaining obese for the rest of my life. or i could have weight loss...

For the record, MANY carriers currently base their rates on smoker status. If you smoke, your rates are higher. Perfectly legal and not discrimination. They just feel that smokers are a higher risk for many health issues, thus having to may a lot of claims. They are starting to look at obesity the same way.

I also read a blog called "theworldaccordingtoeggface". She had her RNY done in Mexico in June 2006. You can find her story here . At the very end of her page is this profile (and a link to the clinic she used) : I'm 36 (Ughhh when did that happen?!) I've been the "chubby girl" for as long as I can remember (like everyone else I tried all the diets, pills, gadgets...) I thought about wls surgery a...

Wow, so I guess government run healthcare isnt going to be so different then...

Will they let you make payments? Does your insurance take applications for hardship waivers? Have you heard of something called Care Credit before? I know how hard it is to struggle, but for things that are important, you have to find a way to make them happen or at least exhaust all possibilities. Your dad didn't pan out, so move on to another solution and take charge of your life.

I was going to say what Corrine said, i personally spend roughly 40$month on protein (still at 2 years out) and 100$ every 90 days for my bariatric vitamins. (plus the gym and all that stuff) The cost of copays is just the begining and you must consider your suppliments as well